Online Auctions Product Distributors

Having a product source is critical to your success when selling on Ebay. The choice of product should be determined by your passion, vision, and knowledge of an in particular item(s). Here are some suggestions on finding product and distributors;

• Surf the web; Use keywords such as wholesale, "product brand", distributors, closeouts, a "particular business", ect.
• Research your local library; There is a wealth of information on product areas, purchasing products, distributors, wholesalers, ect.
• Shopping; Shop in areas that would carry your product. Ex. Malls, thrift stores, gift shops, ect. You'd be amazed at the discounts you can find in your local stores, and turn around and resell for a profit on Ebay!
• Telephone Book; Do not hesitate to call and discuss your questions or request with the manager of the business. (or owner)

Here is another great resource that I have used; Approximately 3 mths. ago, I ran across an online, shopping rebate program, called Big Crumbs. What attracted me to this program was that you could earn cash back on every Ebay purchase you make, and If you were an Ebay Seller with a Store, you could register your store here, free, for more visibility. I was skeptical at first, but found it was completely free to join, they have a super friendly staff, and I have actually earned a nice return on all of my Ebay spending! You can visit their site here; http://www.earnmoney2shop.com/. Anyway, outside of earning cash back on Ebay, they also have a list of over 230 top retailers that you can shop at, and earn cash back. I found a very reputable store here, made a very large, deeply discounted purchase, to resell on Ebay for a profit, and still earned cash back in my Big Crumbs account. Talk about a win win situation!

One of the most difficult aspects of online auctions is finding the right product. Here are some reminders to keep you from getting frustrated;

• The supplier must have a large variety of products to choose from. These suppliers must be legitimate and authentic. Do your background work related to the company - Ask for certificates of authenticity. This includes drop shipping companies.
• Make sure the suppliers are legitimate and trustworthy. There must be a standard of service that they provide you as a customer, even if you are not the end user. Ask for secure payment methods when finalizing a deal. Knowing who you can trust in the business world is important! Contact the BBB for suppliers that are on the "bad" list. Stay away from those.
• The company you choose must cater to small home business owners. They should not place a minimum order for you to purchase. Whether it is 1 item or 2000 items, they should be willing to work with you. As with most companies, the more you buy, the bigger discount you will receive, per item.
• It is important that the company you choose, should update their product list on a regular basis. This will ensure that the supplier information is correct.
• The optimum supplier must supply information regarding products with a company guarantee. Look at memberships with the BBB On-Line Reliability Program, Better Internet Bureau, Fair Trade Authority, ect. The supplier should also provide you with payment processing information.

The above mentioned, allows for your piece of mind when finding and dealing with suppliers, manufactures, wholesalers, ect. This will virtually guarantee the safety of your business by creating strong relationships with others who have the same business desires. Confidence in your business operations is essential in creating the bottom line of profits.