Researching for suppliers takes up a chunk of time in starting up a business from scratch.
While some have been blessed with connections,
the rest of us, who are all new at this are simply overwhelmed.
Luckily for us, the internet has become so vast, that a lot of information are within our grasp.
All it takes is some (or a lot of) keyboard punching, loads of coffee
and maybe some sleepless nights of researching.
and maybe some sleepless nights of researching.
And then lo and behold -- you come across a post, just like this!
Your patience has paid off...or at least it's starting to😉!
If you're looking for tried and tested bag manufacturers, then read on!
I will share one of my tested bag manufacturers or wholesalers
and give you some reviews as well.
and give you some reviews as well.
Another one will be for another post, so watch out for part 2.
The first supplier is a product of endless research from OLX.PH.
If you've tried searching there, you'll know that there are plenty of resellers
offering low priced bags manufactured locally---if you purchase in bulk.
offering low priced bags manufactured locally---if you purchase in bulk.
These are small time wholesalers.
Where 5-10 pieces of bags are considered a bulk purchase.
Unlike some who requires you to purchase 100 bags of the same design and color,
some wholesalers and a few direct manufacturers
are more flexible for people who are planning to start up a small business.
This first supplier is a direct bag manufacturer.
some wholesalers and a few direct manufacturers
are more flexible for people who are planning to start up a small business.
This first supplier is a direct bag manufacturer.
1. Company Name: Bags on Demand
(All information here are based on my experience alone. Some of the information have been gathered from facebook. Some information may have changed from then to the time you read this. Contact them for any concerns.)
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| Logo from bags on demands FB page. |
Information:
Direct Bag Manufacturer
FACTORY: CABUYAO LAGUNA
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bagsondemandph
Instagram @bagsondemand
Owner: Ms. Joyzen Talabis-Delos Reyes
Bags on Demand manufactures their own products.
They have a showroom in Laguna that you can visit if you want to check product quality.
It is recommended to inform them if you are visiting
as the showroom may sometimes be closed.
as the showroom may sometimes be closed.
The quality of bags are remarkable for the price.
We have ordered hundreds of bags from them for our shop and have always been sold out.
Most of the bags are made of synthetic leather,
but they can manufacture different kinds of designs with different of materials
(if available).
but they can manufacture different kinds of designs with different of materials
(if available).
The material used does not easily crease making it ideal for bulk shipping.
If the bags gets creased during shipping,
you can easily fill it with old crumpled newspaper and in a few hours, the crease is gone.
you can easily fill it with old crumpled newspaper and in a few hours, the crease is gone.
I would share with you though, that the quality of the bags are not as consistent
across the designs.
across the designs.
Most of their bags come out of the factory in high quality.
But there are a few designs that may not be as perfect.
One example of the imperfections we've come across with, is for a specific design.
When we tried this said bag, it went heavy on the left side.
It looked and felt uneven when held.
It looked and felt uneven when held.
Some designs have very thin leather, making it feel cheaper than the rest of the designs.
Other than that, quality of the buckles, zippers, handles and the stitchings are superb.
Even celebrities love their locally made designs,
that they are sought after during bazaars.
that they are sought after during bazaars.
The owner takes really good product photos
and posts them on their facebook site unfiltered.
and posts them on their facebook site unfiltered.
When you get the bags, the colors are the same or as close to what's posted.
Their facebook page is very informative as well.
It has answers to most of the questions you would want to ask.
I would advise you to read everything.
The owner gets thousands of messages everyday from different platforms.
Expect a little bit of delay, but you will definitely get an answer.
The prices are very competitive as well.
Here is an example of their products and the price.
Price stated does not include shipping:
Price stated does not include shipping:
What they offer:
1. Reseller Drop shipping.
If capital is an issue, then you won't have an excuse this time.
Bags on demand offers reseller drop shipping.
With this option, bags on demand will ship your orders directly to your customers, using your name and information.
This saves you costs on shipping and handling, as you only pay 1 shipping cost.
This will also save you time and energy in packing as well.
All you have to do is create your online shop,
request for the photos from bags on demand so you can post them on your site.
You will dictate the cost, but get the reseller price from bags on demand.
Once an order has been made, verify and reserve the item from them.
Once your customer has paid, you use that to pay for the order and they will send it directly to your customer.
If you have 5 orders of drop shipping, you get to enjoy wholesale prices!
Some customers just don't have the time to research and deal with suppliers directly and opts to deal with middlemen, so grab the chance and start making money!
2. Made to Order
There are 2 categories for Made to Order.
A. Made to Order - Own design.
Depending on your design, the minimum quantity would be anywhere
between 50-100 bags per design with 10 colors of your choice.
Price would also depend on the complexity of the design,
the material used and the time it would take to make the pattern.
between 50-100 bags per design with 10 colors of your choice.
Price would also depend on the complexity of the design,
the material used and the time it would take to make the pattern.
The first step is to send them photos of the design.
They prefer if you have a sample that they can just copy
as it would be easier and faster to manufacture.
as it would be easier and faster to manufacture.
For original ideas, it would take weeks for their pattern maker to create the pattern.
They will make a sample for you and if approved, begin manufacturing.
This requires at least 50% downpayment.
There's usually a queue for made to order products
that sometimes, your own order could take anywhere between 1-3 months before actual manufacturing starts.
So if you're after the holidays, best to order early.
B. Made to Order - Existing Design
For existing designs, they would only require a minimum of 30 pieces per design
in 5 colors of your liking.
They can give more discounts if you order 50 or more.
They can also sew your own label,
but you'd have to provide the label before actual manufacturing begins.
Check out FabricLabelMaker in Instagram if you want your own fabric label
(more on that here).
in 5 colors of your liking.
They can give more discounts if you order 50 or more.
They can also sew your own label,
but you'd have to provide the label before actual manufacturing begins.
Check out FabricLabelMaker in Instagram if you want your own fabric label
(more on that here).
4. Wholesale
This is simply buying a minimum of 5 bags at a lower price.
I highly recommend this as well if you are serious in starting your small business.
The bags are so in demand that sometimes, you only see them available for 1 day.
I highly recommend this as well if you are serious in starting your small business.
The bags are so in demand that sometimes, you only see them available for 1 day.
4. Retail
If you love their designs and wants to try out any of them, they also offer direct retail.
They ship the items really fast after payment is made.
It typically takes 2-3 business days within Manila to receive the item,
or 5-7 business days in the province.
Overall, I would recommend Bags on Demand for starters like me.
The prices are competitive and their design and quality are superb.
The transactions are almost always smooth
and the owner Joyzen is very kind and reliable.
and the owner Joyzen is very kind and reliable.
Do you still have any excuses to start this dream venture?
xoxo
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PS. Pictures are not mine and are owned by the reseller. This is not a paid post as well and I do not earn any commision if you decide to transact with them. That being said, all transactions are between you and the reseller. Due diligence is still advisable.
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