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Wholesale
Audio Club Q&A
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Wholesale Audio Club Q&A
If
you are new to the electronics industry:
I
have compiled this new question and answer outline, so the new dealers
can brush up on the terms used in our industry.
Ready
to get started.
Q: What is a manufacturer?
A:
A manufacturer is the maker of the brand. Most manufacturers of mobile
electronics reside in China & Korea. (Although some of the better
brands do manufacture here in the USA)
Q: What is a distributor?
A:
A distributor is a privately owned mass supplier to the dealers. The
distributor has massive buying power and stocks each electronics item in
large quantities.
Most
wholesale electronics distributors here in the USA sell at the same
"dealer price" that the actual manufacturer does. The
distributors function is to supply the electronics goods at a closer
proximity without a price increase to the licensed dealer. Keep in mind,
using "will-call" is a way to save $$. Simply search for the
distributors in your state after completion of your membership. You will
save tons on shipping - by picking up the orders yourself. ( will-call )
There
are over 145 massive 50,000 SQ Foot wholesale electronics warehouses
across the United States. Chances are there are many near you. Remember,
these companies only sell to licensed retailers / dealers / internet
sellers / etc.
Q: What is a drop shipper?
A:
A drop shipper is a wholesale distributor that is willing to ship to
more than 1 location for you. A drop ship distributor will ship anything
to anyone, any state.
You
pay for the product, they ship it directly to your customer. You never
touch the product. This saves on shipping costs, therefore increasing
your profit potential.
Q: What makes a company a "real wholesaler"
A:
ALL real wholesalers require a valid tax i.d. and or business license
from all applicants. Real wholesale distributors will clearly mark their
sites and catalogs with
"Wholesale
sales only to dealers" A real wholesale distributor will never sell
to the general public. Your wholesale sources remain confidential.
Q: What is a factory rep?
A:
A factory rep is the guy who calls on the dealers for the manufacturers.
He sells and trains the dealers. All manufacturers have "reps"
We
list all 12 volt reps here in the United States within the main
Wholesale Audio Club Logged In Section. You will only need to deal with
the factory rep when you buy direct and not through a wholesale
distributor.
Q:
What are trade shows?
A:
A trade show is the place where all of the manufacturers show their new
products to the dealers and the wholesale distributors. Each year there
are several confidential trade shows for the consumer electronics
industry. You must be a licensed dealer at least,.. to attend these
shows. We of course list all of the best trade shows for the consumer
electronics industry within the logged in section of the main club site.
You will have access within a few hours of activation. Call and reserve
your hotel room for the winter consumer electronics show! See ya there!
What are trade schools?
A:
Trade schools are schools / colleges / that provide education on
specific trades. Of course we list all of the trade schools for mobile
electronics here in the USA - within the logged in section of the main
club site. There are many schools providing classes on mobile
electronics / car audio installation and sales.
Q: What is a retailer?
A:
A retailer is a dealer / outlet that sells to anyone. Examples include:
Circuit City, Best Buy, The good guys, Audio Express etc.....
Q: What is a dealer?
A:
see " what is a retailer" above.
Q: What is a master distributor?
A:
A master distributor is also known as a "parallel distributor"
These companies carry double quantities as well as have the "harder
to locate brands"
A
master distributor can also be simply a "large scale"
distributor. They buy in massive 60 Ft. Container lots and offer
amazingly low wholesale prices. Wholesale Audio Club uncovers the real
master-wholesalers of car and some home audio here in the United States.
We make it easy for the small dealer to plug in to where the big boys
buy their goods. Get ready to take your business to the next level and
beyond.
Q: What is e-bay?
A:
E-Bay is an auction house. Small dealers and private sellers list their
goods for sale to the highest bidder. Our members have much more success
selling through custom web sites, although if done right, you can make
thousands on e-bay. Its all about finding nitch products. It can be
done,....however, we suggest selling through small shops, and custom web
sites made for selling audio. The flea market, local high schools.....
are also great places to sell audio & electronics.
Q: Why sell electronics?
A:
Billions are spent each year on consumer electronics. Do you know anyone
who doesn’t own a stereo? Why not sell things people need and use.
Everyone uses audio & electronics items! Plus, you love electronics
too right? Go ahead and put some of those profits in your pocket.
Q: What does net-30 mean?
A:
Net-30 is where you buy products on credit throughout the month and the
distributor sends you a bill for the entire months purchases. N-30 = net
30 days
Q: What is COD?
A:
COD means Cash On Delivery. UPS offers COD services for mail order
dealers who will ship the oder to the customer and have them pay UPS
upon delivery of the item. Then UPS sends you the check or money order.
Q: What is an open account?
A:
see ( Net-30 ) above. An open account is where you buy on credit from
the distributor. You will be invoiced monthly for your purchases. You
must apply for any and all net-30 or open terms.
Q: What does pre-paid shipping mean?
A:
Pre-Paid shipping means that you have reached the desired volume or
dollar amount to qualify for the order to be shipped "Pre-Paid
Freight" the distributor is paying for the shipping. Usually this
happens at the $2,500 level.
Q: What is a container?
A:
A container is a "Railway Container" these are the big
shipping containers you see on the railroad lines. Large volume
distributors and retailers order in this way.
There
are 40 Foot and 60 Foot rail containers.
Q: What is a skid?
A:
A skid is a pallet of merchandise found in a wholesale warehouse.
Usually a skid will be shrink wrapped and ready for transport. If you
can, its best to buy "a skid" at a time from the larger
wholesalers. You will receive discounts based on volume orders. Every
wholesaler will offer additional discounts based on larger volume
quantities.
It
is not necessary to buy "skids"
Q: What does volume order mean?
A:
Volume means quantity. The larger the volume, the larger the quantity.
Q: What is an importer?
A:
An importer is a large warehouse that brings in its merchandise from
outside of the United States.
What is a parallel distributor?
A:
A (parallel) Distributor is a wholesale distributor known for carrying
brands that can only be purchased parallel through other mass
merchants. In other words, they are not direct with the manufacturer.
Often the warranty from such distributors is “repair only”
What does purchase order mean?
A:
Purchase order means to place an order for purchase. The “buyer” of
the electronics store usually generates store purchase orders to be
filled by the various wholesale distributors.
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