Also, make that first call to an important category wholesaler or manufacturer count. Educate suppliers about your channel with these metrics:

	eBay supports annual merchandise sales of $12 billion.
	Over one million successful transactions take place on eBay each day.
	eBay includes a user community of over 46 million users.
	eBay serves over 325 million page views each day.

Be prepared before contacting a supplier:

1.	Secure a business tax ID.
2.	Budget funds to buy in bulk (in the $1,000s).
3.	Obtain a shipping/receiving apparatus, including a national freight partner, who can ship FOB ("free on board") from your source's facility to your warehouse.

Part of being professional is being prepared. You don't get a second chance to make a first impression!

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