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Sourcing From Brand Websites

1 min read · Sourcing in Canada

Brands discount old models on their own Canadian sites. These sales are often missed by resellers.

When brands discount

A new model launches
End of season
Site-wide events

Advantages

Genuine stock straight from the brand
Fewer competing resellers
Free shipping thresholds

Limits

Many brands restrict who can sell their products on marketplaces
Order limits and cancellations for bulk buyers
An order confirmation is not a distributor invoice

Check the listing first

If the brand also sells on the marketplace, it may match its own sale price.

General information for resellers, not financial, tax or legal advice. Marketplace fees and policies change; check the current rules before you buy.

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