How to Choose a good Mobile Wholesaler?
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I have a online cell phone store and I want to find some good suppliers from China, but I heard that the China market is risky and can you guys give me some advices to help me choose good mobile wholesalers?
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14 Sep 2009 20:11
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15 Sep 2009 02:40
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A large assortment of cell phones.
To operate a profitable mobile phone store, you want two types of cell phones. These are quality cell phones, which are often the newer, more expensive models, and cheap cell phones. Cheap cell phones are those that people can purchase when on a budget or for emergency purposes only. To increase your sales, cater to both types of consumers. So, look for wholesale suppliers that can give you both.
A large assortment of mobile phone accessories.
If you operate a cell phone store, most of your attention will be focused on the cell phones themselves. This is good, as quality and cheap phones will generate interest among customers. Even still, one of your best chances of making money is with cell phone accessories. Did you just buy a case of Motorola cell phones? Make sure you have matching faceplates, chargers, blue tooth headsets, and so forth available for sale. Most wholesale mobile phone suppliers also sell accessories, but always compare prices.
Good wholesale prices.
When buying wholesale, never pay full price. If you do, you will lose money, not make it. Unfortunately, it can be hard to see if you are getting a good discount. Most wholesalers are good at making it seem like you are, but you may not. With new mobile phones always hitting the market, older models decrease in value quite often. Don’t assume a wholesale supplier alters their prices to this deprecation. Look for yourself. Visit the website of the cell phone manufacturer or an online cell phone store. Compare wholesale prices against selling prices. Always make sure you can resell the phones for a profit.
To operate a profitable mobile phone store, you want two types of cell phones. These are quality cell phones, which are often the newer, more expensive models, and cheap cell phones. Cheap cell phones are those that people can purchase when on a budget or for emergency purposes only. To increase your sales, cater to both types of consumers. So, look for wholesale suppliers that can give you both.
A large assortment of mobile phone accessories.
If you operate a cell phone store, most of your attention will be focused on the cell phones themselves. This is good, as quality and cheap phones will generate interest among customers. Even still, one of your best chances of making money is with cell phone accessories. Did you just buy a case of Motorola cell phones? Make sure you have matching faceplates, chargers, blue tooth headsets, and so forth available for sale. Most wholesale mobile phone suppliers also sell accessories, but always compare prices.
Good wholesale prices.
When buying wholesale, never pay full price. If you do, you will lose money, not make it. Unfortunately, it can be hard to see if you are getting a good discount. Most wholesalers are good at making it seem like you are, but you may not. With new mobile phones always hitting the market, older models decrease in value quite often. Don’t assume a wholesale supplier alters their prices to this deprecation. Look for yourself. Visit the website of the cell phone manufacturer or an online cell phone store. Compare wholesale prices against selling prices. Always make sure you can resell the phones for a profit.
15 Sep 2009 02:43
Post 4 of 9
Low minimum purchase.
It is not uncommon for wholesale suppliers to require a minimum purchase. If you are looking to stock a brick and mortar store or an online store, you will need a lot of mobile phones and accessories. For that reason, you should meet the minimum purchase requirement. Still, only purchase what you need. This is important with wholesalers that have a large minimum purchase amount. Don’t be forced to buy extra phones, if you don’t anticipate selling them.
Low shipping costs.
Most wholesale products are shipped. Unless you are lucky enough to find a local wholesale supplier that allows for free pickup, prepare to pay for shipping. Unfortunately, high shipping costs can ruin an otherwise good wholesale discount. Always include shipping costs with the wholesale costs. For example, a package of 4 Nokia phones may cost $100. That is $25 per phone. If you pay $20 in shipping, that increases the cost of each phone to $30. Make sure you can still sell the phones for a profit.
Good reviews.
Many wholesalers sell mobile phone and cell phone accessories. Of course, you want to find quality products at a good price, but it is important to consider reputation. Always do business with someone you can trust. You can use consumer reporting websites, the Better Business Bureau, and wholesale review websites to gauge a supplier. Look for those that have quality products, good prices, quick shipping, low shipping costs, and a reputation for packing. Unless you are offered a significant savings, start out small. See how you like the service of a wholesaler before placing a huge order.
It is not uncommon for wholesale suppliers to require a minimum purchase. If you are looking to stock a brick and mortar store or an online store, you will need a lot of mobile phones and accessories. For that reason, you should meet the minimum purchase requirement. Still, only purchase what you need. This is important with wholesalers that have a large minimum purchase amount. Don’t be forced to buy extra phones, if you don’t anticipate selling them.
Low shipping costs.
Most wholesale products are shipped. Unless you are lucky enough to find a local wholesale supplier that allows for free pickup, prepare to pay for shipping. Unfortunately, high shipping costs can ruin an otherwise good wholesale discount. Always include shipping costs with the wholesale costs. For example, a package of 4 Nokia phones may cost $100. That is $25 per phone. If you pay $20 in shipping, that increases the cost of each phone to $30. Make sure you can still sell the phones for a profit.
Good reviews.
Many wholesalers sell mobile phone and cell phone accessories. Of course, you want to find quality products at a good price, but it is important to consider reputation. Always do business with someone you can trust. You can use consumer reporting websites, the Better Business Bureau, and wholesale review websites to gauge a supplier. Look for those that have quality products, good prices, quick shipping, low shipping costs, and a reputation for packing. Unless you are offered a significant savings, start out small. See how you like the service of a wholesaler before placing a huge order.
15 Sep 2009 02:43
Post 6 of 9
Quoting from [chaplinw]:
I have a online cell phone store and I want to find some good suppliers from China, but I heard that the China market is risky and can you guys give me some advices to help me choose good mobile wholesalers?
Always be very careful when buying mobile phones from well-known international companies (iPhone, Nokia, SonyEricsson, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry etc.) on Chinese wholesale websites at cheap prices far below market price. In most cases it simply doesn't work and you only receive fake items or nothing at all.
Usually only mobile phones from domestic Chinese manufacturers can be found at low prices, whether you buy them from a Chinese trading company or directly from the factory. But these domestic electronic products are often not very well-known outside China.
Andy Cheung (China Services)
05 Oct 2009 07:03
Post 7 of 9
you are just operating a onling store,how is the selling position?
Frankly speaking,there are so many mobile manufacturers in Shenzhen City.
and all the phones sell fast in the world market,you may search them on alibaba.com
they are all "gold supplier".So you may rest assured about the quality.
Good luck.
Calvin Zhu
Frankly speaking,there are so many mobile manufacturers in Shenzhen City.
and all the phones sell fast in the world market,you may search them on alibaba.com
they are all "gold supplier".So you may rest assured about the quality.
Good luck.
Calvin Zhu
20 Oct 2009 21:47
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
I hope you and business are both doing well.
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Looking forward to receiving from you soon.
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Hotmail: Follislee@live.cn
I hope you and business are both doing well.
As a professional manufacturer specialised in chargers in Shenzhen,here I would like to recommend our Charger for iphone/ipod. Mobile phone charger / battery and laptop power inverter FYI,you could have a look at www.glarestar.com. You would find to need the products in the website. we warmly welcome your presences and order products which are good in quality and low in price.
We also could provide other chargers like USB AC chargers,car chargers, power chargers ,mobile phone battery .multifunctional chargers charger Kit and computer tool kit etc..
Looking forward to receiving from you soon.
WEBSITE: http://www.glarestar.com
Hotmail: Follislee@live.cn
21 Oct 2009 05:17
Post 9 of 9
Help in choosing a reliable mobile wholesale with phones that can be used internationally. I live in Botswana
19 Nov 2009 09:37
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