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[keithandtabi]

I am wondering if any of you deal w/ wholesalers local to where you are. I am thinking about visiting a wholesale place in Atlanta so I can avoid shipping costs and since I am not too far from Atlanta. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[jimmy_salehoo]

Well buying locally if you can have that advantage is awesome. You can view product before purchase and you can negotiate better deals with a local wholsaler vs one 1,000 miles away. Id say it wouldnt hurt to check it out.

[gulfy13]

Well if you live anywhere near Atlanta, then you are in for a treat. Go visit Americasmart.
800/atl-mart. It's 3 stories of wholesale vendors, plus they have huge trade shows throughout the year.

You will need either a business licence, or a tax id. as it's not open to the general public.

But it's deifnately worth the trip..Plus most of the venders give away loads of samples if there is a trade show going on. Too, if there is a trade show going on during the time you plan to visit, you will probably want to plan for an overnight visit...

[fm1234]

Americasmart is fantastic! If you can get to it in person without too much hassle it'll change the way you do this business, period.


Frank