Benefits Disadvantages Is dropshipping for you?

By no means are supplier directories necessary. They make your 
job easier if you have the money to spend on them, but you 
can find all of the legitimate wholesalers you need without ever 
touching a directory. All in all, directories are great for some 
dropshippers, but not for everyone.
If you want to save some time and don’t mind paying the price of admission, here 
are some of the most trusted and well-known directories. I’m not endorsing or 
advertising for any of these. I just want you to know what your options are.
Worldwide Brands
 – This is one of the oldest and most trustworthy supplier 
directories. Created in 1999, Worldwide Brands has a huge database of thousands 
of certified wholesalers. These wholesalers are all top-level, meaning they’re not 
middlemen (i.e., the retailers who pretend to be wholesalers). If that’s not enough, 
you can also browse over 10 million products.
The cost is $299 for a lifetime membership, which is a great deal compared to 
many of the directories out there. If you’re planning to rely heavily on a directory 
and you want one of the best, Worldwide Brands is definitely worth a look.

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Wholesale Central
 – Wholesale Central is completely free. This might seem like a 
warning sign at first, and it’s true that this directory has some issues. Even though 
Wholesale Central charges a listing fee to suppliers, not every listing is genuine.
For one, most of the ‘wholesalers seem to be retailers selling at ‘wholesale’ prices. 
Wholesale Central also claims to screen its applicants, but they don’t specify what 
that process looks like, so it’s very possible that some illegitimate suppliers are 
slipping through the cracks. Bottom line – feel free to browse it, but be cautious 
and do a lot of research before reaching out.

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