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Toys and Games Basics

Jump into the world of wholesale toys to stock your store

By Nikki Davis
You can easily find wholesale toys to add to your business by ordering them online or finding them at industry trade shows. They might include toys and video games, wholesale plush toys, gifts for children and more, all of which are hot sellers, especially around Christmas time.

When working with wholesale toys and wholesale games, think about quality and pricing. Find out how much quantity you have to order in order to get the good pricing, and make sure that you factor in shipping into your pricing decision.

To make the most on information regarding toys and games basics:

1. Start with general wholesale toy information. Look at distributors and their pricing.

2. Call and ask to be sent samples if you are interested in a product.

3. Visit wholesale toy trade shows to see a wide cross section of samples all in one place.

 

Find specific wholesale toys

Look for hot items like best selling wholesale toys or clearance items.
Try: Take a look at the wholesale product list from Empire Discount. Check out what items are on sale from Joissu Products. Find the best sellers from DASAQ. You can find the closeout specials available at Toy Connection.

Go for a wide variety of toys and games

Stock your store with a wide selection of toys and games. Start with age specific, then target both boys and girls.
Try: Check out the wholesale novelties and toys available through Hayes Specialties. STAR TRACK offers thousands of plush toy items. Take a look at the new plush items at Plush in a Rush. DollarDays is another source for board games, toys, hobbies and wholesale electronics.

Look to vendors who exhibit at wholesale toy trade shows

Visit vendors at their next wholesale toy trade show.
Try: Find out what trade shows to find Esco Imports at next. Find out both wholesale info and what trade show you'll find the Fat Brain Toy Company at next.

 

  • When dealing with toys and games, it is particularly important to keep safety in mind. Make sure that you are only stocking your business with quality items that are child safe and appropriate. Ask your wholesaler where he or she is receiving their merchandise from? Ask what quality assurances you have about the import, etc.
  • When stocking your store, also consider a good balance of board games, toys, hobbies and interests for kids. Children now-a-days are very electronically savvy, but parents do value quality time around a board game. Toys help brain development, and hobbies can help foster career development by developing an early interest in a topic. So having a good balance of all of these items in your store will help give your customers a quality selection for all ages, adults included.

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