Hi,

I am trying to find out if anyone has been successful in starting a real business importing products (into USA) and selling them.  I have not had any luck myself, if yu have tells us about yourself and how you did it.

How did you started?

What products and what quantity did you start with?

How did u find your buyers?

how much were u able to make?

Were u able to do it as full time job?

Thanks.

How did you started?      I got fed up working for someone

What products and what quantity did you start with?     light up novelties. Bought 1,000 pcs

How did u find your buyers?   Find companies who buy your product and ring  them up

how much were u able to make?   Millions & Millions

Were u able to do it as full time job?  of course

My freind, you are nowhere near being able to start your own businewss. These are very , very basic questions that you should know already. NEVER ask how much profit/money someone makes from selling goods, that is impertinant.

You need to

1 Identify products you want to sell. Maybe something you already know about

2 search the market for companies who buy this product

3. Search for companies who already supply this item and go and look at the quality, cost etcc

4 Find a good competitve manufacturer

5 Get to know all about your competition ( in detail)

6 Ring potential  customers up with your sales pitch

7 Make appointments to go and see them

Remember, all the above has got to be done with a meticulous approach. You will make mistakes , but learn by them. and............

Good luck!

Hi, Skyliner

If you could like to import novelties, i think maybe i could be some service of you.

Sharon..I cant seem to get into your web site despite a successful sign up..can you help?

I;d like to see what kind of novelty products you have

regards

OK, just 'cos there seems to be alot of people without much success, I'll tell you about my little enterprise. Last year I imported 12,000 pedometers in to Australia and created a "walking kit" with a website link and basically made the "happy meal" of walking. We sell them via the web and a range of outlets for $39.95. We have 600 left, meaning we sold 11400 so far. We now are doing a deal for next year for 20,000 to 50,000 units. It's been an unexpected success. We have a website at www.10000steps.com.au that explains what we did. Now we are looking at other products to bring in. So I went to the Canton Fair this October and found a bunch of new cool stuff that I am looking to import and even found a few things we might be able to export. That's my story.

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OK, just 'cos there seems to be alot of people without much success, I'll tell you about my little enterprise. Last year I imported 12,000 pedometers in to Australia and created a "walking kit" with a website link and basically made the "happy meal" of walking. We sell them via the web and a range of outlets for $39.95. We have 600 left, meaning we sold 11400 so far. We now are doing a deal for next year for 20,000 to 50,000 units. It's been an unexpected success. We have a website at www.10000steps.com.au that explains what we did. Now we are looking at other products to bring in. So I went to the Canton Fair this October and found a bunch of new cool stuff that I am looking to import and even found a few things we might be able to export. That's my story.

Quoting from [switchex]:

Hi,

I am trying to find out if anyone has been successful in starting a real business importing products (into USA) and selling them.  I have not had any luck myself, if yu have tells us about yourself and how you did it.

How did you started?

What products and what quantity did you start with?

How did u find your buyers?

how much were u able to make?

Were u able to do it as full time job?

Thanks.

Hi there,

I am a wholesaler and import my handcraft from South and the South East Asia, so far so good.  I carry unusual / unique beautiful handcrafts home decors and also sells fashionable handbags made from recycled juicepacks.

Cris

Hi,

I am trying to find out if anyone has been successful in starting a real business importing products (into USA) and selling them.  I have not had any luck myself, if yu have tells us about yourself and how you did it.

How did you started?

What products and what quantity did you start with?

How did u find your buyers?

how much were u able to make?

Were u able to do it as full time job?

Thanks.

hi

we have a product which name is battery heated vest ,and it is like electric  blanket ,it can keep your body warm by battery ,and it can keep you body warm for the whole day .

so you need not worry how cold the winter is

if you interested in it send mail to me To prevent spam, do not enter your contact information - Moderator 

and i can send you more information

Quoting from [sharon]:

Hi, Skyliner

If you could like to import novelties, i think maybe i could be some service of you.

 

hi ,

  Send more details on your product

I've been trying to locate some good suppliers for Plasma TV ( branded ) like Panasonic , Samsung etc.. but have not been able to find the right ones.I have come accross only scammers offering dirt cheap products which I'm not sure exist.

We are also suppliers of  DVD ( Portable ) 7" and MP4's and are doing well in these areas supplying to USA and Europe.

But I'm definetly looking for some reputed companies on Plasma.

Anyone , just let me know.

Rgds

Raj