A lot of wholesalers to-be have suddenly popped out from nowhere on the internet and the number seem to be increasing on a daily basis. So tread carefully: check their credibility as a company by searching the Internet, reading testimonials and through word of mouth.

Get to know your wholesaler's return policies and read all product descriptions thoroughly. Buying from a wholesaler is different than buying retail. You get the lower prices, however there may be different exchange policies. Sometimes discounts offered on the products are low, but the products are obsolete. Or the products are in high demand but the discounts offered are not lucrative at all.

Check online wholesale distribution directories to get the most updated and comprehensive list of products and wholesale suppliers from across the world.

If you can find a legitimate wholesaler, you can still get products at lower prices than smaller business.

Many wholesalers now offer their bulk quantity pricing benefits online for much lower prices since they understand that the internet is an untapped resource for making some extra money.