strategizing a resolution to a complex dilemma

[Niptuck MD]

I am having difficulty executing part of my long term plan; I have several key contacts in various parts of the world that source important high end raw materials and products that the west primarily needs but my dilemma presently is finding a buyer. Are there resources or databases and how to find a buyer for specific raw materials etc? Furthermore, how to effectively initiate a dialogue or even cold call big purchasers? There are several needs that need to be met at a better price point here in the US/Canada and western Europe; however the places that these materials and such are nations that the average person would "shy" away from;

 

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[KrisB]

First places that come to mind are Alibaba and Thomasnet. Don't know how iffy your source countries are, so dig deep into their TOS. Other open marketplaces you can try are: DHgate, DIYTrade, Tradeindia, GlobalMarket, EC21 and ECplaza.

These may or may not fit your needs, but at the very least browsing through them should give you ideas, possible leads and point you in the direction you want to go. Good luck!

 

[Niptuck MD]

First places that come to mind are Alibaba and Thomasnet. Don't know how iffy your source countries are, so dig deep into their TOS. Other open marketplaces you can try are: DHgate, DIYTrade, Tradeindia, GlobalMarket, EC21 and ECplaza.

These may or may not fit your needs, but at the very least browsing through them should give you ideas, possible leads and point you in the direction you want to go. Good luck!

Thanks for the insight! by TOS you mean Terms of service or turnovers of sale?