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Wholesale Party Supplies

How to buy wholesale party supplies

Party supplies are extremely low-cost and can sell for 10x – 30x their cost price when bought in bulk. If you're looking for an easy way to source wholesale party supplies to resell for a profit, then look no further.

When you're buying wholesale party supplies , keep these in mind:

• Define your niche market — “Party supplies” is a broad category, so you definitely need to niche down as different niches requires different type of parties supplies. Here are some niches you can consider:
  • Birthday parties
  • Bachelor/Bachelorette parties
  • Graduation parties
  • Baby shower
  • Thanksgiving
  • New Year’s
• Consider the seasonality of your niche —Some holiday specific parties are more popular at certain time of the year, like Christmas parties for example. During this season it's a good idea to time your purchase and promotion in order to capture that interest.
  There are also parties where interests hold all year long, like birthday parties. These party supplies are needed all year long, so you should buy more and stock them since they can last for a long time.
• The type of party supplies you want to sell — There's a huge array of party supplies you can stock: decorations, props, games, cutlery, party favors and many more. You don't have to buy every single item under the sun but it's good to think about the type of supplies that makes sense for your budget and promotion.

Finding trusted suppliers

To avoid fraud, vet every supplier with these four steps:

Contact the supplier and verify their address

— True wholesalers will provide their phone number and address on their website. Call them and Google their address to make sure it’s a real business.

Check your supplier’s reputation and track record

— Keep an eye out for long-term suppliers who have been in business at least 10 years. As an extra precaution, call their customers to get real reviews.

Inspect their products beforehand

— Order samples to assess their product quality, packaging care, and shipping times. This helps you understand how strong a supplier is before you make a bulk purchase.

Test their customer support

— Call your supplier early and often to make sure they have excellent support. If their service department is lacking, it will hurt your customer service as well.