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2021 Musical Equipment Ready
For Re-Sale. Wholesale To Dealers Only.
Q: What does
your company do ?A: Wholesale music warehouse USA, is a group
of musicians, & audio market professionals who created our company to
help licensed resellers extend their wholesale purchasing power. Our company is
your direct connection to the actual master wholesale distributors and drop
shippers here in the United States. Major warehouses are located all across the
U.S. Most likely there are several key wholesale warehouses near you. We uncover
the real distributors, send them a message about your company asking for
wholesale catalogs and sales materials to be sent to your company directly. Get
ready for a "storm" of wholesale price lists and information to come your way. (
usually within as little as 72 hours after sign up )
Q: How is
Wholesale Music Warehouse different from all the other so called wholesale
companies on the internet?A: The answer is simple. Most of
the other "wholesale offers" online are available to the general public. With
these other so called wholesale companies, there is no separation between
wholesaler, dealer, and the end user (consumer). Real wholesalers will only sell
B2B (business to business) any company offering "wholesale deals" that does not
require a business license or tax id from you is not a real wholesale
distributor. You have to ask yourself, "Do I want to buy from a discounted music
retailer or a real music instrument master-distributor? The answer is obvious.
With Wholesale Music Club, we only sell our gold wholesale membership package to
licensed re-sellers. All 120 wholesale musical instrument warehouses within our
network require a business license or tax id from all members. There is zero
public access. This keeps the integrity in place between the true wholesale
supplier and the dealer. Your company buys the music instrument products at the
same wholesale price that your local music shop pays. There are still super
profit margins out there selling musical instruments.
Q: Do I have
to have an actual store front in order to join Wholesale Music Warehouse?
A: No. Among those that purchase the Gold Wholesale Package
are small to mid sized companies selling via mail order, swap meets, internet,
as well as small retail locations. It is not 100% necessary to have an actual
store.
Q: I have seen
offers online about a CD with 10,000 wholesale sources. What is this all
about?
A: If you need wholesale sources for beans, shoe laces,
hay, or bulk fabrics.... the CD is for you. If you are seeking true wholesale
distributors supplying musical instrument products to dealers only,.... then you
need Wholesale Music Warehouse. Basically the "cheap" wholesale CD's out there
are garbage. Plus, they will sell these CD's to anyone. The general public has
access to the same information. You want real business to business wholesale
distributors that don't deal with the public.
Q: What are
the minimum order requirements with the club and the other 120 wholesale musical
instrument distributors?
A: Minimum order requirements vary
by distributor. Usually the minimum order is between $50.00 to $200.00 Ready
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Q: Are there
volume discounts offered for large orders?
A: Yes. All
distributors offer volume discounts. Usually additional discounts apply to
orders exceeding $2500
Q: Once my
company joins Wholesale Music Warehouse, do we order everything through you or
do we contact the other distributors directly?
A: You may
order any of the 1,000 products offered from the club's main associate, or you
may contact any of the master-wholesale warehouses to buy direct from them.
Q: Are there
territory restrictions involved?
A: Yes, in some cases there
are territory restrictions. However, there are several master importers &
distributors that sell the top name brands with little or no restrictions.
Simply ask Rob to help you find what you are looking for. It’s out there! Speak
to a wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: Can Wholesale Music Warehouse help me with
marketing/sales ideas & strategies?
A: Yes. This is a big
part of our consulting service. Once you are a member, you can call Rob Ferguson
anytime during normal business hours and he will be happy to assist you in any
way he can. Rob sold over 480,000.00 in consumer audio products his first year
online! We build custom web sites – call (760) 994-0710 Rob
Q: What company does the Wholesale Music Warehouse and its
associates use to ship my orders?
A: We use UPS. You may
calculate estimated shipping charges easily at the UPS web site. www.ups.com
Most of the other distributors use either Fed-Ex or UPS. Large orders are
usually sent via private trucking company.
Q: What kind
of profit margin can we expect to make?
A: On average, profit
margins for musical Instruments is between 10% to 150% . Music Instrument
accessories yield as much as 300% profit. Guitar straps, cords, tuners, pedals,
drum sticks, drum heads etc… are good examples of “high-profit” items.
Q: Are there any pricing examples available
for our review?
A: Sure. Example product & pricing is
located at www.wholesalemusicwarehouse.com main page. 9 wholesale examples
are loaded per visit. Hit F-5 to refresh the page and see 9 more examples. E-Mail WMW
Q: How long
does it take to drop ship the items that were purchased after the order was
received by the wholesale distributor?
A: Orders ship within
24 hours in most cases. Most all wholesale distributors within the network, ship
daily. If an item is not in stock,…. You will be called. However, most all items
are on the shelf and ready to ship out daily. Speak to a wholesale consultant @
(760) 994-0710 Ready to order your Gold
Wholesale Membership Package? Click Here Member Testimonials
Q: How do we
get notified when a product is out of stock or becomes on back
order?
A: You will be called or emailed. It’s a good idea to
request confirmation on each of your purchase orders.
Q: How do we get notified when a new product line or brand
comes out?
A: If you select our gold wholesale membership, we
will contact each wholesale distributor your wholesale catalog request. We will
get you on all of the distributors mailing lists, fax lists, specials,
closeouts, etc….. You will receive new updated wholesale musical instrument
catalogs as they are released. Speak to a wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: How do
you calculate your shipping charges?
A: Shipping charges can
be calculated by visiting www.ups.com simply enter the zip code of the shipper,
and the zip code of the receiver, plus the estimated weight of the package. (s)
Q: What are the minimum levels of inventory on
products that are kept on hand by the network of master
distributors?
A: Wholesale distributors stock hundreds of
pieces of each item. Sometimes thousands of pieces are stocked. Guitars, drums,
pa systems, lights, fog machines, and so much more is available.
Q: Do you
offer any other services that could be of use to my business? If so what are
they?
A: We offer expanded wholesale master distributor
sourcing solutions for consumer electronics products as well as musical
equipment. Questions? contact us by phone.
Q:
I am interested in the Gold Wholesale Membership, is that really a one time
fee?
A: Yes, a one time fee of $199.00 Kick your feet up, and
let us do the work for you. Speak to a wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: Are the
products purchased through the club's main affiliate and the other wholesale
warehouses under warranty?
A: YES. Most items carry the full
warranty unless otherwise noted.
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Q: How do you
handle returns?
A: If any item is defective right out of the
box, simply send it back for a new one. Hassle free. If an item breaks later,
call the wholesale distributor you purchased it from ,…. And they will at least
repair the item for you. If not replace it all together.
Speak to a wholesale
consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: Are any of the products refurbished?
A: Not usually. However, there are refurbished items offered
from time to time,….. these items will be clearly marked (R) or (B stock) 99% of
the products you will be purchasing for resale are brand new, factory fresh,
with full warranty. Basically, if you want refurbished items, you need to ask
for them. Speak to a wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: What is a
manufacturer?
A: A manufacturer is the maker of the brand.
Most mass - manufacturers of musical instruments reside in China & Korea.
(Although most all of the better music brands do manufacture here in the USA)
Q: What is a distributor?
A:
A distributor is a privately owned mass supplier to the music dealers. The
distributor has massive buying power and stocks each musical instrument item in
large quantities. Most wholesale musical instrument distributors here in the USA
sell at the same "dealer price" that the actual manufacturer does. The musical
instrument distributor function is to supply the musical instruments &
accessories at a closer proximity without a price increase to the licensed
dealer. Keep in mind, using "will-call" is a way to save $$. Simply search for
the distributors in your state after completion of your membership. You will
save tons on shipping - by picking up the orders yourself. (will-call ) There
are over 100 massive wholesale musical instrument warehouses across the United
States. Chances are there are many near you. Remember, these companies only sell
to licensed retailers / dealers / internet sellers / etc. Many real wholesale
distributors will only sell to dealers with commercial addresses. Although it is
not 100% necessary to have a commercial address. Speak to a wholesale consultant
@ (760) 994-0710
Q: What is a drop shipper?
A: A drop
shipper is a wholesale distributor that is willing to ship to more than 1
location for you. A drop ship distributor will ship anything to anyone, any
state. You pay for the product, the drop-shipper ships it directly to your
customer. You never touch the product. This saves on shipping costs, therefore
increasing your profit potential.
Q: What makes
a company a "real wholesale distributor”
A: ALL real
wholesalers require a valid tax id and or business license from all applicants.
Real wholesale distributors will clearly mark their sites and catalogs with
"Wholesale sales only to dealers" A real wholesale distributor will never sell
to the general public. Your wholesale sources remain confidential.
Q: What is a factory rep?
A: A factory rep
is the guy who calls on the music dealers for the music manufacturers. He sells
and trains the music dealers. All manufacturers have "reps"
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Q: What are
trade shows?
A: A trade show is the place where all of the
music instrument manufacturers show their new products to the music dealers and
the wholesale distributors. Each year there are several confidential trade shows
for the musical instrument industry. You must be a licensed dealer at least,..
to attend these shows. We of course list all of the best trade shows for the
musical instrument industry within the logged in section of the main club site.
You will have access within a few hours of activation.
Q: What is a retailer?
A: A retailer is a
public dealer / outlet that will sell to anyone. Examples include: Guitar Center
& Musicians Friend. These companies buy direct from the manufacturer most of
the time in mass quantities. The larger retail powerhouse companies also buy
direct “OEM” from the over seas manufacturer as well. Wholesale distributors
primarily supply the “independent dealer” or smaller over all dealers.
Q: What is a dealer?
A: see
" what is a retailer" above.
Q: What is a
master distributor?
A: A master distributor is also known as a
"parallel distributor" These companies carry double quantities as well as have
the "harder to locate brands" A master distributor can also be simply a "large
scale" distributor. They buy in massive 60 Ft. Container lots and offer
amazingly low wholesale prices. Wholesale music warehouse club uncovers the real
master-wholesalers of musical instruments of all kinds here in the United
States. We make it easy for the small music dealer to plug in to where the big
boys buy their goods. Get ready to take your business to the next level and
beyond.
Q: What is e-bay?
A:
E-Bay is an auction house. Small dealers and private sellers list their goods
for sale to the highest bidder. Our members have much more success selling
through custom web sites, although if done right, you can make thousands on
e-bay. Its all about finding nitch products. It can be done,....however, we
suggest selling through small shops, and custom web sites made for selling music
gear. The flea market, local high schools..... are also great places to sell
music instruments and accessories.
Q: Why sell
musical instruments & accessories?
A: Billions are spent
each year on musical instruments. Do you know anyone who doesn’t own a keyboard,
microphone or guitar? Why not sell things people need and use. Everyone uses
musical instruments! Plus, you love musical instruments too right? Go ahead and
put some of those profits in your pocket. Speak to a wholesale consultant @
(760) 994-0710
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Wholesale Membership Package? Click Here
Q: What does
net-30 mean?
A: Net-30 is where you buy products on credit
throughout the month and the music instrument wholesale distributor sends you a
bill for the entire months purchases. N-30 = net 30 days
Q: What is
COD?
A: COD means cash on delivery. UPS offers COD services.
Q: What is an open
account?
A: see ( net-30 ) above. An open account is where you
buy on credit from the distributor. You will be invoiced monthly for your
purchases. You must apply for any and all net-30 or open terms. Speak to a
wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: What does pre-paid shipping
mean?
A: Pre-Paid shipping means that you have reached the
desired volume or dollar amount to qualify for the order to be shipped "Pre-Paid
Freight" the distributor is paying for the shipping. Usually this happens at the
$2,500 level.
Q: What is a
container?
A: A container is a "Railway Container" these are
the big shipping containers you see on the railroad lines. Large volume
distributors and retailers order in this way. There are 40 Foot and 60 Foot rail
containers.
Q: What is a
skid?
A: A skid is a pallet of merchandise found in a
wholesale warehouse. Usually a skid will be shrink wrapped and ready for
transport. If you can, it’s best to buy "a skid" at a time from the larger
wholesalers. You will receive discounts based on volume orders. Every wholesaler
will offer additional discounts based on larger volume quantities. It is not
necessary to buy "skids" Speak to a wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710 Member Testimonials E-Mail WMW
Q: What does
volume order mean?
A: Volume means quantity. The larger the
volume, the larger the quantity.
Q: What is an
importer?
A: An importer is a large warehouse that brings in
its merchandise from outside of the United States.
Q: What is a parallel distributor?
A: A
(parallel) Distributor is a wholesale distributor known for carrying brands that
can only be purchased parallel through other mass merchants. In other words,
they are not direct with the manufacturer. Often the warranty from such
distributors is “repair only”
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Q: What does
purchase order mean?
A: Purchase order means to place an order
for purchase. The “buyer” of the store usually generates store purchase orders
to be filled by the various wholesale distributors.
Q: What is a PO ?
A: See “purchase order”
above
Q: What is a Purchase Order
Number?
A: A purchase order number is the number assigned to
the purchase order for record keeping by the music shop and the supplier.
Q: What is an
RMA ? ( Return Merchandise Authorization )
A: RMA = Return
Merchandise Authorization It is customary to receive a RMA reference number from
your supplier prior to sending any merchandise back for repair or re-stock.
Q: Why do I need an RMA?
A:
Most all wholesalers / distributors & manufacturers require a RMA prior to
acceptance of your return. If you send something back without a RMA, its likely
it won’t be processed.
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Q: What is a
tax ID ?
A: A tax id is a number that is assigned to you by
the federal government. This number gives you the right to buy at wholesale with
no sales tax. Speak to a wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: What is a business
license?
A: A business license is a license issued to you by
your state. This gives you the legal ability to buy & re-sell items as a
"business"
Q: Where can I get a Tax ID or
Business license?
A: For information about business licensing,
contact your state capital. They can best assist you.
Q: What does
wholesale music warehouse club do?
A: Wholesale Music
Warehouse Club provides wholesale musical product solutions as well as business
related wholesale services that connect your company with the best and the
largest real B2B consumer musical instrument wholesale master distributors. We
maintain the most informative confidential wholesale data-base in the USA. We
provide a broadcast communication service for you as well to all of the
distributors and manufacturers so you will have fresh catalogs and dealer price
sheets from many of the top US wholesale music instrument warehouses. Speak to a
wholesale consultant @ (760) 994-0710
Q: What is a profit
margin?
A: Profit Margin is the difference between what you
paid for it and what you sold it for. Member Testimonials
Q: How much profit is made on musical
instruments?
A: Billions of dollars each year are spent on
musical instruments. All you need is a little slice of that huge pie. Profits
range from 10% to 300% (accessories make upwards of 300%)
Q: What are some of the ways that the other members sell
musical instruments?
A: Online through a custom web site,
through e-bay, through the flea markets, through high schools and friends,
through your garage, through a small or large store, through mail
order.
Expanded FAQ Wholesale Music
Warehouse
Q: Do
musical instrument wholesale distributors prefer brick and mortar dealers? (
Re-sellers with actual store-front commercial location? )
A:
Yes they do. However, there are several "key" master importers and wholesale
distributors that do deal with home based and e-commerce licensed re-sellers. We
give you this vital information through your username and password to the
confidential back end site.
Q: What does your
company do ?
A: Wholesale music warehouse USA, is a group of
musicians, & audio market professionals who created our company to
help licensed resellers extend their wholesale purchasing power. Our company is
your direct connection to the actual master wholesale distributors and drop
shippers here in the United States. Major warehouses are located all across the
U.S. Most likely there are several key wholesale warehouses near you. We uncover
the real distributors, send them a message about your company asking for
wholesale catalogs and sales materials to be sent to your company directly. Get
ready for a "storm" of wholesale price lists and information to come your way. (
usually within as little as 72 hours after sign up )
Q: When did Wholesale Music Warehouse Start?
A: We are going on 7 years serving the musical instrument
re-seller community. However, our main company, POWERLINE AUDIO started in
1999.We started as a manufacturer (private label) of audio
capacitors.
Q: Do you accept credit cards ?
A: Yes we accept most major cards. Visa, MC, Discover and
American Express.
Q: How do I set up a NET 30
credit account with real master distributors?
A: Ask your
sales rep for an "open account" application.
Q: Is the $199 fee really a "one time" payment?
A: Yes.
Q: Will there
be someone there at your company available by phone to help me?
A: Our hours of operation: 8:30am to 5:30pm Pacific Time
Zone* Monday through Friday
Main Office Telephone (760) 994-0710
Q: What is the best way to begin re-selling
musical instruments?
A: We recommend opening a local small
commercial location, or selling through a booth at your
local flea market.
E-commerce is a tougher way to go, although the better e-comm resellers
do
quite well.
Q: Can I search for distributors
by brand?
A: Yes. Our mapping system also provides a search
box for entering brands, types of products, or cities and states etc.
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Time Zone
Q: Is it best to buy direct from the manufacturer?
A: It is always a benefit to buy as close to the source as
possible. Yes. If you can open direct wholesale accounts with key manufacturers,
your company should do so.
Q: What types
of specific things do manufacturers require, usually... to set up a direct
wholesale account?
A: 3 trade references, business bank
account, tax id or local business certificate, or LLC / Corporation paperwork,
and possibly a business credit card on file, and most important, a commercial
location.
Q: Can I re-sell items on e-bay?
A: e-bay is a good place to get your feet wet. We recommend
building a custom site with shopping cart.
Q:
Are there reliable, friendly wholesale drop shippers willing to stock, pack and
ship my orders directly to my customers?
A: Yes. We connect
you instantly to the best drop shippers in the business. Very friendly and ready
to help you build your business.
Q: Can I
check inventory online?
A: Many warehouses do offer online
inventory checking ( Real Time ) Ask the specific wholesalers you are thinking
about using.
Q: Can I place purchase orders
online?
A: Most wholesale distributors do offer a online
ordering system. Ask the specific wholesalers you are thinking about using.
Q: Are there toll free numbers available for
placing orders?
A: Yes, in most cases a toll free number will
be given to you for placing orders.
Q: How much
should I mark up the items?
A: Average mark up's are from 30
to 300% ( 300% being accessories like cables, strings, polishes, etc )
Q: Are flea markets a good place to re-sell?
A: Absolutely. Keep in mind, most flea market customers are
looking for cheaper goods, so make sure you purchase the best priced items for
resale at flea markets.
Q: Should I create a
catalog of my own that I can mail to music schools, universities, etc?
A: Yes. Selling to schools, churches etc...is a fantastic way
to keep your products moving.
Q: How much
profit can I make?
A: We make every effort to ensure that we
accurately represent these products and services and their potential for income.
Earning and Income statements made by our company and its customers are
estimates of what we think you can possibly earn. There is no guarantee that you
will make these levels of income and you accept the risk that the earnings and
income statements differ by individual. As with any business, your results may
vary, and will be based on your individual capacity, business experience,
expertise, and level of desire. There are no guarantees concerning the level of
success you may experience. The testimonials and examples used are exceptional
results, which do not apply to the average purchaser, and are not intended to
represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results.
Each individual’s success depends on his or her background, dedication, desire
and motivation. There is no assurance that examples of past earnings can be
duplicated in the future. We cannot guarantee your future results and/or
success. There are some unknown risks in business and on the internet that we
cannot foresee which can reduce results. We are not responsible for your
actions. The use of our information, products and services should be based on
your own due diligence and you agree that our company is not liable for any
success or failure of your business that is directly or indirectly related to
the purchase and use of our information, products and services.
Q: Are there really master distributors that will pre-pay my
shipping out of their pocket?
A: Orders over $2,500 usually
qualify for pre-paid shipping. Ask each distributor what their minimum is for
pre-paid freight.
Q: Do you offer a testimonial
section?
A: Yes. Click Here to see what other companies are saying about us.
Q: How do I set up my account with Wholesale
Music Warehouse USA?
A: You may set up your account by using
our secure order form ( link found above at top of screen ) or by telephone.
(760) 994-0710
Q: Is your order form secure?
A: Absolutely. Look for the "lock" at the bottom right of
your screen, when on our secure form.
Q: Can I
call and speak to a representative to sign up over the phone?
A: Yes. We are here from 6 am to 7:30 pm Mon-Fri Pacific
Time Zone* Reach a wholesale team consultant at (760) 994-0710.
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