Buying wholesale antiques and collectibles
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The Challenge of Finding Good Wholesale Suppliers
One of the hardest parts of the auction business is getting a consistent supply of high-quality merchandise - especially for the discerning seller of collectibles and antiques. If you spend all day searching and bargaining for goods, then you don’t have enough time to manage your auctions and maintain a high-level of customer service. That is where your trusted suppliers come into the picture. But as you probably know, trusted suppliers aren’t that easy to find. You might find an untested source online, but how do you know what you’re going to get - or if you’re going to get it? To make the search easier, there are several premium wholesale supplier directories online. Before you join such a directory, you need to ask:
- Do they list wholesalers of antiques and collectibles?
- Is there any user-generated feedback on the supplier available?
- Do the suppliers accept order of small quantities?
- Do they offer a huge inventory selection?
- Do they offer any kind of guarantee?
One directory that offers all of the above is SaleHoo. SaleHoo gives members access to a list of over 5,000 active, trusted wholesalers and dropshippers (including antique and collectible dealers). SaleHoo’s directory isn’t just a list, it also lets you sort and bookmark your selections - and it lets you search for any user feedback on each particular supplier. In addition to this regularly updated list, SaleHoo has active forums with over 40,000 registered members. On the forums you’ll find help and expert advice from experienced eBay power seller staff and thousands of other auction sellers. If you have a question about a particular deal, a supplier, or an auction technique - just ask it and you’ll find the answer.
SaleHoo also offers members customized auction software, market research and a 56-day money back guarantee. Salehoo might not be totally essential for pure antique sellers, but if your eBay inventory includes a wide spectrum of products, it is worth checking out and deciding for yourself.
