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22 August 2006, 11:07 AM
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Wholesalers
I bought a few job lots on eBay and have been reselling them. It's been going reasonably well as a bit of a hobby, however it struck me I probably ought to be sourcing goods from outside eBay.
I'm not looking for high value goods, most of my stuff sells for between 50p and a couple of quid. I've found a few Wholesalers through Google that sell on pallets of returned goods from catalogue shops etc.
Can anybody recommend a good one in the Midlands area, are there any other places to be looking at for stock?
I'm not looking for high value goods, most of my stuff sells for between 50p and a couple of quid. I've found a few Wholesalers through Google that sell on pallets of returned goods from catalogue shops etc.
Can anybody recommend a good one in the Midlands area, are there any other places to be looking at for stock?
22 August 2006, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
Have you checked out the local cash and carry?
i find that the local one round here has stuff in that the pound shops sell on
i find that the local one round here has stuff in that the pound shops sell on
22 August 2006, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by watto52
s there a tradex near you?
22 August 2006, 11:31 AM
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i dont think they have a website. Ive just thaught. The one i knew has closed down so im just woundering if theyve gone bust.
Oh well, least i tried.
Oh well, least i tried.
22 August 2006, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by watto52
i dont think they have a website. Ive just thaught. The one i knew has closed down so im just woundering if theyve gone bust.
Oh well, least i tried.
Oh well, least i tried.
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22 August 2006, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by OllyK
I bought a few job lots on eBay and have been reselling them. It's been going reasonably well as a bit of a hobby, however it struck me I probably ought to be sourcing goods from outside eBay.
I'm not looking for high value goods, most of my stuff sells for between 50p and a couple of quid. I've found a few Wholesalers through Google that sell on pallets of returned goods from catalogue shops etc.
Can anybody recommend a good one in the Midlands area, are there any other places to be looking at for stock?
I'm not looking for high value goods, most of my stuff sells for between 50p and a couple of quid. I've found a few Wholesalers through Google that sell on pallets of returned goods from catalogue shops etc.
Can anybody recommend a good one in the Midlands area, are there any other places to be looking at for stock?
Why would people want to give potential competitors the name of their suppliers?
I know this isn't eBay here, but nonetheless the people who do know are hardly going to tell you, I would suspect, if they are business minded.
Good luck with your own search however.
22 August 2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoon
This question never fails to get the same response on the PowerSeller Forum which I'd have thought was obvious to you OllyK.
I know this isn't eBay here, but nonetheless the people who do know are hardly going to tell you, I would suspect, if they are business minded.
22 August 2006, 12:06 PM
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I have just paid 25 quid for access to wholesale suppliers - i wont give this info away for nothing - feckin' suicide.
However if you want to buy some Mop heads off me please feel free to PM me
However if you want to buy some Mop heads off me please feel free to PM me
22 August 2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by The Chief
I have just paid 25 quid for access to wholesale suppliers - i wont give this info away for nothing - feckin' suicide.
However if you want to buy some Mop heads off me please feel free to PM me
However if you want to buy some Mop heads off me please feel free to PM me
22 August 2006, 01:44 PM
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Not far out of Shrewsbury there is a Wholesalers called "Dealers" They sell all the trinkets and reproduction antiquities that you see in the "olde worlde" highstreet shops, you'd be amazed at the mark up. They also have a Train and a Tank 
There is also a similar wholesalers up sheffield way, the name escapes me though.
Need to be a bonafied trader to get an account at both.
Might not be the stuff your into, but hey, just passing knowledge
Now, if you know any good overseas A/C wholesalers in France or Spain, give me a nod
There is also a similar wholesalers up sheffield way, the name escapes me though.
Need to be a bonafied trader to get an account at both.
Might not be the stuff your into, but hey, just passing knowledge
Now, if you know any good overseas A/C wholesalers in France or Spain, give me a nod
22 August 2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Not far out of Shrewsbury there is a Wholesalers called "Dealers" They sell all the trinkets and reproduction antiquities that you see in the "olde worlde" highstreet shops, you'd be amazed at the mark up. They also have a Train and a Tank
There is also a similar wholesalers up sheffield way, the name escapes me though.
Need to be a bonafied trader to get an account at both.
Might not be the stuff your into, but hey, just passing knowledge
Now, if you know any good overseas A/C wholesalers in France or Spain, give me a nod
There is also a similar wholesalers up sheffield way, the name escapes me though.
Need to be a bonafied trader to get an account at both.
Might not be the stuff your into, but hey, just passing knowledge
Now, if you know any good overseas A/C wholesalers in France or Spain, give me a nod
22 August 2006, 02:47 PM
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By a copy of the World's Fair newspaper. It has a section i the middle for market traders. Available every Friday but your newsagent will probably have to order it in for you.
You will be amazed by the cheapness of the stuff!
You will be amazed by the cheapness of the stuff!
22 August 2006, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Goochie
By a copy of the World's Fair newspaper. It has a section i the middle for market traders. Available every Friday but your newsagent will probably have to order it in for you.
You will be amazed by the cheapness of the stuff!
You will be amazed by the cheapness of the stuff!
http://www.worldsfair.co.uk/
22 August 2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Goochie
Market Trader is the part I was refering to. Diddnt realise you could buy it seraratly.
I may have to subscribe for 6 months and see what there is! Cheers!
22 August 2006, 04:52 PM
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have you thought about dropshipping?
i used to use dropship online and mainly sold bathroom towels
people were paying more then RRP for them and when they opened them the RRP was printed on the packaging
i used to use dropship online and mainly sold bathroom towels
people were paying more then RRP for them and when they opened them the RRP was printed on the packaging
22 August 2006, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
have you thought about dropshipping?
i used to use dropship online and mainly sold bathroom towels
people were paying more then RRP for them and when they opened them the RRP was printed on the packaging
i used to use dropship online and mainly sold bathroom towels
people were paying more then RRP for them and when they opened them the RRP was printed on the packaging
22 August 2006, 05:05 PM
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saves all the postage
but you do have to compete with all the other drop shippers, TBH i think its all down to how well your advert looks
people picked mine, even when others were offering them cheaper for some reason
but you do have to compete with all the other drop shippers, TBH i think its all down to how well your advert looks
people picked mine, even when others were offering them cheaper for some reason
22 August 2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
saves all the postage
22 August 2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
it saves you posting them
i was still making a few quid on the postage as well
i was still making a few quid on the postage as well
22 August 2006, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Not far out of Shrewsbury there is a Wholesalers called "Dealers" They sell all the trinkets and reproduction antiquities that you see in the "olde worlde" highstreet shops, you'd be amazed at the mark up. They also have a Train and a Tank
There is also a similar wholesalers up sheffield way, the name escapes me though.
Need to be a bonafied trader to get an account at both.
Might not be the stuff your into, but hey, just passing knowledge
Now, if you know any good overseas A/C wholesalers in France or Spain, give me a nod
There is also a similar wholesalers up sheffield way, the name escapes me though.
Need to be a bonafied trader to get an account at both.
Might not be the stuff your into, but hey, just passing knowledge
Now, if you know any good overseas A/C wholesalers in France or Spain, give me a nod
22 August 2006, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by The Chief
I have just paid 25 quid for access to wholesale suppliers - i wont give this info away for nothing - feckin' suicide.
22 August 2006, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OllyK
Think I've found it, £24.99 for lifetime access to a UK directory of Wholesalers and Drop Sellers with a load of eBooks and Software resale rights included to boot!
Not sure if this site will benefit me but we will see.
A little bit of advice....if you are buying small items that are relatively cheap to construct go to China!