Is everyone just importing goods?

[CLE]

I haven't seen much talk about sourcing goods from U.S. or even doing your own manufacturing? Is this not viable? I am aware of a company that closed at the beginning of covid because the owner was retirement age and didn't want anymore hassle. I think he still owns all the machines for building. I am considering contacting him about purchasing.

 

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[Jobless]

The viability depends on many variables, none of which you mention. What type of goods?

 

[CLE]

The viability depends on many variables, none of which you mention. What type of goods?

Construction related hand tools. Not much box stores would carry.

 

[Walter Hay]

For years here on the forum and in my sourcing and importing book I have urged readers to consider local manufacture rather than importing.

Considering the fact that my book is primarily about importing you might think that I am shooting myself in the foot, but my attitude is to recommend what I believe will give the best sourcing result.

Check out ThomasNet for US manufacturers, but beware - they now list a lot of overseas manufacturers as well as US ones.

Let me know if you need help navigating their site.

Walter

 

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