If you plan to sell toys online or in a shop, it is the best idea to buy the toys you will be selling from a wholesaler or a distributor, versus from a dropshipper you got off a list of potential dropshippers. It is very hard to know which dropshippers are legitimate and finding a reliable one can sometimes take months. Running a successful retail business is dependent on offering great quality products at a great prices.
When you are setting up your toy store, take a look at the competition to see what products are selling well. You can ask other retail toy sellers where they get their toys from and perhaps that retailer will share his source with you.
Another great way to find wholesale toys is to visit trade shows. Trade shows are an excellent place to pick up merchandise. All of the wholesalers will be under one roof so you are able to pick and choose the toys that are priced right and that are good sellers. Trade shows are not open to the public, meaning you will have to show that you have a legitimate business by providing a tax id number at the door. They may require that you show other proof that you are indeed a retailer before admitting you to the show.
Going straight to the manufacturer is another great way to find wholesale toys to purchase. You can find the contact information for manufacturers by simply checking the contact information on the labels of the toy products you are interested in selling. Simply call the manufacturer and tell them that you are impressed with their product and ask if they are willing to sell directly to you. Often they will be willing to sell to you because, after all, they are in business to do just that-sell. If they refuse, then ask who their distributer is so that you can contact them.
You next best bet is to check with the distributors. Their prices will be a bit higher than getting the toys directly from the manufacturer, so keep this in mind. Distributors are eager to sell and you can often purchase smaller quantities from them. Some distributors may even be willing to offer free shipping.
By checking liquidation sales locally, you have a great chance to find wholesale items to sell. Large retail stores have 'liquidation sales' wherein they try to get rid of items that they have too many of or that are not selling well in their stores. You can check local classified ads or simply call the larger retailers in your area to ask if they are liquidating any of their toy products.
Finding a great wholesale source does take a big of foot work, patience and just a bit of luck. This is half the battle when you are going to be selling any product. In summary, the best place to acquire your products for your store is the local trade shows. The trade shows is where all the big suppliers meet at one place. You are able to browse through literally thousands of items before making your selection.
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