Is there such a thing as a "legitimate wholesaler"?

HingedM0nster · 04-07-2008, 10:07 AM

I've scoured the internet and this forum for weeks looking for that one perfect supplier that would be legitimate and profitable. So my question is, is there such a thing or are they all out to scam us and rip us off with cheap copies? Anyone know of any good ones? I know this has also been asked many times but help us all out and inform us of any success/profit. Thanks.

**Andy777** · 04-07-2008, 10:11 AM

Irrational question...

HingedM0nster · 04-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Not an irrational question, anyone have any real opinions...

**Anthony** · 04-07-2008, 10:15 AM

I think there may be some connection to the products you are trying to source....

xcat · 04-07-2008, 10:26 AM

I would agree with Anthony. What are you trying to buy?

HingedM0nster · 04-07-2008, 10:28 AM

All the typical stuff I suppose: iPhones, consoles, digital cameras etc. Not actually done anything about this yet, have just been looking so far. I would like to know what other people have sourced and how it went

**pablow123** · 04-07-2008, 10:37 AM

There are legit wholesalers yes but you will not be given them on here for free and do you know to be able to buy in true wholesale amounts you will require big funds because wholesale that is real wholesale prices will start at around 1k units and up.

**Anthony** · 04-07-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HingedM0nster

All the typical stuff I suppose: iPhones, consoles, digital cameras etc. Not actually done anything about this yet, have just been looking so far. I would like to know what other people have sourced and how it went

I rest my case, See post #4.

Have a look in our wholesale marketplace, there are legitimate suppliers in there.

Costaconsoles · 04-07-2008, 12:58 PM

HingedM0nster what are you expecting to pay? I wouldnt look at the cheap Asian sites then expect to find a European Wholesaler doing the same offer. In electronics what is your plan? Shop / Website / Can I bring myself to say it.....Ebay?
If dont want to get scammed check out the people on here selling as someone said or goto UK wholesalers but as always they will only deal with you if you are registered (alot require it anyway), have a place to sell and can buy more than just 1 camera, 1 phone etc.

For Consoles there are 2 big distributors in UK that do all makes and 1 specifically for Nintendo.

For phones there is one or two sellers on here.

For wanting to know how other people have sourced that may be a tad difficult as have to see it from business point of view. Seller of phones is not going to give you all the information to make you rich as its competition, thats not to say people wont help in other areas regarding business etc as they do on here alot.

This forum has a shedload of stuff on it including where to buy, my advice - stick on the coffee pot and plonk yourself down in front of the forum for a good few hours.

connell83 · 09-07-2008, 05:03 PM

to be honest, most people do not trust foreign suppliers, especially people just starting out, it is scary to send money overseas to people you have not even met!
This is where I have been helping people, I am British lived all my life in England and my partner speaks fluent Chinese (with a chinese accent) - why do I mention this? Because Chinese factories will bump up the price the moment they know you are western. My partner spends a lot of time in China and knows many factories so we always get the best price by the traditional Chinese bartering style. I'm not hiding anything, we basically just add small%, maybe just 3% onto the price and send it to people in UK who want wholesale at the best price.
Its tough for people starting up to handle it especially with all the freight / customs charges etc.