The Wholesale Forums

[destini-rose]

lol ....................... i am in coffs harbour australia

we dont have a wholesale area i cant find any wholesale areas in australia
except for melbourne i am still looking into those but they are vey pricey thankyou

[kampaccessories]

Well theres always hope. You may need to contact a few people in Melbourne to see what you can pick up.

Since I don't know much about the market in Australia I can't really comment anymore, but one thing my dad showed me is the local phone book or just a walk down the markets can really bring you a far way.

[JVT]

What wholesale companies have you found in Melbourne and what suburbs are they in?

[billy]

how do distributers of all products find sources abrouad to import from.
especially from china and hong kong

[aeonwings]

Real wholesalers don't advertise themselves online. It's just doesn't make sense economically!

Usually, to finds real wholesaler you need to know what you want to buy. Then you need to call the manufacturer and see if they'll work with you. 9 out of 10 times they don't but who know you might get lucky. When they refused, you then ask for a list of wholesalers you can call. They will supply you with the list almost immediately. You call companies on the list and see if they will work with you. Usually they don't because you're a small business or too new for them to be profitable. You just have to keep trying and trying until you find somebody who is willing to work with you.

You can also try to find local or out of town wholesale trade show and start from there. Business takes a lot of work and some persistent on your part.

There are, however, companies who do all the research for you in exchange for a membership fee, usually a one time thing. They can range from $50usd to $300usd. They do guaranteed their lists to have only genuine wholesalers/dropshippers. This means you can ask for your money back if you're not satisfied.

There are also many websites who reviewed these "wholesale hunter" companies. Sites like let-us-review.com. Just from the top of my head but I'm sure there are many. Just search for it. If you do your homework beforehand then I'm sure you will find what you're looking for.

[edward fannigan]

www.thecloseoutnews.com
Has been the voice of the closeout/surplus industry for the past 19 years. A monthly readership of 125,000 in 50 states and over 128 pages of deals way below wholesale, make closeout news the source for both Buyers & Sellers.

www.webwholesalermagazine.com
The official publication of Wholesalecentral.com. A business magazine devoted to online wholesale buying!

Canada, you are a legend

[danhg]

Great amount of info in the links anthony , thanks, got me starting thinking anyways

[bbs]

I don't know if it's of any use,but the London Edge held in Olimpia ,London is coming up beginning of September.Its is A alternative wear trade show,and people from all over the world exhibit,and there are also many short orders .you just register on line no charge to 2 people from your organization.Hope it helps someone,,,,I am sooooo booked in

[MathewLisett]

stupid question, but would they be under "wholesale" sections in such places like the yello pages i the uk?

[denislbg]

Some good suppliers in China don't use internet , they even don't know English ,but they can provide good products . They are just OEM for trading company.