Faire.com: Is This Thing Legit or Just Another Online Hoo-Haa?
Okay, so I stumbled across this Faire.com thing the other day. Whatcha gotta do is, like, you own a little shop, right? And you need stuff to *sell* in your shop. Not just any old crap from Amazon, but, y’know, the *good* stuff. The stuff that makes people say, “Ooooh, I *need* that!”
That’s where Faire’s supposed to come in. They’re like, “Hey, retailers! We got your back! Wholesale everything! Net 60 terms! Free returns!” Sounds pretty sweet, right?
I mean, reading their blurbs, it’s all “Copos super fofos” (which I *think* means “super cute cups” – thanks, Google Translate) and professional display-ready boxes. Like, suddenly you’re not just buying inventory, you’re buying *an experience*. A *curated* experience, even! *eye roll*
But here’s the thing that caught my eye: they keep saying “net 60 terms.” Basically, you get 60 days to pay your invoice. That’s a HUGE deal for small businesses. Cash flow is king, baby! Imagine getting a bunch of cool stuff, selling it, and *then* having to pay for it? Sounds like a winner in my book.
Then there’s the “free returns” thing. Let’s be honest, sometimes what looks good online is a total dud in real life. You don’t wanna be stuck with a pile of, like, artisanal cat sweaters that nobody wants. (Unless you’re running a cat sweater store, in which case, ignore me.)
But here’s where my brain starts to get a little… squishy. They keep saying it’s for *independent* wholesale vendors. Like, the cool, small-batch creators. But is it *really*? Or is it just a bunch of mass-produced stuff dressed up to look artisanal? I dunno. Gotta do some digging.
And that “Faire SV – Marknadsplatsen och butiken online för…” bit? That’s Swedish. Apparently, they’re a global thing. So you’re not just supporting local, you’re supporting… international local? My brain hurts.
Honestly, I’m a little skeptical. It’s all just *so* perfect-sounding. But hey, free returns and 60-day terms? Might be worth a shot. Especially if you’re just starting out. You could try out a few different things without breaking the bank.
My advice? Do your research. Don’t just jump in and buy a thousand “super cute cups” without knowing if your customers actually *want* super cute cups. And, y’know, read the fine print. There’s always fine print.
