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Help: Finding Dropshipper For Sports Apparel?

by coolseek
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Does anyone know where or how to find a sports apparel dropshipper?
#apparel #dropshipper #finding #sports
  • Profile picture of the author sellwrite
    Depotnet.com advertises that they dropship. Have never used them so can't speak for their services. There is also a site called Worldwidebrands.com that offers all types of dropshipper providers. With this one there is a fee to join and thenyou search for suppliers.Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author Isabellas2007
    Check out WorldWideBrands. They cost you some money, but it gives you a complete list of about 10K dropshippers and wholesalers for all different types of products.
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    • Profile picture of the author Auctiondebteliminator
      Originally Posted by Isabellas2007 View Post

      Check out WorldWideBrands. They cost you some money, but it gives you a complete list of about 10K dropshippers and wholesalers for all different types of products.

      Here was a good conversation some Warriors had recently on WorldWideBrands.

      Take a look at it to have an objective pros/cons view of the site.

      http://www.warriorforum.com/building...rship-fee.html
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    • Profile picture of the author Paycheck Rebel
      Originally Posted by Isabellas2007 View Post

      Check out WorldWideBrands. They cost you some money, but it gives you a complete list of about 10K dropshippers and wholesalers for all different types of products.

      I would avoid them...I have had a membership for awhile. While the links are valid, there is so much competition so the margins are thin. Lots of people undercutting each other on Ebay.
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  • Profile picture of the author Talltom1
    Coolseek,

    I'm assuming you're talking about jerseys like Detroit Tigers, or San Francisco 49ers. I just did a lot of research on this exact issue. One of my suppliers (a legitimate supplier) indicated that his distribution contracts were expiring in the next few months, and that the inventory he had on hand was 'the end of it'. What's happening is that the various leagues are pulling it all in to their own internal distribution channels to control the money. If you aren't actively selling millions currently, little guys like us can kiss this business good bye.

    BTW - anything else that you see on the web - especially if its Chinese....Its counterfeit, and the aforementioned leagues have a VERY dim view of anyone who is associated with a transaction involving that merchandise.

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    • Profile picture of the author OnlineStoreHelp
      Originally Posted by Talltom1 View Post

      Coolseek,

      I'm assuming you're talking about jerseys like Detroit Tigers, or San Francisco 49ers. I just did a lot of research on this exact issue. One of my suppliers (a legitimate supplier) indicated that his distribution contracts were expiring in the next few months, and that the inventory he had on hand was 'the end of it'. What's happening is that the various leagues are pulling it all in to their own internal distribution channels to control the money. If you aren't actively selling millions currently, little guys like us can kiss this business good bye.

      BTW - anything else that you see on the web - especially if its Chinese....Its counterfeit, and the aforementioned leagues have a VERY dim view of anyone who is associated with a transaction involving that merchandise.

      Talltom
      I have to agree on this one. They very branded names tend to be very particular about their distributors but that is not saying it can't be done. You also have to worry that their large retailers (sports authority, target, etc) are pushing them to cut off online retailers as well. I lost three brands for some of my sites due to "wanting to maintain a premium branding" yet they are still selling at Walmart. I can tell you right now the big box stores threatened to pull their orders if they didnt cut off dropshippers...
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      • Profile picture of the author Importexport
        Originally Posted by OnlineStoreHelp View Post

        I have to agree on this one. They very branded names tend to be very particular about their distributors but that is not saying it can't be done. You also have to worry that their large retailers (sports authority, target, etc) are pushing them to cut off online retailers as well. I lost three brands for some of my sites due to "wanting to maintain a premium branding" yet they are still selling at Walmart. I can tell you right now the big box stores threatened to pull their orders if they didnt cut off dropshippers...
        Oh, the perils of dropshipping. This is why people buy my book on how easy it is to import direct from China (and other countries) in small or large quantities.

        I must add my bit about the risks involved in selling brand names. Don't.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fraggler
    You might want to tone down the self-promotion as well. It's not allowed on the WF.
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  • Profile picture of the author kurtbai
    I personally recommend Salehoo, been a member for 8 years and can't be happier with them, never tried worldwidebrands due to the high membership fee
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  • Profile picture of the author Isabellas2007
    Mlb, I use World Wide Brands and have managed to find some great deals. However, I avoid eBay like it is the plague. I only sell on my own sites which works out really well for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author Importexport
      $299 is a lot of money to pay Worldwide Brands for the privilege of finding a supplier. There are other much lower cost ways to do it for free. I don't suggest a Google search.
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