Hi Guys. Just a very quick blog post to let you know that there was a massive earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand (where SaleHoo's head office is) and the city centre is in a pretty bad way. It is currently on lock down and there is no power or access to our offices unfortunately.

We are all safe and well but ask you to please bare with us for the next few days while we try and get everything back to normal. There may be some slight delays in us responding to questions on the forum and through our support center. Please accept our apologies in advanced.

Thank you to everyone that has sent messages of support, it has been much appreciated.

Regards,

Simon, Mark & The SaleHoo Team

Here are a few photos:

Credit: The Press

Credit: The Press

Credit: Hera Hjartardottir

You can view more of the damage and destruction here

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Simon Slade
Simon Slade
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CEO of SaleHoo Group Limited

Simon Slade is CEO and co-founder of SaleHoo, which he started in Christchurch, New Zealand, after years selling on Trade Me and fielding constant questions about where he sourced his stock. SaleHoo gives eCommerce entrepreneurs access to 8,000+ dropship and wholesale suppliers, 2.5 million branded products, an industry-leading market-research tool and 24-hour support. He regularly contributes commentary to Forbes, Fortune and NZ Business.

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  • Simone Trinder Simone Trinder 5th of September
    Man,I am praying for Christchurch and the surrounding areas and also for you people. Simone
  • Jeff Shepherd Jeff Shepherd 7th of September
    I am praying as well, if there is anything that I can do further do not hesitate to ask. Jeff Shepherd cybertygerx
  • Gerson 10th of September
    i'm praying for christchurch....i hope god give his hand to help....
  • KennethZA 10th of September
    New to the site and just thought I would say hello
  • Johnytedds 11th of September
    Hi Everybody, how are you all!!
  • Richelle Monfort Richelle Monfort 12th of September
    Hi everyone! Thank you for your well wishes :) We are all fine and we got a green sticker! Meaning, the 120 year old office is safe. Cheers!
  • AmereeSef 12th of September
    I've been lurking here awhile before registering, trying to learn as much as I can. Places online like this have been a great source of information for me. I hope to contribute in the future
  • Ed 12th of September
    For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens (2 Corinthians 5:1) .
  • Lorychory 13th of September
    Goodday I'm new here and just wanted to drop by with a little "hello" message (sorry if I have posted in the wrong section!) My name is Courtney, mom to two lovely boys, and a parttime soccer coach! I'm here to sniff around and gather some information, so please welcome me :O) Have a nice day!
  • Randy Higgins Randy Higgins 13th of September
    Hi every body so sorry to here of the devistation and hope you all are doing well. please keep up the good work. thank you Randy or seldducindustries