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[consumercorrect]

Hi Guys im new to all this. what is the difference between distributors and wholesalers, can I only buy from wholesalers? If I see a product from a distributor how can I get it ?
Help my heads spinning !

[SwankDist]

Distributors are usually directly connected to the company in question while wholesalers add another middle man to the equation. Wholesalers can source their products from different channels while dist. typically get them manufacturer-direct.

[nocturnal]

Originally Posted by consumercorrect

Hi Guys im new to all this. what is the difference between distributors and wholesalers, can I only buy from wholesalers? If I see a product from a distributor how can I get it ?
Help my heads spinning !

You can but ask and if your business does not meet their standards to be a retailer at least you will know the reason why.

[aeonwings]

Originally Posted by consumercorrect

Hi Guys im new to all this. what is the difference between distributors and wholesalers, can I only buy from wholesalers? If I see a product from a distributor how can I get it ?
Help my heads spinning !

Most wholesaler/dropshipper typically don't work with small or home-based businesses because they think it's not worth their time and effort. They usually required you to buy in large quantity and that is something small businesses can't afford to do right away. Also, most real wholesalers don't advertise themselves on the internet because they don't want to spend money on advertisements. Most wholesalers you see online either are middlemen or scammers who charges ridiculous membership fees and even then their prices are too high to make any profit.