9 tips for buying iPods wholesale...
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1. NEVER buy from asia, ever. Apple does not export the iPod to china, so why would China have great deals on wholesale ipods? Either their fake or greymarket, either way your screwed. Believe me, it is not worth your time looking for asian suppliers of products like these. Instead, stay within your own country like the US.
2. Don't fall for rediculously low prices. The cheapest you can possible get the new 8gb nanos is around $210 - $215 a piece and you have to buy about 25 - 50 total to get that kind of pricing. Anyone offering you 8gb nanos for $150 a piece is nothing but a stone cold crook. To get pricing anywhere near that, you'd have to do a PR(Production Run) from Apple for about 10,000 - 100,000 iPods and even then, your probably looking at $160 - $165 a unit.
3. Always and I mean, ALWAYS use some form of secured payment for your first order and probably for your 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Escrow.com is the best and use only them, I can't think of another escrow company I trust. If they don't accept escrow, back off. Credit cards are not always 100% secured so make sure you check with your bank first.
4. NEVER USE WESTERN UNION OR T/T!! Not ever. Only use bank transfer if you have done multiple and I mean multiple transactions with them. Even then, you are still at great risk for fraud.
5. Use paypal with EXTREME caution. You may think you are secured because paypal will refund you if you don't get your products. What you don't know, you will only get a refund IF the scammer still has your money in his account, which is rare. I've heard a lot of scam stories of people who paid with paypal only to never get any products and when they would file a complaint with paypal, paypal would come back saying their is no money in their account for a refund.
6. Research your company, THROUGHLY! Simply calling the guy and saying well he sounds nice and genuine isn't going to cut it. Your best bet is to check them out on the many wholesale forums out there like this one, bw.net, and thewholesaleforums.co.uk. These are great forums with talking with other traders who have had similar experiances. When in doubt about a company, don't let your greed control you. Walk away and find another company to do business with.
7. When buying in large amounts of 100 or more, try to use Hellmanns or SGS's inspection services. You will pay for it but you can be assured from them that you are getting a genuine product.
8. Be careful with the so called "brokers". Many of the iPod brokers can be legit and useful but remember, you are not getting the iPods from them, they are just taking your money, cutting a percent or dollar amount for themselves and then sending your money to their supplier to handle the shipment. If things go wrong, it can get ugly between the purchaser, broker, and supplier. It is always best to deal directly with the supplier if possible. Always ask who you are buying from if they have the stock themselves. If they say yes, ask for a picture. There is no reason they should deny you that and if they still refuse, walk away.
9. Use alibaba with caution when finding suppliers. Your best bet is to find a supplier on a reputable forum like bw.net or thewholesaleforums.co.uk where there is a feedback system in place and ALL registered sellers have to go through a verification process before being allowed to sell on the forum.
I hope this steers some of you in the right path. Even though most of this was geared towards iPods, it is very similar for those of you trying to buy PSPs, Xbox 360s, PS3s etc..I hate coming on here and reading these stories of these worthless scammers taking away your money. If anyone has any questions, feel free to send me a message and I will try to help you as best as possible.
2. Don't fall for rediculously low prices. The cheapest you can possible get the new 8gb nanos is around $210 - $215 a piece and you have to buy about 25 - 50 total to get that kind of pricing. Anyone offering you 8gb nanos for $150 a piece is nothing but a stone cold crook. To get pricing anywhere near that, you'd have to do a PR(Production Run) from Apple for about 10,000 - 100,000 iPods and even then, your probably looking at $160 - $165 a unit.
3. Always and I mean, ALWAYS use some form of secured payment for your first order and probably for your 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Escrow.com is the best and use only them, I can't think of another escrow company I trust. If they don't accept escrow, back off. Credit cards are not always 100% secured so make sure you check with your bank first.
4. NEVER USE WESTERN UNION OR T/T!! Not ever. Only use bank transfer if you have done multiple and I mean multiple transactions with them. Even then, you are still at great risk for fraud.
5. Use paypal with EXTREME caution. You may think you are secured because paypal will refund you if you don't get your products. What you don't know, you will only get a refund IF the scammer still has your money in his account, which is rare. I've heard a lot of scam stories of people who paid with paypal only to never get any products and when they would file a complaint with paypal, paypal would come back saying their is no money in their account for a refund.
6. Research your company, THROUGHLY! Simply calling the guy and saying well he sounds nice and genuine isn't going to cut it. Your best bet is to check them out on the many wholesale forums out there like this one, bw.net, and thewholesaleforums.co.uk. These are great forums with talking with other traders who have had similar experiances. When in doubt about a company, don't let your greed control you. Walk away and find another company to do business with.
7. When buying in large amounts of 100 or more, try to use Hellmanns or SGS's inspection services. You will pay for it but you can be assured from them that you are getting a genuine product.
8. Be careful with the so called "brokers". Many of the iPod brokers can be legit and useful but remember, you are not getting the iPods from them, they are just taking your money, cutting a percent or dollar amount for themselves and then sending your money to their supplier to handle the shipment. If things go wrong, it can get ugly between the purchaser, broker, and supplier. It is always best to deal directly with the supplier if possible. Always ask who you are buying from if they have the stock themselves. If they say yes, ask for a picture. There is no reason they should deny you that and if they still refuse, walk away.
9. Use alibaba with caution when finding suppliers. Your best bet is to find a supplier on a reputable forum like bw.net or thewholesaleforums.co.uk where there is a feedback system in place and ALL registered sellers have to go through a verification process before being allowed to sell on the forum.
I hope this steers some of you in the right path. Even though most of this was geared towards iPods, it is very similar for those of you trying to buy PSPs, Xbox 360s, PS3s etc..I hate coming on here and reading these stories of these worthless scammers taking away your money. If anyone has any questions, feel free to send me a message and I will try to help you as best as possible.
26 Oct 2006 17:00
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Replying to [Xskn Distributor]:thanks for the info on bw.net and the wholesaleforums.co.uk...i am thanking about purchasing handbags,but i am really woried about some of these co's...even tho i am not planing to buy ippods,your article helped me alot.thanks
02 Feb 2008 20:13
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Replying to [wilcin]:hello,you can contact to us for dropship buisness,we have new model MP4/MP3,nail printer ,and flower printer.pls contact to us at allanshi0520@gmail.com or MSN: allan@chitownimports.com
Best Regards,
Allan
Best Regards,
Allan
24 Feb 2008 22:46
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Replying to [wilcin]:hello,you can contact to us for dropship buisness,we have new model MP4/MP3,nail printer ,and flower printer.pls contact to us at allanshi0520@gmail.com or MSN: allan@chitownimports.com
Best Regards,
Allan
Best Regards,
Allan
24 Feb 2008 22:46
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Replying to [shazamm11]:we have USA customers,and rep in san diego,you can ask from them for our business.we do nail printer and flower printer and MP4/MP3.
Here is my MSN: allan@chitownimports.com
email: allanshi0520@gmail.com
thanks
allan
Here is my MSN: allan@chitownimports.com
email: allanshi0520@gmail.com
thanks
allan
24 Feb 2008 23:10
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Replying to [Xskn Distributor]:
Hi:
Here is Paul.We are exporter in China for Mp3\Mp4\USB Flash Drive\Digital Photo Frame\Portable DVD Player\etc
We sincerely to show you that it is impossible to buy Brand Name Electronics(New) from China with cheap price.
Just two points:
1:They are scammer.Send you nothing or send you wrong items(after get your payment). New original Brand electronics sold expensive in China than in USA or Europe.because they are Brand name!!!!!
2:Send our refurbished or old items
If you have interesting to import Chinese electronics, you just can import all items made in china with No Brand name or your own Brand name with cheap price which has competetive in the market,If you can accept then we can talk about in detail for our cooperation by email.
Our email:sale@bestgotrading.com
Best regards
Paul
Mar 1st.2008
Hi:
Here is Paul.We are exporter in China for Mp3\Mp4\USB Flash Drive\Digital Photo Frame\Portable DVD Player\etc
We sincerely to show you that it is impossible to buy Brand Name Electronics(New) from China with cheap price.
Just two points:
1:They are scammer.Send you nothing or send you wrong items(after get your payment). New original Brand electronics sold expensive in China than in USA or Europe.because they are Brand name!!!!!
2:Send our refurbished or old items
If you have interesting to import Chinese electronics, you just can import all items made in china with No Brand name or your own Brand name with cheap price which has competetive in the market,If you can accept then we can talk about in detail for our cooperation by email.
Our email:sale@bestgotrading.com
Best regards
Paul
Mar 1st.2008
01 Mar 2008 06:37
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Quoting from [Liquid]:
Replying to [tygerimports]: After many painstaking months of searching and searching for new iPods at a good price, I have come to the conclusion that they do not exist. I am now only dealing with refurbished ipods. They look and act new. I can offer them refurbished at a much better price. They come with a warranty. Are in the US already, and I have an honest distributor who can supply thousands per month. This is the way to go. Don't waste your time with scammers and conterfeits.
I have had alot of trouble finding the real suppliers too. Its been a time consuming and frustrating process. I would really appreciate it if you can give me the details of the refurbished IPOD supplier in the USA. Thank you.
Paris
25 Apr 2008 07:48
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Quoting from [Guap]:
Replying to [Xskn Distributor]:what about mp4 1gb...how much should i buy them for? why china dont use paypal
China DOES accept paypal!!
*****YOU should never ever, ever buy from a company that will not accept paypal. ESPECIALLY companys that tell you they do not accept paypal or that it is "unavailable in China"
How many times have you asked a china supplier. "hi there! do you accept paypal"?
and this is what you get in return... "No, i am very sorry. how about Western Union or T/T as paypal is not accepted in China.." ...LIE LIE LIE!! all of my suppliers accept Paypal and to experiment with newer suppliers I make a SMALL order. like i mean a 100$ order.. in hopes that Paypal can get my money back for me... ![[em11]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_sweat.gif){kind=icon}
but any ways. i agree that something needs to be done to pretty much banish these little rip offs !@#$#*&@!!!!!!! it is not right. but seriousely people!!!
ALWAYS MAKE A SECURE PAYMENT!!!! NEVER PAY WITH WESTERN UNION, BANK TRANSFER OR T/T!!!!! THERE IS NO WAY TO TRACK THAT YOUVE PAID THESE PEOPLE OR WHAT YOUVE PAID THEM FOR!! NO PAPER TRAIL WHAT SO EVER!!
01 May 2008 08:51
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Thank you can you please send me contact information for escrow.com and helmanns or sgs's inspection services
16 May 2008 18:05
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Quoting from [gzsupplier]:
Replying to [Xskn Distributor]:
While most of the points in the post are accurate - the first one is not.
Most IPODS are manufactured in China - Shenzhen acutally by a company called FoxConn who are contracted by Apple to assemble the products for them. I have toured the factory - it's huge and secure.
So basically the premise that Apple doesn't ship Ipods to China doesn't hold up. Buying Ipods in China on a retail level from official stores still gets you a better price retail than in most places around the world.
I know it is possible to get good deals for wholesale ipods out of Hong Kong/China - or rather was. Most legitimate trading companies do not deal in ipods anymore because of the very very VERY thin margins - where are 2 years ago i was shipping first generation ipods out of Hong Kong with very good margins - however, i don't bother with ipods anymore as margins on a legitimate level are miniscule.
All you are left with now is a lot of scam companies who promise prices that are out of this world - but can rarely deliver.
Yes, Ipods are manufactured in China too. Manufactured products are shipped to countries like Hong Kong then re-importing them to China to be sold in the markets. This is why Ipods are very expensive in retail outlets rather than other countries. Also one way is that Ipods sales usually will not be large for just one company as purchase of these are limited. Able to sell to just one customer by the thousands is not possible. I have also sold these couple years back and the max i could sell to a customer is not more than 200pcs for each size. Take this as a step to check the company.
22 Aug 2008 23:48
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27 Aug 2008 09:44