I Want To Start Reselling, Where Can I Buy Vintage Clothing?

Vintage Clothing is a huge growing market where you can buy anything from a 1960's Band T-Shirt, right through to Y2K era clothing made popular once again by the likes of Paris Hilton and Bella Hadid.

Fortunately, with Vintage Wholesale moving online and available stock only a few clicks away, purchasing vintage clothing for your shop or online business has been much more accessible in recent years.

Finding the ideal supplier, however, might be challenging given the large number of Vintage Wholesalers that are spread across several continents. Therefore, it's super important to determine your budget to begin with, go through several wholesalers' catalogues, and begin searching for your niche within the vintage game.

Buying Vintage Wholesale For The First Time

If you're purchasing Vintage Wholesale for the first time, you want to do it right since your first stock purchase has the potential to make or break your company.

If you're just starting out, we suggest staying away from "buying blind" to prevent disappointment. Purchasing stock without seeing the specific products you are committed to buying is referred to as "buying blind" in the business.

So why would you buy blind?

Well, the bottom line is that buying blind, or by weight, offers the cheapest solution for sourcing vintage stock.  This is because the wholesaler doesn't have to spend show items to the customer, choosing the items themselves instead.  This method of purchasing however is much more suited to established sellers, who already have built trust and rapport with a supplier, knowing already what type of Grade they will be receiving to diminish any concerns.

Handpick

At the other end of the price scale is "Handpick". This refers to cherry-picking every item you buy. Every item can be examined this way with your own eyes before purchase; there are therefore no unforeseen blemishes or holes, no fakes or other unexpected snags to be discovered.

As the most expensive method of buying vintage, many wholesalers offer handpicking, and it's a great place to start to avoid the risks of a bad wholesaler.

Even if the profits can be lower, we advise handpicking to prevent unpleasant shocks at the start of your vintage trip.

To End

Vintage Wholesale is the entry point into selling vintage fashion, allowing you to build out your own niche as a retailer and give your customers the inventory you want to sell. Understanding what to avoid, on the other hand, is critical; adopting best practises to fit your budget allows sellers to thrive in a busy market without spending a lot of money.