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To get a better understanding of what you're asking, are you interested in products that already have an established brand identity (Nike, Adidas, Sony, LG, etc) or are you looking for products not so well known that you want to build a brand with?
If you're interested in selling product such as Nike shoes, you would want to inquire to be an authorized dealer/distributor for Nike. Some brands you will need to meet certain qualifications (have a business license, have a B&M location, have warehouse space, certain buy-in requirements, etc). Some are more strict than others. If you go direct with a brand they also may have regulations on where you can sell. Some brands in certain industries are against selling on auction websites. Other brands allow for it but you have to abide by their MAP policy whether it's through an auction or E-commerce website.
Your other route would be to be a middle man. Go through the brands authorized dealer/distribution center. While there may be mark-ups it should still be wholesale prices. These businesses may or may not accept inquiries. If they do, they may have their own policies/requirements.
If you're interested in building a brand then your best bet is to get in contact with some manufacturers. You can build your products from scratch or there are many manufacturers that have products available for purchase that you can tweak to tailor towards your needs. You would then brand the product and get to work on building your brand.
If you're building your brand you want to do even more due diligence. Find a niche or a need. There may be manufacturers in China who have great products but it may not be popular in other countries yet. There may be a few sellers but if you make some changes and build your brand you have an advantage to get going.
- Devin
If you're interested in selling product such as Nike shoes, you would want to inquire to be an authorized dealer/distributor for Nike. Some brands you will need to meet certain qualifications (have a business license, have a B&M location, have warehouse space, certain buy-in requirements, etc). Some are more strict than others. If you go direct with a brand they also may have regulations on where you can sell. Some brands in certain industries are against selling on auction websites. Other brands allow for it but you have to abide by their MAP policy whether it's through an auction or E-commerce website.
Your other route would be to be a middle man. Go through the brands authorized dealer/distribution center. While there may be mark-ups it should still be wholesale prices. These businesses may or may not accept inquiries. If they do, they may have their own policies/requirements.
If you're interested in building a brand then your best bet is to get in contact with some manufacturers. You can build your products from scratch or there are many manufacturers that have products available for purchase that you can tweak to tailor towards your needs. You would then brand the product and get to work on building your brand.
If you're building your brand you want to do even more due diligence. Find a niche or a need. There may be manufacturers in China who have great products but it may not be popular in other countries yet. There may be a few sellers but if you make some changes and build your brand you have an advantage to get going.
- Devin