Found a seemingly reliable source for electronics

[mcjerjer]

So I think I landed on a reliable supplier finally who sells genuine electronics at a great price. For example, the Nexus 7 tablet for $200 a piece is a great price. Really, what's important after being scammed a few times is to go through at least a round of sample orders. But I will deal with a company in Canada versus one in China any day. Now the problem is how do I safely sell these products. They have a wide range of products, all branded, coming from Canada, but I feel that I'll get shut down fast by Ebay if I try to sell too many at time.

If anyone has any tips, it would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks!

[unkown5454]

You do know they retail for $200 through every one else already right?

[mcjerjer]

That is for a one piece sample order. But even $200 for a small order seems pretty good to me within Canada. They Retail for $269 + taxes here. And $249 in the states.

This is for the 32gb.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by mcjerjer

So I think I landed on a reliable supplier finally who sells genuine electronics at a great price. Now the problem is how do I safely sell these products. They have a wide range of products, all branded, coming from Canada, but I feel that I'll get shut down fast by Ebay if I try to sell too many at time.

If anyone has any tips, it would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks!

Good work for looking for a dependable source for your items.

Safe selling will depend on the manner in which you run your account.

A new account with little to no feedback might have troubles. A business account, fully verified with a working plan, may be able to slowly sell the items.
Did you have anything like that in mind?

[mcjerjer]

Well I have a pretty good standing account with 150+ feedback. I will just try to sell slowly, a few every week, build feedback and go from there I think.

I was worried that I have been paying too high of a price after reading unknown's message. But I now realize that he/she was talking about the 16gb. I'm currently
dealing with the 32 gb ones. hehe.

[GreenBean]

FB of 150 means you are away to a good start.

If you do go slowly, then it should be doable.

[mcjerjer]

thanks! I'm just worried about the invoice dealio...

[unkown5454]

Originally Posted by mcjerjer

Well I have a pretty good standing account with 150+ feedback. I will just try to sell slowly, a few every week, build feedback and go from there I think.

I was worried that I have been paying too high of a price after reading unknown's message. But I now realize that he/she was talking about the 16gb. I'm currently
dealing with the 32 gb ones. hehe.

Sorry for confusion. And I do realize Canada has higher prices. Stick with that 32GB, it is certainly the most popular.

[Futuremogul888]

Even @ $200 you probably won't be able to make much, if anything on ebay/amazon. You won't get retail for the tablet and after the fees and shipping costs on your end. Even if it is a sample order, you won't get them much cheaper. Only the big players like best buy can make money off of electronics on ebay/amazon. The margins are so razor thin. So you figure:

Wholesale cost of Electronics + shipping to you per unit + Fees (Amazon/Ebay/Paypal) + Miscellaneous Costs of Doing Business = Discounted online purchase price for customers = No Profit/(Potential Lose)

[mcjerjer]

At bulk pricing. I can definitely profit. $200 is just the sample trial run price. I've already received a 20 pc order, and at the bulk price, it really is a good way for some to make money online.

[slim jim]

Originally Posted by mcjerjer

At bulk pricing. I can definitely profit. $200 is just the sample trial run price. I've already received a 20 pc order, and at the bulk price, it really is a good way for some to make money online.

i do wish you the best of luck but you can not profit on these items. they are meant to only be profitable to the big companies that sell them, best buy etc... otherwise those companies would not agree to sell them. the market is extremely saturated with these type of products. i am not trying to be cynical but at 200 plus other expenses you will not be able to make much on these

[AmazonStealth]

This thread is full of fail......

1. A large company is not going to distribute to extremely small time sellers like yourself. Large companies like best buy dont even make profit on those items. They make their money on the cases, and accessories. They carry those products to get you through the door or onto the website and then make bank on accessories they buy for .10 and sell for $40-100+, along with the protection plans.

2. Of course your "sample" was authentic or genuine. They did exactly what they wanted you to think and do..."Yeah, I finally found a legit supplier!". And then you order more and they are quality replicas. Half the parts will be real, and half (most likely the expensive and most important parts) will be cheap crap.

3. I am not ripping you, as your emotion can take over reality. Most products these days dont make money on the items themselves. For example video game consoles, tablets, phones, and the list goes on. Be smart.

[hercheys]

^ some particular electronics like Consoles, phones very minimum.

Find out whose their rep-distributor (i.e, techdata, GB corp, soft choice, ect.,)

Get commercial/pro-formas copies of these products, some return profits for cellphones/electronics reach 10/15% roi max.

They maybe phakes ?? hardly but has happened and the parts assembled are cheap,,you may not even know it.. somewhat true.

get to know you mqo, example 3-5 per lot? Ask these questions before buying. http://www.aspkin.com/forums/wholesa...-supplier.html

[mcjerjer]

Anyway, I guess you guys didn't read that I have already received a 20 pc order, all genuine, at a good price that is NOT at $200/pc.

I understand what you all are saying, but just because you have not found a good source that gives a price point allowing good profits, it does not mean that such a source does not exist.

Although very few of these comments actually have to do with my initial questions, and concerns, thanks for the tips.

Good luck to you all.

[AmazonStealth]

High demand electronics just arent going to end up in the hands of Joe Blow who want to make a little money off of 20 at a time. Your telling me google who is worth of 250+ billion is going to deal with anyone other than the top dogs? No way in hell. This is corporate America. They want nothing to do with you, unless you buy their product, then they will care .0000000000000001%

[Futuremogul888]

Originally Posted by mcjerjer

Anyway, I guess you guys didn't read that I have already received a 20 pc order, all genuine, at a good price that is NOT at $200/pc.

I understand what you all are saying, but just because you have not found a good source that gives a price point allowing good profits, it does not mean that such a source does not exist.

You are right. At a 20pcs order, you will get them at $199.95. At a 2000 piece order you will get them at $198.00. At 2,000,000 pieces you might be able to get them at $190.00 a piece but that will be the lowest you can get them at. That is if they are legit. If you are really getting them much cheaper they are ⊗⊗⊗⊗.

Amazonstealth is right the very vast majority of profit for any electronics store is made on the accessories and carrier commissions from an ongoing reccuring service fee (ie sprint, verizon, etc on a phone, tablet, laptop).

[slapped]

Any LEGIT Distributor will NEVER, EVER, under ANY Circumstance sell you a Replica, they will NEVER Misrepresent ANY product that they carry, The contracts ALONE that they have with the Manufactures are worth MILLIONS, they would NEVER put those contracts in Jeopardy,,,can you Imagine a Company like Ingram Micro selkling ⊗⊗⊗⊗ Ipads, they would lose their contract with Apple, and that contract alone is worth Tens of Millions, maybe More.

As for margins being Razor thin, well thats true,,,,BUT, Major Distributors also Offer Deals on Various Items, for Various Reasons that are UNBEATABLE, a PERFECT Example is Ingram Micro, Because they Overcommitted in their Purchase agreenments in their contract with Apple in reguards to the iPad Mini, 2 weeks ago they had a Special Sale for the Mini,,,$239 for the 16GB Mini Min 10PCS Purchase, and $339 for the 32GB,,,Purchasing at their Regular Price you CANNOT make a Profit on Amazon/Ebay,,But at that 2 Day Sale Price you could have,,,

Dealing with Real Distributors will Provide you with AMPLE Opportunities like this throught the Year

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by AmazonStealth

This thread is full of fail......

Do add IMO.

Absolutely the OP may fall flat on his face.

However he is making an endeavour to try something.

His thread is a change from the I wanna know or Gimme the info....

He got off his backside.

Sourced a supplier.

He is being careful in his approach.

I can see no point in repeated posts knocking this.

[Futuremogul888]

Originally Posted by slapped

Any LEGIT Distributor will NEVER, EVER, under ANY Circumstance sell you a Replica, they will NEVER Misrepresent ANY product that they carry, The contracts ALONE that they have with the Manufactures are worth MILLIONS, they would NEVER put those contracts in Jeopardy,,,can you Imagine a Company like Ingram Micro selkling ⊗⊗⊗⊗ Ipads, they would lose their contract with Apple, and that contract alone is worth Tens of Millions, maybe More.

This goes without saying but the jury is still out on whether or not his supplier is legit.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Futuremogul888

This goes without saying but the jury is still out on whether or not his supplier is legit.

There is NO jury.

OP is not on trial.

OP has done suitable research.

Dont join the list of assumers....

Stop racing into judge.

OP has confidence in his choices. Much the same as many other business men have.

[Futuremogul888]

The fact that I said the "the jury is still out" means I am not racing to judgement. But you of all people would appreciate, giving someone the harsh truth even if it is not what they wanted to hear.

One thing I have always respected about this forum is the brutal honesty that is handed out to prevent people from scams and other types of failure. The concensus in this thread is that the idea of highend name brand tablets being profitable on ebay/amazon at such a low quantity smells.

Next someone will post that they are getting Iphone 5's for $300.

I'm sorry it was not all teddy bears and roses.

[GreenBean]

Let them post such a statement.

See which of us asks first what episode of Fantasy Island is being played.