Wholesale Supplier Free Inventory Data Feed
Free inventory data feeds . . .
are available if you know where to look. Both WYNIT and DBL, the two major wholesale distributors of consumer electronics, have data feeds. However, these are real wholesale distributors and require that you establish an account and provide proof of your sales tax permit. If you ask, they will help set you up with their data feed.
To find more sources of data feeds you may have to contact wholesale distributors directly to see if they offer a feed and whether or not there is an extra fee. Keep in mind that most legitimate dropshippers are either real wholesalers or manufacturers who offer dropshipping as a service. They may or may not have a fee. In other words, they are not “selling” dropshipping, and as such they do not generally cultivate search engine visibility or positioning. They don’t have to because it isn’t essential to their business.
Sidebar Comment
The noise and brouha about dropshipping has largely been created by Internet marketers trying to create a demand for a particular kind of service. They have largely succeeded as many people are now convinced that they can make easy money dropshipping products.
It is important to understand that these companies such as WYNIT and DBL are not dropshippers, per se. That is, they offer the data feed as a service and offer dropshipping as an option. BUT, they are not warehouse dropshippers such as dropshipdesign.com. Dropshipdesign is a discount retail business that sells products to you at a discount, but it is not a wholesaler and should not be confused with true wholesale businesses.
You can find more dropship distributors offering data feeds by using a reliable online wholesale directory such as Salehoo. Using Salehoo as an example, you would have access to a list several thousand product distributors to work from. The Salehoo forum would be a valuable asset in this regard, as well, as you’d be able to tap the knowledge of the membership base.
Also, you can get free data feeds through Sharasale.com. These are affiliate data feeds, not dropship inventory feeds, but this might be helpful for some of you. Commission Junction merchants also offer data feeds, but I think use of the feeds requires a payment of 200 and some dollars.
A DVD dropshipping source I’ll reveal is buyritedvd.com. Buyrite is not a true wholesaler because they don’t require a sales tax permit. However, their prices are very good and are often the same as or sometimes even a little below wholesale. They do have a free data feed. The downside is that they charge a small monthly membership fee. Check them out. They might work for you. I have found them very easy to work with, and the customer service I have received has been friendly and quick. I have even spoken with them on the phone, and they were friendly, professional, and helpful.
You can get datafeeds as well from some of the major DVD wholesale distributors. If you want what we think is the best Wholesale DVD directory available, you need the Jillian guide. This will give you the top 3 true wholesale DVD distributors for the United States and Canada and just about every other major source of DVDs in North America. It is an extensive list. These are the companies who distribute to the major retail outlets in the U.S. I know that two of the distributors do have ecommerce solutions, and their promo and production are very good. However, be warned that wholesale DVDs are not cheap. If you think you can set up an account and get new release box office hits for $2, you are mistaken.
I apologize for not telling you outright who the three major distributors are. My feeling, here, is that if you are serious about this, you should be willing to buy the list. It is not expensive. The sales page is a little cheesy, but please do not be put off. Brent really knows his stuff, as you’ll find out if you take the time to get into the business.
Again, I’m sorry, but the information offered in the directory is, in my opinion, top flight, and just handing out for free would, again in my opinion, show no respect for the value of the information.
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