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Hi everyone, This is my forst post on this forum and i was recommended by a friend to check this site out as they have found it very useful.
Anyway i have a few questions and was wondering if anyone had any info of comments that could be usefull to me? Right basically i am looking to set up a online shop, i have created a name and bought a domain and basically i will be selling top branded british clothing. I have been buying clothing from one of the brands factory outlet for about 2 months now, mainly sale items or last seasons and selling them for a small profit on ebay. But now i am looking to expand this and include another 4-5 brands, set up a E-commerce website and try and get away from ebay and its insanely high final sale rates!!
So wheres the best place to start? do i approach these brands with my idea first and see if its possible to become an authorised seller? or do you think its better to get something knocked up so i can go to them with my finished site and then see if its possible? If im getting a site built though what is the rules on using the brands name without there permission? do you actually need the Brands permission to sell there items even if you dont use there images/logos etc??
I have money to purchase stock etc to get started and have many customers which have bought through me who follow me on both facebook + twitter pages and have already got a substantial mailing list. I just need some advice on what my next step should be as this is slightly unchartered waters for me!!!
Anyway im sure there is probably a better section where this should be posted so please redirect if needed.
Thanks again and look forward to any replies!!
Anyway i have a few questions and was wondering if anyone had any info of comments that could be usefull to me? Right basically i am looking to set up a online shop, i have created a name and bought a domain and basically i will be selling top branded british clothing. I have been buying clothing from one of the brands factory outlet for about 2 months now, mainly sale items or last seasons and selling them for a small profit on ebay. But now i am looking to expand this and include another 4-5 brands, set up a E-commerce website and try and get away from ebay and its insanely high final sale rates!!
So wheres the best place to start? do i approach these brands with my idea first and see if its possible to become an authorised seller? or do you think its better to get something knocked up so i can go to them with my finished site and then see if its possible? If im getting a site built though what is the rules on using the brands name without there permission? do you actually need the Brands permission to sell there items even if you dont use there images/logos etc??
I have money to purchase stock etc to get started and have many customers which have bought through me who follow me on both facebook + twitter pages and have already got a substantial mailing list. I just need some advice on what my next step should be as this is slightly unchartered waters for me!!!
Anyway im sure there is probably a better section where this should be posted so please redirect if needed.
Thanks again and look forward to any replies!!
