Wholesale computer sources??

Hi Dave,

I have a brother who builds, sales, and services computers.

I asked him where one could buy computers to resale...here is the URL of one company he said he uses. http://www.tigerdirect.com

I know nothing about this company.

Hope this helps,

Raymond

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> Dave:

> In Australia there is a company called Tech
> Pacific. They are the largest importer and
> wholesaler of computers in the country.

> You cannot buy from them without an account.
> You go through a lot of hoops to get an
> account. And can only keep your account by
> selling above $X amount of product.

> Drop below that mystical dollar amount for a
> month or two and they won't sell to you any
> more. And it becomes even harder to get your
> account back.

> They suggest to newcomers, to act as a
> sub-dealer by buying what is needed from one
> of their account holders. They will tell you
> Who the account holders are in your area and
> what to say to them to get the proper
> wholesale rate.

> This lets you sell single items and do small
> volume.

> But you are not in Australia so you will
> have to go to the manufacturer.

> Two minutes spent on their phone system
> should reveal the prompts and departments
> that "dealers" go through. Such as
> "If you are a dealer requiring parts,
> press one" kinda thing.

> So pick a manufacturer, go to their website
> and look for a phone number or something to
> do with dealers. Get in contact with them
> and ASK them WHO their authorized wholesaler
> is - tell them you want to sell their
> computers retail. They will provide you with
> the contact details you need.

> If it's digital cameras. The same applies.
> Contact the manufacturer and ASK them who
> their authorized wholesaler/distributor is
> and then speak with them.

> Hope this helps.

> Michael Ross