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Wholesaling is the selling of a product (usually in large quantities) to retailers and distributors with the intention of these products being sold at retail to consumers or other businesses. Long insulated from the consumer market, buying wholesale is now a standard part of today's consumer shopping patterns.
Buying wholesale was traditionally a business-to-business venture, an entire industry that didn't involve the average consumer. But as manufacturers looked at new ways to broaden market share and with consumers making more of an effort to save time and money, the concept of wholesale shopping and warehouse stores was developed. While buying from warehouse stores is not considered traditional wholesale buying by some, it has brought the concept and benefits of wholesale buying to the average consumer.
The benefit of buying wholesale is to get a "quantity discount" on merchandise by eliminating the middleman. The middleman is a general term for every entity that is involved with the product between the time it leaves the manufacturer and when it ends up on the retail shelf. Consumers have discovered that merchandise makes many stops along the way, so by buying the merchandise directly from the manufacturer, a retailer can offer a lower price than most competitors.

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With the elimination of the middleman, there is a direct contact between the businesses and the end consumers, which has made it beneficial to both of them. Now businesses are in direct contact with the consumers, which gives them a direct review of the products and what the consumers are looking for. On the other hand, for consumers, they can save a lot of money with discounts. With the reduction of the halts between the business and the consumers, the total cost of the products has come down and you can get products for cheaper prices as compared to retail shopping.
Here are some tips to help you have a positive experience.
1. Look for sites that use secure payment systems.
This shows up as the URL for the shopping cart and checkout pages being “https:” rather than “http:” and most browsers also have a little lock or padlock icon that indicates the site is secure too. Now their using encryption doesn’t mean you’re automatically safe, but it does mean that they’re paying attention to your security and that’s a very good sign. For the same reason, don’t shop at sites that are poorly designed or downright ugly. Just don’t trust them.
2. Always pay with a credit card.
Often you can use other payment methods, like echecks or a money order, but the advantage of a credit card is that Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc are consumer, not merchant oriented. If there’s a problem, it’s quite easy to reverse a charge or let their fraud department deal with it. PayPal offers this level of security with some, though not all, transactions.
3. Get an “online only” credit card.
By having only one credit card to use for all online transactions it not only protects your other card accounts, but also makes it easier to review the statement each month and spot any anomalies or problems.
4. Shop at larger, better known online stores if you have that option.
A well-established site like Amazon.com, Buy.com, llbean.com, or rei.com to purchase. Big companies have more to lose if they have unhappy customers and they’re just safer and more trustworthy. If you do go to smaller online retailers, look for guarantees, better business bureau membership, and even Google them to see if there are bad reports floating around.
Using these basic rules, you should be safe with your online shopping adventures.
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1. A business license and tax number are need in many states to buy wholesale. If you have a hobby or interest and use a large amount of some supply, you might want to get a business license so you can buy wholesale. If you resell whatever you buy, you may also need a reseller's license and have to meet certain tax requirements; you'll have to have a tax number and charge state and local tax on your product and pay it to the proper entities. You may also need a permit to operate a business in your hobby's category. Since these licenses and permits have fees associated with them, you will need to calculate how much it will cost you to set your hobby up as a business; it may be less expensive to buy at retail costs or seek other options. A good way to find out what your state requires is to go to their home page and look under "Setting up a New Business" or similar topic. All the requirements for your state will be listed there.

2. Call local wholesalers and ask if they allow the general public to shop. Some have special hours; most will add a little to the wholesale price but it will be less than buying retail. If you use a large amount of a particular item, buying at slightly above wholesale could save you quite a bit. For instance, some local wholesalers of florist supplies allow the public to buy straw wreath forms, greenery, holiday picks, and other supplies a couple of months before the holiday season; these sales are well-attended by many who want to decorate their homes or make floral gifts. Sometimes wholesale prices are offered at special sales that hold presentations in hotels or convention centers and are only in town for a few days.

3. You may have seen infomercials on TV for groups that offer wholesale prices for homeowners who want to buy furniture and other household goods or for those who are building a home and want to save on everything from appliances to lighting fixtures. These groups require an enrollment fee that can be pricey, but if you are building an expensive home you can save quite a lot of money. If you join a wholesale club, you'll be able to order a wide variety of goods and pay wholesale prices for them. Calculating the club membership price and how much you will save on what you plan to buy will enable you to determine whether you'll be saving money by joining.

4. Sample sales are another way to buy at wholesale prices. Manufacturers must display their products at market or trade shows, since buyers want to see a product before ordering, and manufacturers' reps also take sample products around to show to buyers. These samples are sold at certain times at a reduced price to make room for new products; ads are often placed in newspapers or local magazines telling the date, time and place of the sale. If you live in or near a large city that has a trade market, check the newspapers or ask around for details of the next sample sale. If you know someone who works in a certain business in whose products you're interested, ask for advance notice of sales. Check with professional friends, such as interior designers, contractors, beauticians, etc., who can buy at wholesale prices; offer to buy their lunch if you can go with them to market.

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Wholesalers are in business to sell large amounts of merchandise to those who are going to resell what they buy. To buy wholesale, a business license is usually needed, although some establishments will sell to the general public at times. The price is often marked up some and tax is added, but it's less than buying retail. Usually, buying at wholesale prices will save you money. Follow these five tips to take advantage of lower prices by buying wholesale
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1. A business license and tax number are need in many states to buy wholesale. If you have a hobby or interest and use a large amount of some supply, you might want to get a business license so you can buy wholesale. If you resell whatever you buy, you may also need a reseller's license and have to meet certain tax requirements; you'll have to have a tax number and charge state and local tax on your product and pay it to the proper entities. You may also need a permit to operate a business in your hobby's category. Since these licenses and permits have fees associated with them, you will need to calculate how much it will cost you to set your hobby up as a business; it may be less expensive to buy at retail costs or seek other options. A good way to find out what your state requires is to go to their home page and look under "Setting up a New Business" or similar topic. All the requirements for your state will be listed there.

2. Call local wholesalers and ask if they allow the general public to shop. Some have special hours; most will add a little to the wholesale price but it will be less than buying retail. If you use a large amount of a particular item, buying at slightly above wholesale could save you quite a bit. For instance, some local wholesalers of florist supplies allow the public to buy straw wreath forms, greenery, holiday picks, and other supplies a couple of months before the holiday season; these sales are well-attended by many who want to decorate their homes or make floral gifts. Sometimes wholesale prices are offered at special sales that hold presentations in hotels or convention centers
and are only in town for a few days.

3. You may have seen infomercials on TV for groups that offer wholesale prices for homeowners who want to buy furniture and other household goods or for those who are building a home and want to save on everything from appliances to lighting fixtures. These groups require an enrollment fee that can be pricey, but if you are building an expensive home you can save quite a lot of money. If you join a wholesale club, you'll be able to order a wide variety of goods and pay wholesale prices for them. Calculating the club membership price and how much you will save on what you plan to buy will enable you to determine whether you'll be saving money by joining.

4. Sample sales are another way to buy at wholesale prices. Manufacturers must display their products at market or trade shows, since buyers want to see a product before ordering, and manufacturers' reps also take sample products around to show to buyers. These samples are sold at certain times at a reduced price to make room for new products; ads are often placed in newspapers or local magazines telling the date, time and place of the sale. If you live in or near a large city that has a trade market, check the newspapers or ask around for details of the next sample sale. If you know someone who works in a certain business in whose products you're interested, ask for advance notice of sales. Check with professional friends, such as interior designers, contractors, beauticians, etc., who can buy at wholesale prices; offer to buy their lunch if you can go with them to market.

5. Shop at warehouse clubs that sell to small businesses, outlet malls, or resellers. Stores such as Sam's Club, Costco, Marshall's, TJ Max, Ross Dress for Less, and Big Lots often have prices that are close to wholesale on some items. Become a savvy consumer by always checking prices on important items you want to purchase and doing some comparison shopping.

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1. Look for sites that use secure payment systems.
This shows up as the URL for the shopping cart and checkout pages being “https:” rather than “http:” and most browsers also have a little lock or padlock icon that indicates the site is secure too. Now their using encryption doesn’t mean you’re automatically safe, but it does mean that they’re paying attention to your security and that’s a very good sign. For the same reason, don’t shop at sites that are poorly designed or downright ugly. Just don’t trust them.
2. Always pay with a credit card.
Often you can use other payment methods, like echecks or a money order, but the advantage of a credit card is that Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc are consumer, not merchant oriented. If there’s a problem, it’s quite easy to reverse a charge or let their fraud department deal with it. PayPal offers this level of security with some, though not all, transactions.
3. Get an “online only” credit card.
By having only one credit card to use for all online transactions it not only protects your other card accounts, but also makes it easier to review the statement each month and spot any anomalies or problems.
4. Shop at larger, better known online stores if you have that option.
A well-established site like Amazon.com, Buy.com, llbean.com, or rei.com to purchase. Big companies have more to lose if they have unhappy customers and they’re just safer and more trustworthy. If you do go to smaller online retailers, look for guarantees, better business bureau membership, and even Google them to see if there are bad reports floating around.

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