In vintage resale, your sourcing network is everything. The best pieces often sell before they’re even listed online — going directly to sellers who have built strong, trusted relationships with their suppliers.
If you want first pick of the most desirable stock, you need to become the buyer suppliers think of before they contact anyone else. Here’s how to make that happen.
Suppliers value speed and certainty.
Make it easy for suppliers to know what you’re looking for.
Your suppliers are business partners, not just sources of product.
If suppliers know you’ll purchase regularly, they’ll prioritise bringing stock to you first.
Consider setting monthly or seasonal purchasing agreements.
Suppliers have other clients, constraints, and cost pressures. Respecting their time and margins will make you a preferred partner.
When you share which pieces performed well for you, suppliers can source more of what you need — and avoid wasting both your time on items that don’t fit your market.
A strong supplier network isn’t built overnight. It’s the result of consistent communication, reliability, and mutual respect. When you treat suppliers like long-term partners, they reward you with first access to their best pieces.
Many sellers keep detailed supplier contact lists, purchase histories, and preferred item notes in Oly — so they can manage relationships efficiently and never miss an opportunity when a top supplier calls.
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