The Truth About Buying Wholesale Lists on Ebay

I have purchased many of these so-called wholesale lists in the past, and the conclusion was always the same – It was a rip off. The wholesale lists are typically sold by individuals who purchased them prior and were ripped off. They claim to have the end all solution to finding true wholesalers and drop shippers. The fact of the matter is that they provide a list of so-called wholesalers and companies that typically fall into one of theses four categories:

1. Middlemen – The lists are peppered with individuals and companies that are just middlemen between you and the real supplier.
2. Paid Directories – Are companies that offer wholesale products with a monthly membership.
3. Wholesale Want-to-be – These are the companies that claim they supply at wholesale, but the discount is so minimal you can find it cheaper on Ebay, Amazon, or somewhere else on the Internet.
4. Counterfeit Manufacturers – There are many companies overseas that replicate brand name products and sell them as legitimate. Do not associate with these companies at all as it is illegal to import counterfeit items.

There may be an occasional list sold on Ebay that’s worth the money, but overall they are just a waste of time and money. Have you ever heard the phrase, “If it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is?” It holds true when purchasing products from Ebay and other overseas manufacturers.

There are many companies out there that claim to sell at wholesale, but want to charge you a monthly fee just to access their product list. No true wholesale company is going to charge you to view their product list. Many companies, especially overseas, claim to have the latest product at an unbelievable price, but they are all scams. Major brand name companies to not distribute their product to just anybody. When it comes to the Internet if it sounds to good to be true, then IT IS.

If you were considering purchasing a wholesale list from Ebay I would think twice. You can find many wholesale directories that provide real wholesale information for Free. Wholesale Lookup is a free directory that provides a list of wholesale companies by industry and country.