Trade Price for Computer Supplies?

Lfatjoze on 01/05/2023 - 09:32
Last edited 02/05/2023 - 07:16

Hello
Does anyone know if mwave or other provide trade price for computer parts?

Otherwise are there any distributors we can register a company account with?

The usual items like:

Intel cpu, ram, motherboard.

Who are the main distributors in QLD?

Thanks for replies.

  1. Umart does not do trade discounts, already have an account.
  2. MWave checked. They accept business accounts but don't offer discounts unless volume. They are reseller.
  3. JBhifi offer business account discounts and negotiate below retail price on most items.

Contrary to some replies saying it's not possible:
4. Ingram and dickerdata do offer wholesale price and these days actually signup almost anybody even non computer shops.

I hadn't tried them initially but have used them in New Zealand so will check them out. In recent years though some of their prices (NZ) were identical to retail Umart prices.

Computing

Comments

  • Twix on 01/05/2023 - 09:38
    -1

    https://www.mwave.com.au/business

  • brendanm on 01/05/2023 - 09:52
    +14

    Did a lot of research before starting your business I see.

    • fatjoze on 02/05/2023 - 07:19
      -1

      Future is looking bright 😂

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 01/05/2023 - 09:53
    -1

    Qld: umart

  • mskeggs on 01/05/2023 - 10:46
    +3

    Dicker data and ingram probably cover everything.
    https://www.arnnet.com.au/distributor_directory/by_name

    • fatjoze on 02/05/2023 - 07:17

      Nice one thanks. Hasn't considered them initially as Ingram New Zealand prices are usually same as Umart Aus retail. Will check if Ingram australia has better prices

  • GordonD on 01/05/2023 - 11:10

    Trade prices only exist where there is a certified/qualified trade that excludes people who aren't from practicing it. Where that's not the case there simply isn't any reason for people who are in that trade to pay any less than consumers. In fact where its a part or a tool that is sold both to the public and the trade, it usually cost tradies more because trades stores go to the expense and trouble of stocking all the specialist bits and pieces and tools that members of the relevant trade use. That's why tradies do business with trade outlets.

    • fatjoze on 02/05/2023 - 07:19

      Thanks this used to be the case but now days PC distributors will loosely signup almost anyone. Only APPLE is still tight on their supply chain, reseller network. PCs are completely unrestricted now due to the intense competition. This is based on experience. I've had friends who are mechanics signup accounts with Ingram the main distributor in New Zealand. Only difference is you probably won't get the best rate but it's still wholesale.

  • Wiadro on 01/05/2023 - 12:38
    +1

    you might pay more than consumer retail unless you buy a large volume

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 01/05/2023 - 14:29
    +2

    MSY, go line up with an A4 flyer for an hour and experience the joys of shit tier service combined with rock bottom pricing.

  • garetz on 01/05/2023 - 14:59
    -1

    You cannot get distributer pricing unless you buy in volume.

  • Chris Topher on 01/05/2023 - 19:03

    Unless you are large quantity buyer your trade/wholesale prices will be very similar to retailer's prices.

  • fatjoze on 02/05/2023 - 07:14

    Thanks all. Reply and update below for future users benefit:

    1. Umart does not do trade discounts, already have an account.
    2. MWave checked. They accept business accounts but don't offer discounts unless volume. They are reseller.
    3. JBhifi offer business account discounts and negotiate below retail price on most items.

    Contrary to some replies above saying it's not possible:
    4. Ingram and dickerdata do offer wholesale price and these days actually do signup almost anybody even not computer shops.

    I hadn't tried them initially but have used them in New Zealand so will check them out.

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