Where (and how) do vintage clothing stores buy their merchandise? I'd like to buy a few types of items in bulk. [more inside]
posted by bendy on Dec 13, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm in Olympia, WA and looking to lay up a few (3 or 4) cases of Guinness Extra Stout for the winter. What's the least expensive way to do this? Are there beer emporiums around that offer close to wholesale prices? [more inside]
posted by otio on Oct 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Can you suggest more sites like lovelyshoes.net? Rainbow totes, $7! I want to receive parcels of entertaining, extremely cheap goods. I don't mind reasonable minimums but I'm not a reseller. [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Sep 17, 2009 - 17 answers

Where can I get wholesale price gold hoop earrings in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Jun 22, 2009 - 1 answer

How does American Apparel make money? [more inside]
posted by abirae on May 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Can someone explain the processes of how fish gets from fishermen and producers in California (specifically the San Francisco bay area) to restaurants. Is there a central fish/wholesale market? [more inside]
posted by Infernarl on Oct 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I buy a whole lot of roses in Portland, OR? Or online? [more inside]
posted by slowfasthazel on Aug 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you recommend a wholesaler to buy laminate flooring from in Southern California? [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Jun 15, 2008 - 1 answer

What should we do with our remaining inventory of art books? [more inside]
posted by cusack on Feb 25, 2008 - 9 answers

How do you verify a state seller's permit/resale certificate and/or tax ID for US businesses? [more inside]
posted by boygirlparty on Jan 25, 2008 - 1 answer

Looking to find several MAC cosmetics distributors in Los Angeles and/or San Francisco or online for wholesale purchase.
posted by sagewithin on Dec 8, 2007 - 0 answers

Can I purchase CDs at wholesale cost, even though I don't own a music store? [more inside]
posted by bjork24 on Jul 14, 2007 - 14 answers

Where do sites like ThinkGeek get their expansive inventory, and how can I do the same? [more inside]
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) on Dec 17, 2006 - 9 answers

I'm looking for 1) A good diamond wholesaler and 2) A good jeweler in Los Angeles. Any suggestions? Trying to get Non-DeBeers. Any suggestions on that front? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Why are retail prices of electronics cheaper than wholesale prices? How can anyone make money here? [more inside]
posted by b_thinky on Mar 30, 2006 - 26 answers

(How) can I, a private individual, buy video games wholesale? [more inside]
posted by squidlarkin on Jul 12, 2005 - 7 answers

How are the wonderful wooden dinosaur models made?
Is it done, perchance, with lasers? [more inside]
posted by metaculpa on Jun 21, 2005 - 11 answers