PROFITABLE SOURCING

Let’s talk about the lifeblood of your business: Sourcing. If you don't have inventory, you don't have a business.

There are three main ways to source:

1.  Retail Arbitrage (RA): Driving to Walmart or Target and scanning clearance aisles. Great for beginners with low capital, but incredibly time-consuming.

2.  Online Arbitrage (OA): Buying from websites (like Kohl's, Target, or WebstaurantStore) to sell on Amazon. Better for scaling, but margins can be tight.

3.  Wholesale: Opening accounts directly with brands or distributors. Takes more upfront cash, but it’s the most sustainable long-term model.

Tips for Success: What Most Sellers Wish They Knew Earlier

   Look past the first page: When doing OA, the best deals are never on page one of a retailer's sale section. Dig deep.

   Test small: Found a great product? Awesome. Buy 5 or 10 of them, not 100. Test the waters to make sure they actually sell and don't get hit with IP (Intellectual Property) complaints before you go all-in.

How Alpine Prep Co. Fits In

If you’re doing OA or Wholesale, you can have your suppliers ship your inventory directly to us. You never even have to touch the products. Check out our Pricing page to see how outsourcing this step is way cheaper than you think.