01 Jan 09 Some useful tips selecting your next wholesale supplier
We suggest checking with the Better Business Bureau to make sure the supplier is legit. They keep track of the logs and complaints of companies so this is a great way to know more about your potentially new supplier. For companies who have been around for a while it may be normal to have a complaint or two but check to see if they resolved the problem. If the problem is resolved then you know this company is trying to do all it can to make sure the customers are happy.
Making a phone call to see if the company answers the phone, this is a great way to tell if they are a reputable company. Many times smaller companies or ones who even have merchandise drop shipped are so small they don’t offer phone support. We would suggest staying clear of these types of companies. Buying direct is the best way!
Send an e-mail asking questions about the products or concerns you have, see how fast they respond to you. I would suggest keeping in mind if it is the weekend or holidays it could delay the response. Most wholesale companies are not open on weekends or holidays.
We hope these tips help you in your decission making in your next wholesale supplier.
