Starting a online store selling Mixed Martial Arts gear?

**Dedicated37** · 09-15-2010 11:22 PM

Hey everyone I'm looking to start a online MMA store. I have a MMA website as it sits and would like to open a store and link the two.

There is no problem putting up the store. But where would I find the gear to sell on the store? who should I get in contact with? I don't have the money to buy products and store them in a warehouse.. so I would have to find someone who would want to drop ship or find some investors.

**AndyMc** · 09-16-2010 12:33 AM

Since you can't afford an inventory, your next best shot would be to drop ship as you mentioned.
You could find some wholesale suppliers who are willing to sell you individual pieces.. then drop ship them.

As you build up your store and $, you could reinvest the money into your inventory.

**Dedicated37** · 09-19-2010 12:12 AM

Thanks for your advice. Do you think writing up a business plan and trying to get investors would be better?

**creative project** · 09-19-2010 12:11 PM

If you need an E-Commerce web site you could PM me.

**Stone** · 09-25-2010 01:10 AM

Drop shipping wopuld be a great avenue however have you thought about simply becoming an affiliate of a well known supplier? You said you already ahve a website, which means you should have traffic too, you could easlily sell advertising on your site for a supplier, or work out some kind of affiliate deal. Just something to think about...