Choosing Wholesale Watch Suppliers

Finding a good wholesaler in any business can be difficult. When selling watches, there are so many wholesalers that it can seem impossible to choose among them. Not all wholesalers are equal, though. Here are some things to consider when choosing a watch wholesaler.

When weighing the pros and cons of the various wholesalers, some things are important to know. Here are some ideas of what to look for.

Beware of wholesalers who charge you a membership fee. True wholesalers are in business to supply retailers. Often those who charge membership fees don't offer prices low enough to warrant the additional fees.

Pay attention to minimum order requirements. Often larger orders mean lower cost per piece, but you want to be certain that the minimum requirement makes sense for you. Ideally, the per-piece price should be low enough that you can be competitive, but with a low enough minimum that you don't have a large inventory sitting around.

Don't underrate customer service. Before committing to a company, call them a few times. Ask questions that they should be able to handle. Make sure the phone is answered fairly quickly. Determine whether or not these are people you can work with.

Availability is also important. If you tend to carry a smaller inventory, you don't want to re-order only to find you can't get new stock for several weeks. This will in turn give you less to sell, making it likely that you will lose customers.

Unfortunately, it takes time to wade through all those websites. Getting recommendations from somebody else might help you narrow it down more quickly. In the end you won't be able to see them all, but you don't have to view every last one to make the best choice.