How to Buy Wholesale for Your Business
To buy wholesale, you open a wholesale account with a supplier as a registered business, then order in bulk at wholesale prices. With Contar Business, you submit a short inquiry form, a dedicated account manager verifies your business within 24 hours, and you place your first order (minimum $5,000). Here is the full step-by-step.
1. Understand who can buy wholesale
Wholesale is for businesses that resell products through their own physical store or their own online store, or that buy in bulk for their operations — retailers, online store owners, distributors, salons, pharmacies, and institutions. It is not for individual consumers or for resellers who list on third-party marketplaces.
2. Get your business essentials ready
Wholesale purchasing is for registered businesses, so you will verify your business when you open an account. Depending on your situation you may need a tax ID or resale certificate. When you submit an inquiry, your account manager confirms exactly what is required for your business.
3. Open a wholesale account
Submit a short wholesale inquiry form. A dedicated account manager contacts you within 24 hours, verifies your business, and guides you through catalog access, pricing, and your first order.
4. Check the minimum order
Contar Business is built for high-volume buyers, with a $5,000 minimum order. If you order in smaller quantities, Contarmarket — our general wholesale store — has a lower $69 minimum.
5. Understand how wholesale pricing works
Wholesale prices are lower than retail because you buy in volume. Contar Business is focused on larger buyers, so it offers better prices — plus access to products that are not available on Contarmarket — backed by a dedicated account manager.
6. Know your payment and shipping options
Contar Business accepts Wire Transfer, ACH, and Zelle, with Net 30 available for qualified businesses. Orders ship anywhere in the United States, with local pickup in Doral, FL and pallet/LTL freight for larger orders. International buyers export using their own U.S. freight forwarder.
Common questions about buying wholesale
- How do I buy wholesale for the first time?
- Confirm your business is eligible, gather your business details (such as a tax ID or resale certificate), open a wholesale account by submitting an inquiry form, and place your first order once your account manager sets up your catalog and pricing.
- How can I buy directly from a wholesaler?
- Open a wholesale account with the supplier. With Contar Business, submit a wholesale inquiry and a dedicated account manager verifies your business and gives you access to wholesale pricing and the catalog within 24 hours.
- Do I need a business to buy wholesale?
- Yes. Wholesale accounts are for registered businesses that resell through their own store or buy in bulk for their operations, not for individual consumers.
