Finding reliable wholesale suppliers in the uk

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jiffix
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Finding reliable wholesale suppliers in the uk

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Hi all, I'm from the Isle of Man. Been using an Irish wholesale company, but with winter here, the ferry's stopped sailing. Need a reliable UK wholesaler to turn to. I do big orders for the whole island community - we're the main fish supplier.
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Lachlan
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As I'm not familiar with UK suppliers, I've compiled a list of possibilities for you to consider. I'd recommend verifying each option by checking reviews - start with the negative ones, as they often highlight areas of concern. This should give you a better understanding of potential issues, rather than just relying on positive feedback.

Here are some UK wholesale aquarium fish suppliers you might want to look into - I've included a Bing search result for your convenience:

www.bing.com - wholesale aquarium fish suppliers in the uk
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You're likely to find a reliable UK supplier by reaching out to shops in England, ask them who they use and see if they'd be willing to recommend anyone.
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Lachlan
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tetraTim wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:08 am You're likely to find a reliable UK supplier by reaching out to shops in England, ask them who they use and see if they'd be willing to recommend anyone.
That's a thought-provoking idea, but I'm not sure many retailers would be willing to share their sources, as it could potentially eat into their profit margins.
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I think the issue isn't so much about retailers being willing to share their wholesalers, but rather, whether those wholesalers would be willing to do business with you, especially if you don't have a registered business of your own.
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