A domestic Chinese marketplace often featuring lower prices than Alibaba.

Reaching out to brands directly to request a wholesale account.

Wholesale involves buying established brand-name products in bulk to resell on existing Amazon listings.

If you want to build a unique brand through , buying directly from manufacturers is the standard path.

For beginners with less capital, "arbitrage" involves finding discounted items at retail stores to flip for a profit.

Discount chains like TJ Maxx , Marshalls , or Ross .

Always check list before purchasing bulk inventory. Some brands require specific "ungating" (permission) before you are allowed to sell their products on the platform.