How to Find Your Perfect Wholesale Distributor for Computer Products

If you are planning on establishing a new website to sell computer accessories online or setting up a physical store for the same, the most viable source for goods would be a wholesaler. Wholesale retailers usually deal with businesses who buy products from them at a price lower than the maximum retail prices and these businesses then sell those products to customers at suitable prices at MRP or below MRP as they see fit.

Finding a wholesaler is not an easy task, for wholesalers are often in business with multiple firms at once whom they sell their goods too. Here is our concise guide on how to find the perfect wholesale distributor for your business needs:

Manufacturer or Distributor?

PC hardware manufacturers are those who actually build the computer hardware parts and accessories in bulk. They sell their goods to the retailer, who then sells it to businesses, who then sell it to customers. It is evident that buying from the manufacturer will probably cost the lowest per unit, but there is a major flaw in the business. Manufacturers expect to ship a truckload of goods per purchase, so if you have just established your store or e-commerce website, you probably cannot spend a lot of money to buy a lot of goods that may or may not sell. For example, if you need 100 computer keyboards for your stock, you can approach the wholesale distributor, who can sell you 100 keyboards at a wholesale price. But if you approach the manufacturer, they will expect you to buy at least 5000 or 10000 units, which may not be suitable for you.

Minimum Order Retailers

Certain retailers put a minimum order limit on their products. This means that if you want to buy something from those hardware wholesalers, you will have to place a minimum amount of set orders. Some have higher limits, some have lower limits. You want to look for those retailers who don’t have high limits on minimum orders. There is no telling when you will need more orders and when less, so it is better to be prepared for the worst. You can talk to retailers online, via calls or visit them in person to get more details about the ordering process.

Reliability and Stability

There are two things you want in your online wholesaler. They have to be reliable so that you get all your goods in time or with minimal delays, and they have to be stable so that you get your ordered goods even if there is a shortage among other wholesalers, as long as the manufacturer keeps churning out the goods in proper quantities. You can enquire about these wholesale retailers online and look up reviews posted about them in order to get a clear idea about the reliability and stability of the retailer. You can also ask previous or current clients who do business with those wholesale retailers to know-how about their business dealing processes.