Online Plumbers Merchant

[Reece^B]

Hi!

Seeking to find out if it's still a viable option to startup an online plumbers merchants?

Also wheres a good starting point for drop shipping/buying bulk?

Thank you

 

[TotallySport]

the question is why would a plumber buy online, when generally they need things there and then, and can't afford to wait.

 

[Beachcomber]

the question is why would a plumber buy online, when generally they need things there and then, and can't afford to wait.

I'll often buy items online such as bathroom suites, sinks, taps etc. but I tend to pick up fittings as I need them to save tying up cash in excess stock.

 

[Nexolutions]

the question is why would a plumber buy online, when generally they need things there and then, and can't afford to wait.

I agree with what TotallySport had to say, although; I also do agree with the person above me said.

A lot of people will obviously pre-order their bathrooms suites and appliances as they know they're going to be installing a bathroom will in advance.

That is the only really viable part of plumbing to have online...

Unless you're going to act as an online wholesaler? In which case, that could be beneficial too... I've never been in plumbing but I'm guessing plumbers don't just buy one thing of what they need, they have a few in stock?

Either way, if you are looking for a website; feel free to PM me when the time comes and I can help you with that!

Regards

Tom

 

[TotallySport]

I'll often buy items online such as bathroom suites, sinks, taps etc. but I tend to pick up fittings as I need them to save tying up cash in excess stock.

I see your point, but could one survive without the other, meaning can a plumbers merchants be solely online, I can see a company can sell plumbing supplies online solely, but a plumbers merchant?