Join the Main Street Collective Wholesale Platform.
Buy handmade wholesale with confidence!
Wholesale Buyers
Main Street Collective’s Wholesale Platform is built for retailers seeking authentic, hand-made products at wholesale pricing. Approved buyers gain access to a curated network of verified local makers, without the hassle of managing multiple vendor relationships. One application unlocks a trusted marketplace designed for resale businesses.
- Access to a curated selection of verified, locally made products at wholesale pricing
- One centralized marketplace to source from multiple makers without managing separate vendor relationships
- Confidence in product authenticity, quality, and consistent craftsmanship
- The ability to support small businesses and local economies through every purchase
- A wholesale program built exclusively for resale businesses, ensuring products are retail-ready and professionally presented
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Shopping Main Street Collective
Find answers to common questions about our Mississippi makers, handmade gifts, vendor collections, shipping, local products, and shopping small through Main Street Collective.
Can I sell wholesale through Main Street Collective?
Yes. Main Street Collective offers a Maker Wholesale Platform add-on for vendors who want access to wholesale selling opportunities and approved resale buyers.
What is the Main Street Collective Wholesale Platform?
The Main Street Collective Wholesale Platform is a curated wholesale marketplace where approved retailers and resale businesses can source handmade, small-batch, and maker-made products from verified makers and small businesses.
Who is the Wholesale Platform for?
The Wholesale Platform is built for retailers, boutiques, gift shops, specialty stores, museum shops, destination retailers, lifestyle shops, and other resale businesses seeking authentic handmade products at wholesale pricing.
Can regular shoppers buy wholesale?
No. The wholesale program is built exclusively for resale businesses. Regular shoppers can continue buying retail products through the Main Street Collective marketplace.
Who can apply for a wholesale buyer account?
Wholesale accounts are available to verified retailers and resellers with a valid resale certificate, resale number, or tax ID number.
What types of products can wholesale buyers source?
Wholesale buyers may be able to source candles, home fragrance, bath and body products, jewelry, apparel, baby gifts, food and pantry items, home goods, art, leather goods, wooden gifts, pet products, personalized gifts, and other maker-made products.
Are the products handmade?
Main Street Collective’s wholesale program is built around authentic handmade, small-batch, and maker-made products. The platform is designed to help buyers source products with quality, story, and craftsmanship.
Can wholesale buyers source from multiple makers in one place?
Yes. One of the main benefits of the Wholesale Platform is that approved buyers can source from multiple makers through one centralized marketplace.
How do I join the Maker Wholesale Platform?
Makers can use the “Join the Maker Wholesale Platform” option on the Wholesale Application page or within the Business Boosters ecosystem to begin the process.
How much does it cost for makers to join the Maker Wholesale Platform?
The current Maker Wholesale Platform add-on is listed at $15.
What is the Maker Wholesale Platform?
The Maker Wholesale Platform is an optional Main Street Collective growth opportunity that allows eligible makers to make their products available to approved wholesale buyers and resale businesses.
What is the opening wholesale order minimum?
The opening wholesale order minimum is $150.
Are wholesale sales final?
Yes. Wholesale sales are final. Damaged or defective products may be replaced or credited at Main Street Collective’s discretion.
Why should retailers buy wholesale through Main Street Collective?
Retailers can access a curated selection of verified maker-made products, source from multiple makers through one centralized marketplace, reduce the hassle of managing separate vendor relationships, and support small businesses through every purchase.
What kinds of makers are a good fit for wholesale?
Makers with retail-ready products, consistent production capacity, strong packaging, clear pricing, reliable fulfillment, and products that boutiques or gift shops can resell are usually the strongest fit.
