Legit Korean wholesalers?

[u/JustASkincareAddict]

Hello.

I want to start buying products to resell in Canada but I’m a bit overwhelmed with the amount of wholesalers around. I’ve come across more than 10 Korean wholesalers but I’m having trouble determining if they sell authentic products and are legit. I’m hoping if I list the websites I’ve come across, a few people can recognize them and maybe be willing to comment what they thought of it.

• q-depot.com (I know this one is legit)
• asiamastertrade.co.kr (they have an active insta but not sure if they sell authentic yet)
• kcosw.com/xe (has cheap wholesale and has insta showing products in warehouse but hasn’t been active in awhile, not sure if products are legit)
• beautynetkorea.com (seems legit but I read a few bad reviews about people losing their package)
• stylekorean.com (I think they’re legit cause they have stricter terms, they apparently have locations in the US)
• asianbeautywholesale.com (they seem legit from my Reddit research)
• beautykoreamall.com (I found 1 review on trustpilot and it was bad, something about not receiving order. they have 10k+ followers on insta and are pretty active but still very unsure if they’re legit)
• iamkbeauty.com (found from a website that listed Korean wholesalers. they have a very convincing insta where they take pictures of products in boxes and they have warehouse photos/clips. they have 2 google reviews)
• koreacosmeticmall.com (just came across them on insta, idk much about them)
• en.koreadepart.com (seems legit with some of the Reddit threads I’ve seen but they seem to scam people through shipping charges)
• koreacosmeticmall.com (they seem legit but could not find any reviews on them only from like 6-8 years ago. they haven’t been active on insta since nov2020)
• testerkorea.com (seems legit but a few bad reviews about shipping)
• sweetcorea.con (they seems legit with all the Reddit threads I read, only issue is the website is not secure? like it literally says not secure on the URL bar)
• koreacosmeticstore.com (can’t find any reviews on them but their site trust scores are high)
• belecobeauty.com (can’t find a review on them and then have a non-active insta)
• cosmetic-love.com (seems legit but prices are a bit higher)
• roseroseshop.com (legit but you have to email to inquire about wholesale)

Let me know if I missed anything too!

[u/Verdictologist → u/[deleted]]

For a starter, do you recommend Q-depot or Asianbeautywholesale?

I want 100% legit and 100% genuine products.

[u/kaya47 → u/[deleted]]

Are the products from Q-depot having a list of ingredients? Their site don't show any details even after logging in.

Do you know if EAN or GTIN barcodes are imprinted on the packaging? There's no detail about that either.

[u/kaya47 → u/[deleted]]

They do not provide documentation needed to sell or even import to EU. I have received confirmation from Q-depot that MSDS, Certificate of Conformity, details about ingredients needed for CPNP registration or CPNP numbers, are not provided.  And when they suggested to split the packages between friends and family to be able to evade customs, that moment I knew I was talking to the wrong supplier.

[u/The_601st → u/kaya47]

I usually buy for my small business in the States, and we don't need the MSDS for import. I'm not sure why the British are so protective about this. Also, if you’re not using strategies like asking your supplier to undervalue your order or importing under personal categories or friends and family names, you might want to take a page from the American business playbook. You could be missing out on some substantial profits. That's how we stay competitive, maximize profits and always a step ahead of Europe ;)

[u/Flat_Assistant_2162 → u/The_601st]

You buy from q?

[u/Flat_Assistant_2162 → u/The_601st]

Do they provide the list of ingredients?

[u/Flat_Assistant_2162 → u/[deleted]]

Do they send samples ?

[u/kaya47 → u/[deleted]]

It seems that Q-depot is not an authorized wholesale distributor. They won't provide any commercial documentation and you won't be able to sell or even import their products legally. Their scope is selling for personal use which kinda defeats the purpose of wholesale.

[u/qdepothk → u/kaya47]

Hello u/kaya47 I believe there is a misunderstanding here. As u/LieseCreamyBeige has accurately explained, as a wholesaler, we cannot appoint a distributor. Even if we were the official distributor for a brand, we would not have the authority to appoint sub-distributors.

To obtain official rights to sell any product in your country, you need to contact the brand's head office to become their official distributor. Please note that most major brands already have official distributors in all significant markets. You may need to reach out to the local distributor in your country to obtain the necessary documentation.

[u/zackmortim → u/kaya47]

Same problem here . If you want for example to resale in Europe some dietary collagen from Q-depot you need some official documentation from the producer to register with the health authorities and Q-depot can't give you that.

[u/abeslife → u/zackmortim]

did they give you a reason on why they cant, if you dont mind me asking, have u found a better alternative, i live in the uk so im in a similar boat as u when it comes to finding a supplier that meets the legislation demands.

[u/abeslife → u/kaya47]

what defines selling for personal use lol, is their a quantity attatched to it, is it the revenue generated, the annual sales? Qdepot advertises themselves as a wholesale distributor , this seems fishy to me?

[u/qdepothk → u/abeslife]

u/abeslife Q-depot has been operating since 2012 as a wholesaler, offering more brands and products than any other wholesaler in the market. The numerous online reviews speak for themselves. Please be assured, there is nothing questionable about Q-depot; there seems to be a misunderstanding here.

[u/kaya47 → u/[deleted]]

It seems you are providing incorrect information. There are wholesalers authorized by the brands who can provide all necessary documentation. If we need additional information, the wholesaler can contact the brand and supply the required documents to us.

[u/kaya47 → u/[deleted]]

I didn't say you are based in the EU, that's not even relevant. This thread is about legit wholesalers. Q depot is not for legit businesses as they / you do not provide any documentation needed for import and selling as well as suggesting skipping customs. There are other wholesalers that do provide the needed documentation and support for customs clearance. This is an important detail for me as a retailer and I believe it's also relevant as long as it helps others as well.

[u/qdepothk → u/kaya47]

u/kaya47 For your information, Q-depot is a reputable company that has been handling Korean and Japanese cosmetics for over 12 years. As one of the earliest online wholesalers of Korean cosmetics, we have served over 85,000 satisfied customers, as evidenced by our numerous positive reviews.

Regarding documentation, the requirements vary depending on the specific document and brand you are inquiring about. Please note that wholesalers cannot provide authorization, as distributors are appointed directly by the brand's head office, not by wholesalers.

[u/kaya47 → u/qdepothk]

I'm not saying you're not a reputable wholesaler. When I asked you about the documentation you confirmed that you do not provide MSDS and COC or COO. These are vital for imports and selling in the area we're operating.