How to Buy Wholesale DVDs for Resale
Purchasing DVDs at wholesale prices allows you to boost your earning potential and offer customers more choices. When launching your business, you will have many options for filling up your inventory with low-cost DVDs. Having a few simple steps will help get you started.
Instructions
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Set up an account with a wholesale DVD distributor. The most common way to purchase wholesale DVDs is through a wholesale vendor. Some of the biggest include JM Distribution, Super D and Mountain View Movies.
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Target going-out-of-business sales. When a video or electronics store announces a liquidation sale, mark your calendar. Talk with the store manager immediately and ask him if you can pay a fixed price to buy a large lot of DVDs at wholesale price. In many situations, store owners and managers are eager to work with you.
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Check out police and government auctions. Police departments and local, state and federal government agencies auction off a variety of items including DVDs.
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Check out online auctions. Visit online bidding sites and check out their wholesale lot sections. Although some sellers set a minimum price they'll accept, others auction wholesale DVDs to the highest bidder. And if there isn't much competition, you can get a great deal.
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Contact movie-rental stores in your area. These companies clear out DVD inventory regularly. Talk with the store manager about wholesale pricing on their clearance stock.
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Consider purchasing wholesale DVDs at online liquidation companies. These companies buy stock from companies that clear out old stock or are going out of business.
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Tips & Warnings
Always check out a company with the Better Business Bureau and other sources before making a purchase. When buying your inventory, you may be spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars, so you want to make sure you can trust the company you're buying from.