Off-Price Buying Advantages: Jobbers Off-Price Buying
1. There really is no better deal out there. Since discounted middlemen buy directly from struggling manufacturers and retailers, they have the best prices.
2. You don’t have to deal with strict requirements from the brand manufacturer. Many brands will have strict minimums. Discounted intermediaries are more flexible with regard to quantities and minimum purchase requirements.
3. You have the opportunity to purchase exclusively licensed merchandise that would not otherwise be available.
4. You have more freedom to choose exactly what you need for your store rather than being forced to buy random lots.
5. If you have a store that sells a variety of items and if you buy from branded clothing brokers, you have a much larger selection of styles and brands, as well as multiple categories. For example, you can shop for women’s clothing, men’s clothing, children’s clothing, accessories, shoes, and household items all in one place. Otherwise, you would be spending your valuable time searching the world for individual parts to fill your store.
CONs of buying at a discount:
1. Sometimes your products are from the past season instead of the current season.
2. You can get items where the original MSRP label is missing or defaced.
3. You have to know if you buy it by brand / style or if your products come in assortments.
The bottom line is, if you can plan ahead and buy what you need for your store a little ahead of time, you’ll save a ton and increase your profit margins.