Esources.co.uk, an online directory of wholesale dropshippers which is the largest in the UK, has recently taken a hard line against the growing problem of fraudulent suppliers and middlemen. This is a problem that often plagues many people in the wholesale and dropshipping community. In fact, a common complaint many buyers have when investing in a directory is that many of the suppliers that are listed can’t be trusted. In an effort to make their extensive directory safer and more reliable for buyers, Esources.co.uk has taken a number of precautionary measures when it comes to verifying suppliers.

An Ongoing Process

Esources.co.uk has taken strong, proactive steps to ensure that their directory is an extensive and reliable database for wholesale dropshippers. “We spotted a rather disturbing trend in the wholesale community, particularly with relation to suppliers,” explained a company executive. “There seemed to be a lot of industry features in place, particularly online, that were beneficial to suppliers. There didn’t seem to be nearly as many options available to buyers. A great example of this is the fact that the average online dropshippers list is often filled with scam suppliers and middlemen. Esources.co.uk basically offers the buyer something they can rely on when it comes to sourcing suppliers.”

The company does allow suppliers to connect with buyers and list in their directory for no fee. However, they do run a number of checks in order to make sure that the supplier meets certain standards. Suppliers who are found wanting are not listed. But that’s not all. Esources.co.uk also monitors suppliers listed in their wholesale directory on a regular basis. “This practice of constant monitoring is crucial to keeping our directory as reliable as possible,” shared a company official. “It’s not enough for a supplier to simply make it through the first series of checks. They need to maintain a certain level of performance to stay in our directory.”

Moving Out The Middlemen

Esources.co.uk believes that this kind of strict system of surveillance is an effective way to help buyers and wholesale dropshippers avoid scam suppliers. “If a supplier refuses to verify themselves, we don’t list them. It’s that simple,” explains a company representative. “Our studies have shown that most suppliers that refuse to verify themselves usually have something to hide, which means their business isn’t completely above board. And we refuse to list suppliers like that. Vigilant buyers wouldn’t work with a supplier who refused to verify themselves either.”

This system has also proven to be effective in weeding out middlemen as well. While scam suppliers are certainly a large problem in themselves, middlemen posing as authentic sources is an equally big problem. “People forget that these middlemen are actually salespeople,” explained a company representative. “They are there to make a sale. Unfortunately, in many cases that involves posing as a source. Our system of checks helps to weed these middlemen out so buyers can connect directly with the source themselves.” Esources.co.uk allows buyers to browse their directory for absolutely no charge. A premium membership is also available which offers extra features as well as access to a more extensive database. Apart from supplier and buyer information, the site also lists resources and other material that may be useful to members of the wholesale dropshippers community.

To browse through this extensive wholesale dropshippers directory for free, simply visit http://www.esources.co.uk. To learn more about their services, you can get in touch via their Contact Us.