I myself am running an online shop, so I have a few tips for you.
Generally, when you identify a product that you would like to sell,
contact the manufacturer directly. They are usually very open about
identifying distributors where you can purchase their products at
wholesale. Often times they will sale to you directly. A number of
products at my shop, for instance, where purchased directly from the
manufacturer. These include:
-Takara (Japanese maker of interative electronic toys)
-LRI (makers of Photon microlights)
-Fisher Space Pen Company
-American Outdoor Products (makers of Astronaut freeze dried ice
cream)
-Color Kinetics sales through a distibutor Display Supply and
Lighting(http://www.dslgroup.com/)
So I would generally start with a manufacturer.
Additonal, this site may be of much interest to you:
http://www.liquidation.com
Liquidation.com is like an ebay for wholesale/bulk products. There is
enormous array of products in categories such as:
-Clothing & Accessories
-Computers & Peripherals
-Construction & Building
-Consumer Electronics
-Consumer Merchandise
-Networking & Telecom Equipment
-Office Supplies & Equipment
-Vehicles & Transportation
-Other
See:
http://www.liquidation.com/marketplace/
Products are often sold a loss in order to liquidate for a variety of
reasons sometimes simply to make room in a warehouse for other
products.
Liquidation.com is a few well designed site that I think is much more
nicely designed than ebay. Additionally you can view the details of
historical sales which help you determine "market" price when bidding.
Addtionally there is an affiliate program which allows you to generate
revenue from channeling bids through your web site.
Finally, some sales are pallets of mix-match goods, which might be
especially good for a start-up.
The same company also runs a government auction site, but the products
aren't really in the area you have suggested. That site is:
http://www.govliquidation.com
additonal resources follow:
http://www.closeoutsdist.com/index.html
1. Wholesale Sources REVEALED!
Discover four amazing wholesale drop shippers where you can buy one
product at a time and no minimum order.
http://www.cyberspacewarehouse.com
2. BIGLOTSWHOLESALE.COM
Big Lots Wholesale.com is a business-to-business exchange that
provides top-quality merchandise at below-wholesale prices. As a
division of Big Lots Stores, Inc., the nation’s leading buyer and
seller of broadline closeout merchandise, we have long-time
relationships with most of the world’s leading manufacturers. When
ordering, use the code W411 and receive $50.00 off orders of $750.00
or more.
http://www.biglotswholesale.com/shopping/display_prodlist.asp?...
3. Closeoutsdealer.com
Closeouts, overstock, store returns, salvage, athletic footwear,
shoes. World wide shipping available.
http://www.closeoutsdealer.com/electronics.cfm
4. MerchantQ Wholesale
MerchantQ Wholesale is a leading online distributor for fine gifts,
collectibles, jewelry, miniatures, figurines, dolls, toys,
birthstones, religious Christian, fantasy art, tea sets, candles,
samurai swords and knives.
http://secure.merchantq.com/cgi-bin/support/client.cgi?do=ref&i...
5. Noveltieswholesale.com
Wholesale merchandise, novelties, electronics, leather, watches, If
it's HOT we got it!
http://www.myaffiliateprogram.com/u/lottofun/t.asp?id=1017
6. AffordableDirect.com
As Seen on TV Products, electronics, including digital cameras, AND
the new bino-cam (binocular camera)
http://www.affordabledirect.com
7. Cutting Edge Products, Inc.
We offer the largest selection of security products, safety products,
and electronic gadgets at the LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. We provide same
day shipping and we drop ship.
http://www.CEPI.biz
8. Liquidation.com
Use Liquidation.com and bulk online auctions to buy or sell overstock,
returns, and other types surplus consumer merchandise. Our complete
suite of fulfillment, payment, and marketing services makes it very
easy and inexpensive to buy and sell bulk surplus.
http://www.liquidation.com/index.html?tid=DC00000037
9. ENZER ELECTRONICS - modern luxury
Wholesale contemporary design telephones by Jacob Jensen of Denmark.
The hottest trend in Europe right now. Not Available In Stores!
Resellers make 100% profit!
http://www.enzerelectronics.com
10. Via Trading Corporation
Via Trading deals in Department Store Returns, SURPLUS goods, CLOSE
OUTS and LIQUIDATION ITEMS. We deal in all sorts of merchandise
including electronics, clothing, kitchen items, toys, hardware,
luggage, domestics, homewares, sporting goods and many many more.
http://www.viatrading.com
11. Globaltech Distribution
We work with 1000's of buyer's and supplier's, allowing us to offer
excellent name brand products at prices far below wholesale. Our
prodcuts range from men's and women's apparel, electronics, sporting
goods, hardware, toys, health and beauty products and many more. Check
out our new exclusive weekly specials!
http://www.gtechdist.com/Products/Electronics/electronics.html
12. Bayoou Wholesales
We offer a variety of products like cameras, toys, electronics, tools,
radar detectors and many more, at unrealistic wholesale prices. Visit
our site and see how we do it. Discounts available on bulk orders.
http://myhotbuy.com/bayouwholesales
13. Pure Imports - Wholesale Electronics
AplusOutlets: We specialize in bringing you great prices on
wholesale-priced brand-name merchandise - housewares, home electronics
electronics, sporting goods, and more.
http://www.at-wholesale.com
14. Shopping for Wholesale Electronics?
At BizRate.com you can compare prices, product features and store
ratings to always get a great deal from over 1,500 popular stores.
http://www.bizrate.com
15. Electronics - GPC Wholesale
Wholesale products for online auction sellers, flea marketers,
retailers and individuals. Hundreds of brand name items. Save 40% off
your membership. Join today.
http://www.gpcwholesale.com
16. Wholesale Electronics Lots
Electronics closeouts, surplus, merchandise liquidation, overstock,
salvage items at great discounts. Clothing, toys and much more.
Everything is below wholesale priced.
http://www.liquidationmerchandise.com
17. Wholesale Electronics
Second Chance LLC is a wholesaling company specializing in closeout,
surplus, salvage truckloads, department store returns and liquidation
merchandise. Contact us.
http://www.secondchancellc.com
18. Wholesale Sources $9.95
An incredible e-book featuring wholesale electronics that will pay for
itself many times over with millions of different wholesale product
links.
http://www.995info.com
19. Closeouts - Electronics, Tvs, Vcrs, More
Closeouts and overstock merchandise, salvage, closeouts, liquidation,
apparel, clothing, toys electronics, housewares and more. Call now and
save.
http://www.salvagecloseouts.com
20. All You're Looking for
Cameras, electronics, photo and much more - all at the best prices!
http://www.luluusa.com
Good luck with your venture! |
Clarification of Answer by
maxhodges-ga
on
05 Mar 2003 05:55 PST
Supplying Japanese brandname electronics and audio video products to
importers, wholesalers, retailers, online stores, distributors,
corporate institutions, mail order companies & government departments
since 1989:
http://is7.pacific.net.hk/~indoftco/
Here is a book which purports to list consumer electronics
distributors, but I have no personal experience with the content:
http://www.theustrader.com/wholesale.html
Finally, I actually found a consumer electronics distributor, but not
a lot of lines. Product line include JVC, Toshiba, Sharp, Numark D.J.
Equipment, Community speakers, QSC amplifier, Hair America, Jem Sound,
American DJ, Accustic Research and other affiliated and accessory
products.
Their customer base is made up of retail stores, on-line and
e-commerce companies and corporate accounts:
http://www.cedincorp.com/about.htm
This looks better. Looks better, but still not great:
http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Consumer_Electronics/Distributors/
OK. As I said before, your best bet is going to be to contact the
manufacturer of the specific “hot” products you are interested in and
get their list of distributors.
For example, Lexar Media sells compact flash and SD memory cards and
readers for digital cameras and mp3 players. You can find their list
of distributors on their site at:
http://www.lexarmedia.com/where/distributor_locator.html#USA
Now, once you see their distributor list, you might want to find out
what other products that distributor carries.
Is my experience, most companies will very freely tell you who their
distributors are, for example, this is on the web site of Jabra makers
of BlueTooth wireless headsets:
For Resellers
JABRA products are available in the United States and internationally.
If you are interested in boosting your margins with JABRA sales,
please send an email to the appropriate regional representative below.
Please include full contact information (company name, address, phone,
email, etc.) Please note that minimum purchase volumes must be met in
order to purchase directly from JABRA Corporation. In addition, direct
purchase agreements are subject to credit approval, and require
minimum marketing resources specifically for the JABRA product line.
Alternately, we will be happy to provide you with sales information
and connect you with a local distributor.
Also, I found some interesting leads here. Be patient. It takes a
while for the page to load:
http://www.bizweb.com/categories/electronics.consumer.html
Here is another list of manufacturer to get you started:
http://dmoz.org/Business/Consumer_Goods_and_Services/Electronics/
I feel much hope this answer exceeds your expectations.
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