When you finally marrow down your search for a supplier to buy wholesale boutique accessories, you should now find out whether they can really deliver what they have promised. The best way to vet a supplier is to ask for a quote for the supplies. However, simply asking for a quote is not enough. You should look for a few specific elements in the quote. It is a proper, honest and transparent estimate that will help you to build a strong and long-lasting relationship with the supplier. When you make the request for quotation, commonly called RFQ check for these points.
Minimum order quantity
MOQ or minimum order quantity is one of the most important things that you should take note of. Most of the vendors will have a specific order amount to do wholesale business with them. Make sure that you do not over-buy the accessories and stock them in your store hoping to be sold quickly. The MOQ may differ from one supplier to another which is why you should try out several vendors to get the right quote. Compare the terms, MOQ and price to choose the most suitable vendor you want to do business with.
The shipping terms
Most vendors will simply quote the price of your order, and, if they are reliable, they may also include the discount rates as well. However, you should look over and above the price. You must look for their shipping terms and times. This will ensure that the products you order will reach to you on time so that you can sell them off before they go out of fashion. Also ask about the shipping charges, that may add up to the cost of your boutique accessories considerably. Finally, ask for samples once you get the quote. All this will help you to judge whether the supplier is a right fit for you.
