If you need a large shipment bought in for your business then you will no doubt be thinking about looking into wholesale sellers to satisfy your buying needs. In terms of backpacks, wholesale can be a lucrative and proactive way to grow your business, but there are a few questions you will want to ask before narrowing in on the right provider for your needs.
What Is The Cost Per Unit?
After you have a reputable seller with the right documents you want to know the specifics of their pricing. When looking for wholesale backpacks a wholesaler with dropshipping capabilities is essential to get your stock out to you with minimal fuss. You’ll want to ensure that all extra fees are included in the price per unit so you can decide whether the product is worth stocking. If you are buying backpacks wholesale for $20 all in per unit, but the online selling price is $20 per item then you are throwing money away.
How Long Does Delivery Take For The Bulk Order?
Factor in the location of the wholesaler when you’re looking into delivery and shipping. Backpacks are an especially time-sensitive product so a timely service is necessary for your business. With a reliable provider that ships regularly you can confidently give your delivery times to customers in turn. On a similar note to the insurance, if a wholesaler’s delivery times are up to four or five weeks there is a high likelihood they are themselves sourcing deliveries from another source outside the country.
Is Personalizing An Option?
Your personal branding should be front and center when your backpacks go out to the customer. If you’ve selected a wholesaler (ie. Bags in Bulk) that offers dropshipping all you have to do is put your plan into action and the wholesaler will take care of the rest. While you’re looking for the right company you should enquire about their branding capabilities. Having your logo on the delivery package or a sticker inside the backpack wrapping is the best way to win repeat customers.
How About Insurance?
When buying in very large quantiles, you may wish to enquire about insurance. Question number one: does your wholesaler have liability insurance? If the answer here is no then you need to move on and find a seller that does. Any issues with faulty stock or potential recalls will be handled by the wholesaler if they have this insurance. If any wholesaler cannot provide proof of their insurance then treat it as an immediate red flag. Wholesale backpacks are no good if you are left with a hefty recall bill.
When you need to bulk-buy product a wholesaler is the key middle man to cut out a lot of extra time and, more importantly, finances so you can control your overheads and invest in other areas. Try and get a sample of their work and see if they will include your brand in deliveries to give your customers something different from someone using the same wholesaler. Be smart with your choice and don’t be afraid to demand proof of insurance and guarantee of their stated delivery time.
