Wholesale Match is not the only database of dropship and wholesale suppliers, but we like to think of the other guys as MacDonald’s while we are Le Caille.  After all, any burger will get you full, but a real meal satisfies the soul.  We like to satisfy the soul.  Thus, while Joe Shmoe will give you a login password and set you loose on his database, we run a full-service operation: educational articles, a full-time support line if you have any questions about dropshipping, website design, SEO, or what you should buy your Aunt Mildred for her birthday, eBay resources, and finally our Research Team.  The Research Team exists for the sole purpose of doing the research for you.  If you are looking for suppliers for hockey sticks, Christmas ornaments, bowling balls, or anything else, simply submit a Research Request to our Research Team and they will provide you with an extensive list of dropshippers, wholesalers, and/or affiliates in 1-3 business days.

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The following are answers to some FAQs about Research Requests:

How do I submit a Research Request?

Simply login to the Wholesale Match website at www.wholesalematch.com, click on the “Suppliers” button, and then scroll down the page.  On the lower left-hand side you’ll see a button that says “Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?  Submit A Research Request.”  Click that button and the submission form will pop up.

Why not just search the database myself?

You are more than welcome to do that, but you will probably want to also submit a Research Request for the following reasons: First, we’re better at searching than you are.  We’re familiar with the suppliers in our database and we know the best suppliers for your specific product.  Second, we have access to more suppliers.  While we update our database regularly, we find dozens of new suppliers each week and may have located a new one for the product you’re looking for.  Third, if there is a paucity of suppliers for the product you’re looking for, we will search until we find more.

Are there any guidelines when submitting Research Requests?

While Wholesale Match customers have unlimited Research Requests, we generally ask that you limit your requests to five products at a time so we can allocate our resources fairly.  Once we email you a list of suppliers, you are welcome to submit a request for five more products.  We are often able to return Research Requests within 1 business day or even a few hours, depending on the products requested.

How do I get the best results from my Research Request?

The more clear you are, the better.  You are welcome to ask for specific brand names or styles or types of products, though of course you will get more results if your category is still reasonably broad.  You can specify if you don’t want international suppliers, if you are open to wholesalers as well as dropshippers, and so on and so forth.  If there is any confusion about your Research Request, you can always call our customer service line to clarify.

Your time is valuable, and the Wholesale Match Research Team will save you countless hours searching for suppliers.  If you have not already taken advantage of their services, I urge you to do so.  If you have submitted a Research Request in the past, I would recommend doing so again, as they may have found additional suppliers for your products in the meantime.

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