Hi everyone!
I'm looking for some places to get (wholesale) items to resell. I have a small embroidery shop- but would like to carry other gift items as well.
Here are some links for some wholesale gift outlets.
These people have a registration set up to sell from a catalog
www.agiftinabox.com/
Wholesale Decor Gift
Wholesale Directory
There are Gift Shows usually in the summer for Christmas offerings in most large cities. This is a good place to look for unusual items. Also ask other shops where they buy their goods. Hope this helps.
Susan
I have some handcrafted items that might fit in with your embroidery items. If you are interested, please email Susan at info@thriftyfun.com for details.
First, have you tried looking on eBay? I frequently see items selling on eBay for less than what I see the same item selling for at so-called "wholesale" companies. I hope some of the following wholesale sources are helpful. I've never bought from any of them so I don't know anything about them.
AGS Industries, Inc.
www.agsmembers.com/
LittleOutlet
www.littleoutlet.com/
Luxury Brands @ Liquidation Prices
www.luxurybrandsllc.com/
National Mail Order Association Wholesale Search Engine
www.nmoa.org/
Roden Surplus Imports
www.rodenimports.com/
Stanyard Enterprises
stanyard.zoovy.com/
Vickie Toy Factory
www.teddybearsfactory.com/
Wholesale411.com
www.wholesale411.com/
WholesaleRAMP
www.wholesaleramp.com/
DollarDays International, LLC
http://www.dollardays.com
I hope these links provide you with a good source for your gifts. Good luck with your business!
Your local Sam's club has many items for retail stores, such as gifts and stuff. Also ltdcommodites.com and abcdistributing.com if you don't already have those. We are currently opening a store as well so I have been on the same journey as you have.
I have over 3,000 unique items for gift shops and resell at low wholesale prices. You must be a business. Please email me at : hiltabidel2@yahoo.com for more information.
I found a website with all sorts of wholesale merchandise and wholesale distributors. A good place to find wholesale clothing and accessories. http://www.databanksearch.com
Hi! please come to visit my store at www.getedeals.com/
I'm looking for LTD Commodites
I sell unique and unusual and elegance products.
to glass products,holidays products, or just a special gift for someone,also sell noveltys mugs, key chains to home decor,or decorate an office up a new look.buy inviduals, or sets its your choice.I been selling over a year in my town. These products have been sold in walmart.That should tell something!Im willing to negotiate.to find out more.E-Mail me. at agalo@localnet.com
looking for the lookalike bags at wholesale ive bought then at retail for 40.00 anybody?
Im looking for more companies similar to abcdistributing and ltd commodities
ANY SITES OUT THERE THAT OFFER THE BUY NOW AND PAY LATER OPTION WITHOUT A CREDIT CARD FOR MENS OR WOMENS CLOTHING?
i provide items @ wholesale prices, if any 1 or business owner is interested they can contact me @ jroc1@optonline.net, plus u can visit my promotional page www.jfsgiftshop.thegiftlane.com/
Hello, I am a wholesaler/liquidator of all kinds of merchandise, if you would like to see some of the items we have just shoot me an email with what you are looking for or a general category and I will send you the lastest deals, mind you most of my merchandise has a min order or by the truck load.
Does any of these wholesale shops offer a buy now pay later with no credit card or credit check? Can I pay the invoice at a later time? Is there a price limit?
In an Effort to help
I am Kreatimages (Kristina)
The Christmas Holiday is fast approaching, and on behalf of those who are less fortunate to buy Christmas gifts for their family members, I make an appeal to you for help.
My appeal is Gifts for Pennies or Less. Less means buy two get one free.
If you have things in your home that you may be throwing away because you no longer use them or fit them, I would be grateful if you would donate them to: Kreatimages Pennies or Less, located at 6933 Main Street in Lithonia GA.
People can come and shop for their family Christmas items for Pennies or Less. Items will not be free of charge, but I assure you that all of your donations will be sold for $5.00 or Less. Donations can be any items you desire to give, no monetary gifts.
hI,everybody!
factory price,if anyone need porcelain items please contact us,More informations please view our homepage:www.chenxi-cn.com
we are chinese factory and exporter.
My online business, Palm Sea Emporium, sells wholesale. If you are interested, please contact me at info@palmseaemporium.com
www.palmseaemporium.com
I have a wide variety of items to wholesale just in time for Christmas - Ganz and RussBerrie products - All new with tags. Take a look at www.mynewshiningstars.com. Basically the wholesale price is half of what you see the retail price listed as. feel free to contact me through the website with any questions.
My business Boutique Boxes (www.boutiqueboxes.com) is designed to solve the problems that many retail shop owners face in trying to find unique new products at wholesale prices for their businesses. Please visit to find out how you can receive a box every month filled with samples of wholesale products that you can order for your business. Try before you buy!
Check out Janes's Wholesale Auction. There are over 100 wholesale suppliers with closeout products for sale by the case. The best thing is that if you place an order with one of the wholesalers, Janesdeals will hold your funds until delivery and inspection. This ensures that you will receive the item as promised.
Janesdeals has been online for almost 10 years so it is a reputable business.
Here are some special closeout deals:
www.janesdeals.com/
Nothing but designer infant and kidswear.Especially at prices you can afford.More info www.magickidsusa.com This will save you $100's on authentic designer wear. Sizes 0 to 20.Shipped in 48 hours right to your door in showroom factory sealed condition. Hangers Included Free colored catalog 1-888-225-9411..email me at ashtrayblues@yahoo.com Code a must Mk43430 Dealer patsy Ankrom 276-963-7454
Hi I have an online store that sells retail, but I also sell wholesale to gift shops. We offer over a 1000 products that are constantly being updated for the new seasons, you can take a look at some of our products online at www.Irresistablecharm.net (remember the prices on our site are retail) we would be happy to send you our #2008 catalog along with our wholesale price list! Thankyou Renee' L. Harvey (owner) Irresistable Charm e-mail renee4309 AT sbcglobal.net http://www.Irresistablecharm.net
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Hi, I run an ecommerce store that sells just about everything, we even have wii console system bundles with 40 games and a 38 piece wii accessory kit for only $$299.00. We also have a lot promotional items where you can by 3 or 4 and get 1 free items, we have over 90 different categories and drop ship for free!
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Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I am thinking about buying items wholesale and selling out of my home. Can anyone tell me how to get started and give me any good websites to buy wholesale. Also, for anyone that already does this out of their home, would shoes and handbags be a good idea to start off with? If not, what about junior clothes for girls?
First, it is illegal to use your home for business in many cities. Check with your city first. Call the city clerk or zoning office.
Next, what do you want to sell? In order to get a wholesale account with a wholesaler, you often have to buy a minimum of merchandise every month. My ex-wife did embroidery on tshirts, and bought wholesale shirts from a company. They had no minimum purchases but you did have to show them your DBA (Doing Business As) which is like a business license for a small business. It allows people to write checks to "John's Business" instead of "John Smith". That also means you will have a separate checking account just for your business.
Running a small business, even out of your home, is quite involved, especially the accounting part of it. If you have had at least 2 years of accounting you could probably get through the paperwork. Doing the paperwork incorrectly could get you a big fine or jail time. Make sure you read instructions carefully and do it right, or hire an accountant. Your accountant should be involved EVERY month, not just during tax time. If you involved him/her only during tax time, it is too late to fix mistakes you have made.
Running a one-person business is immensly complex (thanks to our politicians) but it is not impossible. Read, read, read and try to get help from experienced people.
Also, you have to know about how to market yourself. Ask yourself, "Why would people drive out of their way to my house just to buy X? When they could buy it for a little more at the store that they get all their other things from?"
I like what was said so far! Its so true, having a business is to exhausting! I would also like to note...if you buy wholesale and it doesn't sell, you are stuck with alot of extras(and it's only a good deal if it sells?). Remember shipping: if it is fragile you will be accountable for replacing. Think: why would someone buy from me instead of a dot com store? What do I offer that people want, that sets me apart? Good luck.
I'd avoid buying anything that has sizes, such as shoes or clothing. It can be difficult to order and you may have lots of one size left over.
About the business licenses and using your home for a store, it really can vary from place to place, and from state to state. There may be reports to send in to the city or state and any income will need to be reported to the Feds also.
If your state has a sales tax, you are buying tax free but are also responsible for paying taxes on those things that are sold. Most wholesale distributors require a business license with a resale license or certificate.
There are a lot of considerations involved in starting any kind of business so do your research.
Hi Pam,
Email me at mlfota AT yahoo.com and I can give you a great place to start selling wholesale! Do you enjoy homemade bath products if so this will be right up your alley. Look forward to hearing from you!
Take Care,
Mandi
Everything written so far is true, but don't let it discourage you. As long as you have an accountant & you never over spend yourself you should do okay. If you run a very small business it's not that big of a deal as long as you never bother your neighbors with noise, parking or traffic.
You can sell things wholesale at swap meets, & this way you won't have the over head of an actual place of business. If local laws allow, you could set up a business in your garage, but I would never let people into my house these days, especially if you have a family. You just never know. *The person who wrote about not buying things that need special sizes (like shoes & clothes) was right on. Another point is not to get involved in things that go bad in time or storage (like make-up, perfume or canned food goods etc) soap & bath products might be okay, as long as you are careful to store them in a cool place with little light, but be very wary of these things & be sure to do your research.
If you are selling to the public, think about buying insurance in case anyone gets hurt (like slipping on ice or falling down on your property) A few years back at a local art & produce fair an elderly lady was struck by the wind hitting an "EZ-up" tent booth. It knocked her down & she was hurt. Someone had to pay her medical bills! That's why you may need business insurance. (One more item of note: many people refuse to sell baby clothes & toys in case a child may choke or get hurt... some insurance companies refuse to offer insurance to those make & sell baby items)
But first things first: You'll need to get a wholesale/tax number. (available from your state) Then you might also need a business license from your local town or city. As far as zoning goes, it only matters if you are actually selling out of your house, because parking & traffic are issues. And YES you will definitely need a separate banking account for your business. If you buy wholesale, someone has to pay the tax on the items you buy. Either you or your customer (usually not the wholesalers) Before any wholesalers will do business with you, they will send you a form to fill out asking for your wholesale number etc. If you have a tax number you can order without paying taxes opn the wholesale items, but Someone always has to pay sales tax: In my state if you resale things, make, or remake things from wholesale items you purchaced without paying sales tax, you have your customers pay the sales tax, then send that tax money into the state. Depending on your business, you can sometimes just pay tax on your wholesale purchases when you buy them. That way you have already paid the tax & this can save steps, but this is rarely done. As previously stated, you will need to comply with Federal, State & Local Tax & business laws.
Your accountant will let you know the ins & outs of what things you can declare for tax purposes. Things like your separate computer & printer for your businesses records, If you have a single room for your business sometimes you can declare say for example an eighth of your house payment etc. (Ask your accountant!) The tax people expect you to loose money for the first few years. You can deduct your business start up costs & sometimes gasoline & mailing costs as well as many other things. Now, you have an idea why you HAVE to have an accountant. (it's WELL worth their cost) Save EVERY single business receipt & give these to your accountant. You may be audited seven years or so later & you want every "I" doted & every "T" crossed! Ask your accounted about "red flags" when you file your federal, state (& sometimes city) taxes & especially have receipts for these things! In my state, if you get a tax number & don't make any money from your business after 3 years, they call it a "hobby" & not an actual business. Then your tax number is usually revoked.
Here's a few ideas: You can buy (in bulk) things to start a "Dollar Store" You can buy from "Overstock & Liquidators" you could buy from "Importers" (but I wouldn't recommend importing yourself unless you know something about it) A good way to begin is to either buy a book about opening a business in your state or taking a class or two at your local community college or a class online. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a library online with all kinds of forms: www.sba.gov/
Small Business Administration:
www.sba.gov/
Starting a business (California)
www.ss.ca.gov/
Starting a business (Oregon)
www.filinginoregon.com/
Starting a business (Washington)
access.wa.gov/
Just GOOGLE your state!
Books:
Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business ($23)
www.amazon.com/
The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Small Business ($12)
www.amazon.com/
Entrepreneur's Notebook: Practical Advice for Starting ($11)
www.amazon.com/
An online course on how to start your own business:
www.myownbusiness.org/
If after hearing all of this & you still are interested,
Heres several lists to buy wholesale from:
www.wholesalecentral.com/
www.wholesaleu.com/
www.wholesaledir.com/
Liquidation Outlets:
www.wholesaledir.com/
Starting up a "DOLLAR STORE"
www.dollardays.com/
You could sell on Ebay...that is pretty easy and if you are going to put the time into it, it will pay off. I started with little things I could find (clearance stuff) and sold them, then I started to stock up on things that I thought would sell. Sometimes they sold, other times they didn't. I always make sure it is something I would buy before considering selling it. Always be honest listing things and you should do OK.
What I didn't sell there I tried to sell at flea markets (locally). There are many ways to sell...as I am sure you know. I have a company that I ordered from wholsale. They never were a problem for me and I didn't have a special limit I needed to buy. I also didn't need a tax ID to order from them (which many wholesale places require). If you'd like to know the website, email me at katieandjeffy AT netscape.com and I will give you the info.
Good luck!!
hi well your in georgia and so am i. i have tried the whole internet thing and didn't really make a lot of money when i looked at the amount of time involved.ill tell you what has worked. i buy from china wholesalers in atlanta and sell in my store and at the local auctions and i have made money doing it. one thing i can say about auctions is if you buy it from one don't bring it back to the same one to sell it go to another one. when you buy you pay your sales tax so you don't need a tax number and when you sell the seller pays the tax so its collected by the auction. i've been doing this for 5 months and on average have made about 300.00 per week after expenses but it will take about 2 months to see a return on your initial investment as you'll have to continue to replace what you sell. i really hope this has given you some info to be able to make a more informed decision
Hi I was wondering if anyone had the name of the company or a website for the one in Atlanta. Also does anyone else have websites for the wholesalers?
Hardiness Zone: 4b
Jim from Faribault, MN
Are you looking to get into the business, or just looking for a price break on buying a large quantity of plants? Here is a helpful link to nurseries in the state of Minnesota:
To purchase plants at wholesale rates, most nurseries require a tax ID number and/or a nursery license. Unless you're in the business, gardeners are not allowed to purchase plants wholesale, or there would be no one left to buy retail. Still, if you are looking for hundreds of bulbs or a large number of one type of item it might be worth checking an individual nursery's policy regarding price breaks for buying in bulk. It has been my experience that the smaller, local nurseries are more willing to negotiate price breaks.
Ellen
You might try your phone book under Wholesale Nursery. I found one here in Indianapolis that way. They had unique species that the big box stores didn't carry for a good price.
You might check this place---I think the plants are free and you only pay shipping.
I am a master gardener with the state of Florida, and we regularly have plant sales. So try your local extension office and see if they have a master gardener program and plant sale.
thanks for the idea, i will make some phone calls? give me an idea of what you pay for plants? shipping? do you just order and pick up?
if i have some idea of what i am up against when make the call i will have some idea od what to ask them. get back with any other advice, ideas etc! appreciate your get back-jim.
try your county I live in Indiana, our county offers plants trees and ground covers at a discount and you can buy as many as you want. Conservation Dept usually call your county building they can direct you
I am wanting to start a small business. I want to buy jewelry wholesale and resale it at local bazaars and possibly in homes with groups of women. I do not know where to begin. Do I just need a tax ID or a reseller's license?
I live in Indiana and was wondering if someone else out there is doing the same thing and would be my mentor? Someone who would not mind my questions. Thank you and I look forward to the feedback.
By Pam from Lafayette, IN
Where do I go to buy discount groceries to sell in my store?
By Theresa
Can I purchase canned goods and other products for resale in a convenience store? How would I go about this?
Also, please give me an idea on prices.
By Jacquilyn Harris from Lacoochee, FL
Where can I buy wholesale burlap totes so that I can monogram on them?
By Barbara from MS
I was wondering if any one knows where to buy wholesale fabric. A friend of mine is thinking of starting her own sewing shop. I live in Kentucky.
One needs a "resale" number issued by your state in order to buy wholesale. In other words, one must legitimately set up as a business, with license, resale number, sale tax number, etc. Contact your local state or city/county office for requirements.
