Liquidators vs Wholesalers...

Discussion in 'General Business' started by rockwellbiz, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. #1
    A lot has been discussed here at DP with regards to Wholesalers/Dropshippers but has anybody here have some experience in dealing with product liquidators?
     
    rockwellbiz, Mar 31, 2009 IP
  2. gmchun83

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    Sorry,what is liquidators?
     
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    Sorry, liquidators meaning those that provide overstock merchandise.
     
    rockwellbiz, Mar 31, 2009 IP
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    I have deal with them coz the price is really under the market price around 30%.
    But the downside is the deal only make by them during year end which mean that its hard to get the product constantly overtime.
     
    mentos, Apr 2, 2009 IP
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    I have. First, you must be sure that what they are liquidating has a resale value. Sounds like common sense but some people get caught up in low prices and don't even look for the demand.

    Second, make sure that it can move fairly quickly and is worth your time as far as listing, shipping and customer satisfaction.

    Lastly, check and double check, to make sure your liquidator is reputable. I have heard some bad, bad stories rarely with happy endings.
     
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  6. rockwellbiz

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    Thank you very much for the responses provided. So far the pros is only that it is cheaper but the cons sadly far outweight the benefits.
     
    rockwellbiz, Apr 2, 2009 IP