OEM Experts

OEM Experts: wholesale wireless accessories from Brooklyn

OEM Experts is a wholesale distributor of brand-name wireless cellphone accessories operating from 1020 East 48th Street in Brooklyn, New York. The company describes itself as a team of professionals with more than 25 years in the wholesale wireless business, and states that it has worked with well-known brands, manufacturers and chain stores. Its stated activity is to sell and distribute major-brand cell phone accessories to resellers, and it also presents itself as offering complete fulfillment and logistics programs.

The company frames its business around turning inventory challenges of carriers, manufacturers, OEMs, distributors and retailers into purchasing opportunities for sellers. It says it maintains relationships with many of the largest wireless carriers and with manufacturers, OEMs, distributors and retailers in the sector.

Customer profiles the company serves

OEM Experts organises its offer by type of buyer, and the site details the following groups:

• Wholesalers: the company says it serves brokers, small and mid-tier wholesalers, large wholesale accounts and master agents, emphasising relationships, selection, authenticity, product protection and price.
• Amazon sellers: a dedicated team sources product and follows trends and analytics for Amazon resellers.
• Retail stores: single shops and chains, with programmes that include marketing material, brochures and advertising money subject to qualification, plus a buyback programme for obsolete stock.
• eBay sellers: the company says it sources products that are actively searched on eBay and mentions a pilot programme for buyers unsure what to purchase.
• Exporters: it reports reach into South America, Central America, Europe, Asia and beyond, with account representatives assigned by region who are described as bilingual and experienced in the local market.
• Refurbishers and insurance companies: a relationship the company dates back to 1996, covering sourcing of parts, LCDs, charging ports, OEM boxes, manuals and accessories.

Product categories and purchase formats

The categories the company lists on its site are car chargers, Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth speakers and backup batteries. Purchases can be structured in several ways: drop shipping, in which the company ships directly to the buyer's customer; light bulk for smaller lots with assortments and multi-category assistance; pallets, from small wholesale pallets to multi-pallet orders, either of specific product or assorted by the company; and truckloads, whether of a single product in mass quantity or assorted lots.

Support for online sellers

OEM Experts states that it runs a dedicated team to help new eBay and Amazon sellers list purchased product correctly, including professional photos, keyword research and title building, at no extra cost according to the site. It also cites its network of brand names and the brand approval processes on eBay (VERO) and Amazon brand restrictions as part of what it offers partners. Other points listed are personalised attention from the sales representative, including after business hours, product authenticity as a priority, protection of the market and of the sellers who buy from it, and shipment processing within 24 to 48 business hours.

Trade terms and account setup

The company advertises NET 30 to 60 day terms of up to $50,000 and provides a new customer setup route for opening an account. Its site also references a Top 100 sellers section, a referral programme, a blog, videos and a resource page.