Here are some tips for you to keep in mind when you're searching for products..

 

  1.  What makes Auction Sources 2004 unique?

Unlike the "directories" you see on eBayŠ and elsewhere, Auction Sources 2004 is a "live link" directory.  You don't have to make phone calls, or write letters.  Each entry is linked to a company web site.  And, Auction Sources is updated no less than 4 times per year. 

 

2.  What are the ARA "HOT DEALS" you talk about?

"ARA HOT DEALS" is a paid service that provides clients with news of new product shipments offered by our associates.   Many of the companies we deal with will tip us off in advance when they have new products coming in, or new shipments arriving from major retail outlets.

Remember those mini remote control cars?  Auction Sources customers were able to purchase them as soon as they hit the country at less than half the $9 "wholesale" prices advertised.

And, those "BabyG" watches that were so hot on eBay? We got them weeks in advance of the big "craze" for $3.75 each! (No Minimums either.)

Folks that don't want the dirctory, can receive the "ARA HOT DEALS" for $125.00 per year.

 

3.  Isn't Auction Sources 2004 just another drop-ship directory?

      NO.   While there are several of our sources that offer drop shipping,         Auction Sources 2004 IS NOT a "drop-ship directory."

 

4.   What is meant by "wholesale?"

The wholesale price is the difference between what a retailer pays for   his product, and what he charges his customer.  For the most part,  wholesale prices are 30% to 40% of retail.  In other words, if a product sells for $10, the retailer would have paid $6 for it.  His "gross profit" (before any expenses,) is $4.  Out of that comes his expenses.

 

   5.  What are "Liquidation" products?

Liquidation products might also be considered "excess stock" or "over-runs."  Generally new, in the box, sold by lot, pallet or truck load.  MOST liquidation prices are quoted as a percentage of the WHOLESALE cost of an item.  In other words, if the wholesale cost is $6, a liquidator may quote you a price as "30% of wholesale," which would be 30˘ on the wholesale dollar.   In this case, your cost would be $1.80.

 

6.  Should I purchase Close-Outs?

Close-out merchandise can be a crap shoot.  Most often, you'll be dealing with a lot of returned merchandise that may, or may not be in good condition. You have to be careful, in that many "close-out" offers are really "salvage" merchandise, and may not even be of the quality you can sell.  As a general rule, you'll have to toss out about 20%-30% of anything "salvage" related.

 

7.  What if I'm looking for a "special" product?

    Another of the great services our customers receive, is a our "members only" product search.   Let us know what you want, we'll try to find you a supplier.  No biggie?   Trust us, it will save you untold hours of searching yourself.