Question 1

What does "Verified Supplier" mean?

Accepted Answer

Every supplier showing the green Verified badge has passed our checks: valid company registration, professional website, and the ability to supply at genuine wholesale prices. You should still run a standard B2B [due diligence checklist](/help/faq?q=due-diligence) before a first order — registry lookup, bank-account-name match, paid sample, delivery terms in writing.

Question 2

How do I browse wholesale deals?

Accepted Answer

Visit the [Deals page](/deals) to see all listings. Use the filter sidebar to narrow by category, subcategory, price range, minimum order quantity, country of origin, grade, and more. Sort by price, newest, markup percentage, profit, or discount.

Question 3

What are the search modes?

Accepted Answer

Three modes: "Any of these words" (OR — broadest results), "All of these words" (AND — all terms must match), and "Exact phrase" (the exact string must appear). Toggle between them in the search bar.

Question 4

How do I find and compare suppliers?

Accepted Answer

Visit the [Suppliers page](/suppliers). Use the filter sidebar to narrow by **supplier type** (manufacturer, brand owner, private label, wholesaler, distributor, importer, exporter, trading company, liquidator/clearance, dropshipper, sourcing agent, artisan/maker), **category** and **subcategory**, **country of operation**, **stock grade** (New, Open Box, Refurbished, Grade A/B/C, Used, Outlet, Mixed / Returns, Liquidation Stock, Damaged / Parts — see the [Product Condition Grades Glossary](/help/guides/product-condition-grades-glossary)), **buyers served** (who the supplier sells to — online retailers, marketplace sellers, multi-chain retailers, dropshippers, hospitality, and more), and **keywords** (match any, all, or exact phrase). Supplier Pro members always surface first in the results. Each profile shows company details, verification badge, year established, minimum order quantity, lead time, and customer reviews — so you can compare options side by side before enquiring.

Question 5

Do you have suppliers or stock for a specific brand?

Accepted Answer

Very likely, yes — popular brands have dedicated A-Z pages with current suppliers and deals, and you can search any brand or product name on the [Suppliers](/suppliers) or [Deals](/deals) pages using the keyword filter. If nothing matches today, save the keyword to get alerted when new stock lands.

Question 6

What is the A-Z Supplier Directory?

Accepted Answer

An alphabetical index of all suppliers on the platform. Useful for finding a specific supplier by name. Browse it at [/a-z](/a-z).

Question 7

How often are new deals added?

Accepted Answer

Continuously. Verified suppliers publish new deals every day, and the [Deals page](/deals) defaults to a newest-first sort. For a curated summary, subscribe to the [Weekly Deals Digest](/help/faq?q=newsletters) (every registered buyer) or the [Deals Digest](/help/faq?q=newsletters) (weekly on Standard and Premium; **daily (optional) on Premium+**, so matching deals land in your inbox the same day they're listed). Personalised matching reads your [followed categories and saved keywords](/dashboard/favorites) — the same list that appears in [Sourcing Preferences](/dashboard/buyer-profile).

Question 8

What is wholesale cosmetics?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale cosmetics is the trade-tier supply of color cosmetics, nail care, tools, and gift sets sold by case-pack or pallet quantity to retailers, marketplace sellers, and other resellers. Suppliers operate across authorised distribution (designer + drugstore brands with strict MAP enforcement), parallel-import (cross-region authorised stock at 12–25% below authorised case rates), and retail-return / liquidation channels (graded-condition lots from store-closure and seasonal clearance). The verified cosmetics suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region warehousing.

Question 9

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale cosmetics?

Accepted Answer

MOQ patterns vary by sub-vertical: drugstore-tier mass-market lines typically carry 12–48 units per SKU at case scale with full-pallet discounts at 100+ units; prestige-tier and salon-channel lines often start at full pallet or container minimum; private-label production runs from manufacturer-direct accounts generally start at 500–1,000 units per SKU. Pricing posture: 50–65% off RRP on authorised case-pack, 60–75% off RRP on parallel-import pallet-quantity, 70–85% off RRP on graded retail-return lots. Profile pages on WholesaleUp surface MOQ floors, payment terms, and sample availability so you can shortlist by commercial fit.

Question 10

What's the difference between wholesale cosmetics and wholesale skincare?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale cosmetics typically refers to color cosmetics + nail care + tools + gift sets — products that change appearance in real-time. Wholesale skincare refers to treatment, cleansing, hydration, anti-aging, and sun-protection products that act on the skin over time. The two share many suppliers (most beauty wholesalers stock both) but the regulatory posture differs — skincare carries heavier active-ingredient compliance (EU CPNP + FDA OTC registration where applicable). Profile pages list which sub-verticals each supplier covers; many beauty buyers cross-merchandise both.

Question 11

What is a wholesaler?

Accepted Answer

A wholesaler is a trade-tier supplier that holds stock across multiple SKU lines and sells in case-pack to pallet quantities to retailers, marketplace sellers, and other resellers. Wholesalers sit between manufacturers and retail buyers — they absorb inventory risk, consolidate range across brands, and offer faster fulfilment from existing stock than going direct-to-manufacturer. The verified wholesaler accounts on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region warehousing.

Question 12

How do MOQs and pricing work with wholesalers?

Accepted Answer

Wholesaler pricing is tier-based: the more you order per line, the lower the per-unit cost. Most wholesalers list a minimum order quantity (MOQ) per SKU — typically a case pack or full carton — plus volume breaks at pallet and container scale. Trade pricing is usually 30–55% below RRP depending on category and supplier scale. Profile pages on WholesaleUp surface MOQ floors, payment terms (pro-forma, net 30, net 60), and sample availability so buyers can shortlist by commercial fit.

Question 13

Are wholesalers on WholesaleUp verified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every supplier account is verified through documentary review (business registration, VAT/EIN where applicable, trade references) before profile activation. The platform displays verification badges on the supplier card so buyers can shortlist confidently across the EU, UK, and North America. [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) tier viewers see additional trust signals on each profile (rating, reviews, response-time metrics).

Question 14

How do I contact a wholesaler?

Accepted Answer

Open any of the wholesaler's deal listings — or its profile — and click **Send Enquiry**. The enquiry routes to the supplier's inbox and you'll be notified when they reply. Free buyers can contact Supplier Pro members; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any wholesaler through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium). Premium and Premium+ buyers also get full directory contact access — phone, email, and website URLs visible across all wholesaler profiles.

Question 15

What's the difference between a wholesaler and a distributor?

Accepted Answer

A wholesaler holds stock across many brands and sells to anyone in the trade. A [distributor](/suppliers/distributors) holds appointed distribution rights for specific brands within a defined territory and sells exclusively through trade channels. Distributors give you the cleanest paper trail for marketplace compliance (Amazon brand-gating, eBay authorised reseller status) on the brands they cover. Wholesalers give you broader range flexibility and faster turnaround across multiple brand lines.

Question 16

Can I dropship from a wholesaler?

Accepted Answer

Some wholesalers offer dropshipping (single-unit shipping direct to your customer) but most operate at case-pack scale. Filter the directory by the dropshipping flag, or browse [/suppliers/dropshippers](/suppliers/dropshippers) for accounts whose primary model is dropship-direct fulfilment. Dropship-capable wholesalers typically charge a small per-order handling fee and may have a minimum monthly order volume.

Question 17

What is a manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

A manufacturer is a direct-from-source supplier that operates its own production facilities — factories, workshops, or production lines — and ships product directly to wholesale buyers. Buying from a manufacturer cuts out intermediary margins and offers the deepest cost-down opportunity in the supply chain. The verified manufacturer accounts on WholesaleUp span every major product category and operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region production capacity.

Question 18

What are typical MOQs from a manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer MOQs are higher than wholesalers' — typically a full case pack at minimum, with most production-run programmes (private label, custom branding) starting at 500–1,000 units per SKU. Per-unit pricing drops sharply at pallet and container scale. Each profile lists production capacity, MOQ floors, lead times from purchase order to dispatch, and the customisation depth available (label-only, formula-bespoke, full tooling).

Question 19

How are manufacturers verified?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer accounts go through extra documentary review: factory registration, production licences, certification posture (ISO, BRC, GMP, EN71, and category-specific equivalents), and trade-reference checks. Verified profiles display badges + the certifications held. [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) viewers see the full certification list + the regions each manufacturer is licensed to ship into.

Question 20

How do I contact a manufacturer for production?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on the manufacturer's profile and include: target SKU specification (or sample), quantity range, target launch date, and any branding/packaging requirements. Manufacturers typically respond with a quotation that breaks down per-unit cost at multiple volume tiers + lead times. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can also use [Custom Sourcing](/help/faq?q=custom-sourcing) to have the platform's team find matching manufacturers for a specific spec.

Question 21

How do I contact a wholesale cosmetics supplier?

Accepted Answer

Open any of the supplier's deal listings — or its profile — and click **Send Enquiry**. Include your projected monthly volume, channel mix (marketplace, retail, salon, beauty subscription), target SKU lines, and any compliance constraints (organic, vegan, MAP-policy adherence). Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any cosmetics supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access — phone, email, and website URLs visible across all cosmetics supplier profiles.

Question 22

How do I contact a wholesale jewelry supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (e-commerce, boutique retail, marketplace, gift-shop), target sub-vertical (fashion / fine / bridal / gemstone), expected monthly piece-count, and any compliance constraints (responsible-sourcing certifications, hallmark requirements). Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any jewelry supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access — phone, email, and website URLs visible across all jewelry profiles.

Question 23

How do I contact a wholesale perfume supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (marketplace + brand-gating posture, retail, gift, e-commerce), target brand portfolios, projected monthly volume, and shipping requirements (perfume ships as Class 3 flammable; freight-class verification matters). Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any perfume supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access. For Amazon / eBay marketplace resale, prioritise authorised-distributor profiles for the cleanest brand-gating compliance.

Question 24

How do I contact a wholesale shoes supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (marketplace, retail, sport-goods, school-uniform), target sub-vertical (athletic / lifestyle / formal / kids / safety), projected monthly pair-count, sizing-system requirements (EU vs UK vs US), and any compliance constraints. Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any shoes supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access — phone, email, and website URLs visible across all shoes profiles.

Question 25

How do I contact a wholesale sunglasses supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (marketplace + brand-gating posture, retail, optical, gift), target portfolios (designer / sport / fashion), projected monthly pair-count, and any compliance constraints (UV-rating documentation, polarised-lens verification). Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any sunglasses supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access. For Amazon / eBay marketplace resale, prioritise authorised-distributor profiles for cleanest brand-gating compliance.

Question 26

How do I contact a wholesale bag supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (marketplace, retail, sport-goods, school-uniform, gift), target sub-vertical (backpack / tote / sport / travel / kids), projected monthly piece-count, material requirements (canvas / leather / PU / technical), and any compliance constraints. Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any bag supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access — phone, email, and website URLs visible across all bag profiles.

Question 27

How do I contact a wholesale handbag supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (designer boutique, fashion retail, marketplace, gift), target tier (designer / premium leather / fashion / casual), projected monthly piece-count, leather-grade requirements, and any compliance constraints. Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any handbag supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access. For Amazon / eBay marketplace resale of designer handbags, prioritise authorised-distributor profiles for cleanest brand-gating compliance.

Question 28

How do I contact a wholesale leggings supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (athleisure boutique, fashion retail, marketplace, fitness-channel), target sub-vertical (athletic / fashion / shapewear / kids / maternity / plus-size), projected monthly pair-count, sizing-system requirements (US vs UK vs EU), fabric-spec requirements, and any compliance constraints (REACH, OEKO-TEX). Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any leggings supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access.

Question 29

How do I contact a wholesale skincare supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (pharmacy, drugstore, marketplace, beauty-subscription, salon), target sub-vertical (treatment / cleansing / SPF / K-beauty), projected monthly volume, regulatory constraints (CPNP for EU, FDA for US), and any specialist requirements (vegan / cruelty-free / organic certifications). Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any skincare supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access. For Amazon / eBay marketplace resale, prioritise authorised-distributor profiles for cleanest brand-gating compliance.

Question 30

How do I contact a wholesale toy supplier?

Accepted Answer

Click **Send Enquiry** on any of the supplier's deal listings or its profile. Include channel mix (toy retail, marketplace, gift-shop, school / classroom, online), target sub-vertical (pre-school / construction / dolls / plush / educational / outdoor), age-band requirements, projected monthly volume + Q4-seasonal ramp expectations, and any compliance constraints (EN 71 for EU, CPSIA for US, brand-of-record for licensed-IP). Free buyers can contact every Supplier Pro member; [Standard+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can enquire on any toy supplier through its deal listings (a non-Pro supplier's standalone directory profile still needs Premium); Premium and [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers also get full directory contact access. For Amazon / eBay marketplace resale of licensed-IP toys, prioritise authorised-distributor profiles for cleanest brand-gating compliance.

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