Wholesale Shoes

While wholesale shoes aren't hard to find, there are a few points you'll need to bear in mind if you're thinking about buying some.

Buying Wholesale Shoes

The first thing you'll find out when you go shopping with wholesalers is that this isn't a good way to get yourself some cheap shoes. Wholesalers offer shoes at much lower prices than retailers, but they will expect you to buy in bulk. The vast majority of wholesalers have a minimum order. This means that you have to commit to buying anything between a dozen to a hundred pairs before that discount will kick in.

Many wholesalers will also deal only with trade buyers. This means that you may have to prove that you are operating a business, rather than simply buying as an individual. Some wholesalers will ask to see receipts from other wholesale purchases, while others will be content to see your tax number or certificate of registration.

Some shoe wholesalers are easier to build a relationship with than others. Generally, smaller operations are the easiest to strike up a working relationship with. If you're running a business on a small scale, however, it can take time for the wholesaler in question to agree to process large orders for you.

Where to Buy Wholesale Footwear

There are a large number of shoe wholesalers to choose from, both online and off. If possible, try to find a good source of wholesale shoes in your local area to save money on shipping. With this approach, you'll also have the opportunity to get to know the proprietors on a more personal basis. This can help build trust for future orders.

If you're looking online for wholesale shoes, there are a few places to try:

• Wholesale Clothing Mart carries shoes, boots, sandals, bags, accessories, and clothes. Shoes are typically sold in cases containing 18 pairs of shoes per case. There is a minimum order amount of $200.
• Ceri Wholesale also offers shoes, handbags, and other accessories for wholesale. Minimum order is $200. Buyers can purchase without a reseller license unless they are located in California.
• Wholesale Fashion sells wholesale shoes aimed at the younger end of the market. They sell only to other businesses and require a reseller license from other Florida-based businesses
• eBay has a busy wholesale section, with shoes, clothes, and accessories on offer. The advantage of buying your wholesale shoes from eBay is that there is no minimum order, and most sellers don't care whether you're registered as a business or not. The disadvantage, on the other hand, is that you will have less flexibility when placing your order.

Tips for Buying Wholesale Shoes

• Check the range of sizes on offer. Most shoes are sold in cases, so it's a good idea to make sure that your case will contain a range of different sizes. You don't want to end up with dozens of pairs of shoes in a size which will be hard to sell!
• Negotiate. Although wholesalers state a set price on their websites and in their brochures, many will be prepared to negotiate. Once you've built up a good working relationship with the wholesaler in question, haggling will become much easier!
• Do your homework. Before you even think about buying wholesale shoes to resell, find out how much the styles you're thinking about are selling for. Remember to take into account the price the wholesaler will charge to ship your order to you and your time in processing the sold items when you're calculating how much you can sell each pair for.