Reselling suppliers: what to check before you buy

Supplier, vendor and wholesaler: what is the difference?

Resellers often use supplier and vendor to mean the seller providing their stock. A wholesaler usually sells in quantity, while a secondhand seller may offer individual used pieces. The words alone tell you little about condition, order sizes, returns or where the goods come from. Get those details directly from the source before paying.

What a digital supplier list includes

SOURCED product pages describe the supplier contacts, categories and guidance included in each pack. You purchase the information here, then contact the supplier separately to discuss stock and place any order. The cost of the physical items, supplier shipping and any import costs are separate from the digital pack price. Read the specific product description; different lists and kits include different material.

Questions to ask a clothing supplier

1. What exactly is available? Request photos of the current goods, sizes, quantities and condition. Clarify whether you are selecting pieces or receiving a mixed batch.
2. Where did branded items come from? Ask for invoices or other credible provenance. Examine labels and details; no single stitch or logo proves authenticity.
3. What is the minimum order? Confirm minimum spend, unit quantities and whether a sample or small trial order is possible.
4. What is the complete landed cost? Include shipping and any applicable charges. Divide batch costs by the number of saleable pieces, not simply the number shipped.
5. What happens if something is wrong? Get written terms for missing, damaged or incorrectly described goods, including deadlines and who pays return costs.
6. Can you sell the goods on your chosen platform? Check category restrictions, account eligibility and commercial-selling rules first.

Searching for Vinted suppliers, eBay suppliers or Depop vendors

These phrases describe your intended sales channel. They do not mean the marketplace approves or operates the supplier. Match the source to the items you can legally and accurately list. A Vinted supplier list, for example, still requires you to check Vinted’s commercial-selling and catalogue rules. Compare eBay reselling and Depop reselling if your intended stock or selling activity is a better fit there.

Choose a list based on the stock you understand

Browse knitwear supplier information, fleece supplier information, shoe suppliers or bag suppliers. For a broader clothing selection, read what the Full Starter Kit includes. These links are digital information products, not offers for the photographed goods.

Start with the beginner reselling guide if you are still choosing your niche.