where do you purchase things for retail?  

I have a wholesale book that I buy from. The last time I shopped I went to Brooklyn to pick up my stuff. it was so stressful to carry back that on the train. You can try to find a wholesaler book to start. I would stay clear away from drop shippers.

Try this website www.eblist . com They have items at wholesale. With most items you have to buy in bulk and can take 30-45 days to ship. You can buy an ipod model knock off for $24 and sell it for $80. I saw someone on ebay sell an ipod knockoff at $80 and the ipods at eblist cost $24. It cost only $19 if you buy in lots of 7 or more.

Try this website -- www.betweenfriendsandfamily.com and use the CODE "SM0001" with last name "Mastin". I have bought many items at the wholesale price in bulk and resold them in my store or booth. I've bought the candles, candle warmers, and Bandz. I've concentrated on just a few, but if you have a retail store up and running then you could get any number of items including figurines, blankets, as seen on TV items, Sports collectibles, home and garden stuff, tools, ect. This site has great everyday items so they sell great in a store.

But since it's a wholesale store you have to use a member code. It's "SM0001" and last name "Mastin".

Good luck!