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Q: How is
Wholesale Music Club different from all the other so called
wholesale companies on the internet? |
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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.
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Q: Do I have to
have an actual store front in order to join Wholesale Music Club?
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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.
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Q: I have seen
offers online about a CD with 10,000 wholesale sources. What is
this all about? |
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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 Club. 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.
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Q: What are the
minimum order requirements with the club and the other 120
wholesale musical instrument distributors? |
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A: Minimum order
requirements vary by distributor. Usually the minimum order is
between $50.00 to $200.00
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Q: Are there
volume discounts offered for large orders? |
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A: Yes. All distributors offer
volume discounts. Usually additional discounts apply to orders
exceeding $2500
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Q: Once my company
joins wholesale music club, do we order everything through you or
do we contact the other distributors directly? |
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A: You may order any
of the 1,000 products offered directly from the club AND you may
contact any of the 120 warehouses to buy direct from them,… It’s
up to you!
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Q: Are there
territory restrictions involved? |
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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 @
(949) 716-6222 Fax your tax id to (949) 716-1094
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Q: Can wholesale
music club help me with marketing/sales ideas & strategies?
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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 (949) 716-6222 Rob
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Q: What company does
the wholesale music club and its associates use to ship my orders?
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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.
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Q: Does wholesale
music club provide drop shipping? |
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A: Yes. We will drop
ship any of 1,000+ musical items anywhere in the lower continental
United States with no additional drop ship fee.
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Q: What kind of
profit margin can we expect to make? |
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A: On average,
profit margins for musical Instruments is between 50 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.
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Q: Are there any
pricing examples available for our review? |
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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.
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Q: How many products
are offered and which products can be drop shipped? |
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A: Wholesale music
club offers over 1,000 products directly from us. ALL are
available to be drop shipped. There are an additional 120
wholesale musical instrument warehouses shipping thousands of
products. Several do provide drop shipping services. Call Rob
Ferguson for help during normal business hours. (949) 716-6222 Rob
Ferguson
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Q: How long does it
take to drop ship the items that were purchased after the order
was received by Wholesale Music Club? |
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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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax your
tax id to (949) 716-1094
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order your Gold Wholesale Membership Package?
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Q: How do we get
notified when a product is out of stock or becomes on back order? |
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A: You will be
called or emailed. It’s a good idea to request confirmation on
each of your purchase orders.
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Q: How do we get
notified when a new product line or brand comes out? |
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A: If you select our gold wholesale
membership, we will FAX 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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax
your tax id to (949) 716-1094
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Q: How do you
calculate your shipping charges? |
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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)
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Q: What are the
minimum levels of inventory on products that are kept on hand? |
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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.
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Q: Do you offer any
other services that could be of use to my business? If so what are
they? |
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A:
www.wholesalemusicclub.com lists
in detail our wholesale products and services.
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Q: I am interested
in the Gold Wholesale Membership, is that really a one time fee? |
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A: Yes, a one time fee of $399.00
Kick your feet up, and let us do the work for you. Speak to a
wholesale consultant @ (949) 716-6222 Fax your tax id to (949)
716-1094
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Q: Are the products
purchased through the club and the other wholesale warehouses
under warranty? |
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A: YES. Most items
carry the full factory warranty. 1 to 3 years depending on the
product line.
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order your Gold Wholesale Membership Package?
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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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax your tax id
to (949) 716-1094
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Q: Are any of the
products sold by the wholesale music club or its associates
refurbished? |
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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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax
your tax id to (949) 716-1094
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Q: What is a
manufacturer? |
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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)
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Q: What is a
distributor? |
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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 "wil-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. (wil-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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax your tax id
to (949) 716-1094
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Q: What is a drop
shipper? |
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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.
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Q: What makes a
company a "real wholesale distributor” |
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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.
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Q: What is a factory
rep? |
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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? |
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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.
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Q: What is a
retailer? |
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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.
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Q: What is a dealer? |
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A: see " what is a
retailer" above.
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Q: What is a master
distributor? |
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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.
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Q: What is e-bay? |
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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.
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Q: Why sell musical
instruments & accessories? |
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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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax
your tax id to (949) 716-1094
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order your Gold Wholesale Membership Package?
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Q: What does net-30
mean? |
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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
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Q: What is COD? |
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A: COD means cash on
delivery. UPS offers COD services.
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Q: What is an open
account? |
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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 @ (949)
716-6222 Fax your tax id to (949) 716-1094
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Q: What does
pre-paid shipping mean? |
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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.
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Q: What is a
container? |
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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.
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Q: What is a skid? |
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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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax your tax id to (949)
716-1094
Member Testimonials
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Q: What does volume
order mean? |
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A: Volume means
quantity. The larger the volume, the larger the quantity.
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Q: What is an
importer? |
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A: An importer is a
large warehouse that brings in its merchandise from outside of the
United States.
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Q: What is a
parallel distributor? |
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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? |
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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.
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Q: What is a PO ? |
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A: See “purchase
order” above
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Q: What is a
Purchase Order Number? |
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A: A purchase order
number is the number assigned to the purchase order for record
keeping by the music shop and the supplier.
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Q: What is an RMA ?
( Return Merchandise Authorization ) |
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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.
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Q: Why do I need an
RMA? |
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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 i.d.
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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 @ (949) 716-6222 Fax your tax id to (949)
716-1094
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Q: What is a
business license? |
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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"
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Q: Where can I get a
Tax i.d. or Business license? |
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A: For information
about business licensing, contact your state capital. They can
best assist you.
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Q: What is an EIN?
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A: A EIN = Employer
Identification Number and is issued by the IRS.
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Q: What does
wholesale music club do? |
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A: Wholesale Music Warehouse Club
provides wholesale musical products ( drop-shipping ) as well as
business related wholesale services that connect your company with
over 120 of 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 fax service for you as well to all of the other
distributors so you will have catalogs and dealer price sheets
from many of the top US wholesale music instrument warehouses.
Speak to a wholesale consultant @ (949) 716-6222 Fax your tax id
to (949) 716-1094
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Q: What is a profit
margin? |
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A: Profit Margin is
the difference between what you paid for it and what you sold it
for.
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Q: How much profit
is made on musical instruments? |
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A: Billions of
dollars each year are spent on musical instruments. All you need
is a little slice of that pie!
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Q: What are some of
the ways that the other members sell musical instruments? |
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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. |
