thewebmaster31

I am trying to learn more about the wholesale/drop-ship industry at the moment and I am coming across a lot of websites offering to provide wholesaler directory lists (i.e., salehoo, doba, worldwide brands, etc.). A few questions:

1) Do these type of sites truly offer reliable leads?
2) Are the prices these offer truly "wholesale"?
3) If these are a "scam", what quantifies them as being bogus?
4) Do any of the above mentioned links (or others) stand-out above the rest?

Any insight is really appreciated! Cheers...matt