A word of caution. My experience has been good and bad when seeking information on closeout liquidators. In business you have to lookout for yourself. Yes there are groups that can help you better determine who you should do business with. BUT, don’t get in with the wrong group (or crowd).
First, what seems to be the easiest way to locate wholesale suppliers is with a “directory”. There are dozens of them available. Of course, for a price. However, even if it is a small price it may cost you a lot. At least some of the closeout liquidator directories are not up to date. And be careful that the “directory” is not pushing you to the suppliers that sponsored or even published the directory.
Next, the thing that got me the most was that the group or directory that I signed up for actually was getting a commission off my purchases. I became the salesman for someone else’s business (and with my money). And they hide this very well. It took me a couple of months to realize what they were doing. So when I did realize the extra costs, I was not making enough money on my hard earned sales to be worth it.
What I agree with is the group forum. Now there are forums that are almost never updated and have very little member participation, and those want help you. Find an active community type group with an active forum that can help you with advice on closeout liquidations. Not only can this save you money and heartache but you may come up with new products, new closeout liquidators, and great new ideas to help grow your business just from blogging with other business people just like you.
