Assorted men's apparel
Whether you're starting an apparel business or you just want to get a hold of some clothes for less than retail prices, buying wholesale offers you convenience and affordability in shopping. Buying wholesale apparel is actually an easy task, whether you have a wholesale license or not.
Instructions
1. Search for websites that offer wholesale to the public, or drop-shipping capabilities. Such websites for apparel include ApparelforU and Wholesale Clothing Island. Wholesale to the public offers an affordable alternative to retail shopping for individuals.
2. Obtain a wholesale license by visiting your local chamber of commerce or state department of revenue website.
3. Use your wholesale license to gain access to wholesale vendors who only sell privately. Such sites include Wholesale Fashion Square and Lingerie Wholesale Outlet.
4. Determine whether or not you want to purchase apparel in bulk or by individual items. Sites like Wholesale Clothing Island offer the ability to purchase apparel items one garment at a time with a minimum order of $150, as of 2010. Purchasing bulk items is an option for store owners.
5. Order wholesale apparel shipments from multiple sources at first, to decide which companies suit you best. Different companies offer different qualities of apparel, making the search for the ideal distributor a lengthy process.
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