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Some Places to Look for the Right Product Online

When you’re just starting out in your online business finding just the right products to sell online can be the number one problem. Knowing where to start looking can help.

1. Drop Shipper Directories:

Drop shippers are wholesalers that will ship products direct to your customers so that you don’t have to invest in or store your own inventory. List’s of drop shippers are for sale online, but make sure you buy from a reputable seller.

2. Local Businesses:

You might find businesses in your neighborhood that offer just the right kind of products for you to sale, but are not yet into e-commerce. Offer to sell their product’s online in exchange for a percentage of any profits that you make.

3. Craft Stores:

Your local craft store is a good source to find some unique products, and they may be willing to reduce their prices if you purchase their product’s in quantity. Either buy their item outright, or try to set up a consignment arrangement with them.

4. Garage Sales and Flea Markets:

Garage sales and flea markets are a very good place to look for some items to sell online. Do some research in the categories that you are interested in, and then start scouring garage sales and flea markets for good prices.

5. eBay:

eBay itself can be a source for you to find products. Look for wholesale lots that can be broken down for individual sale at a higher price.

6. Wholesaler Directories:

Your local library will most likely have a directory of manufacturers, wholesalers, and/or distributors. Most directories are organized by SIC code so that you can zero in on the product categories that you are interested in the most.

7. Trade Shows:

Trade shows are a very good way to source products. Lots of the merchants gather in one place to look for resellers. To find trade show in a particular industry, contact trade associations and industry publications.

8. Importers:

You may want to consider to contact companies that import product’s from overseas. It’s very possible to source product’s directly from overseas. This requires a lot of expertise, but a lot of companies have done it successfully.