2009 will be an interesting year for retailers.  The economical conditions are having a global impact and more than ever retailers are looking to cut costs any way they can.  Fortunately, the replica sunglass industry should experience only minor effects from the economic downturn.  If there are any ways to save money and reduce the costs of doing business now would be the time to follow through on them.  Retailers should look for ways to trim their operating costs in order to stay on an even keel.  The first place to start looking at cutting costs is with your distributor of wholesale sunglasses.

Canadian replica sunglass retailers looking to trim away at their supply costs should take a close look at their supplier.  As a retailer you should carefully examine the quality of the merchandise you are selling and the costs to acquire them.  Are you satisfied with the product your supplier provides for you?  Are you happy with the price you’re paying?  And more importantly, are your customers happy with the replica sunglasses they’ve been purchasing from you?  If you answered “No” to any of these then it’s time to shop for a new supplier of wholesale sunglasses.

Another point to consider is where is your sunglass wholesaler located at?  If your supplier is not located in Canada, then switching to a Canadian wholesaler is a must.  The savings from buying locally as compared to a wholesaler based in the US is enormous.  While the prices on wholesale sunglasses from a Canadian wholesaler are comparable to that of the leading US wholesalers, there is a remarkable difference in the added on costs.  Shipping charges are far less with a supplier of wholesale sunglasses in Canada as related to a US supplier.  Plus there are no additional charges such as duties and brokerage fees.  You can easily trim 20% or more from your supply costs by ordering from a wholesaler in Canada instead of a US based wholesaler.

Sunglass retailers in Canada can cut their costs in a variety of ways.  They can reduce labor costs, cut back on their hours or reduce the level of customer service.  But if they are buying their wholesale sunglasses from out of the country they can instantly reduce their operating costs by simply switching to a Canadian wholesaler instead.

Sunrayzz Imports is here to be your Canadian supplier of wholesale sunglasses.  If you haven’t shopped with us before, you will find that the quality of our sunglasses meets or exceeds the quality you’ll find from the major sunglass wholesalers located elsewhere.  Plus, our prices compete with even the largest of suppliers.  Choosing us as your supplier instead of a US based company will save you money without sacrificing style or quality!

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Have you seen what the express shipping charges from the US to Canada are?  Ouch!  But for retailers in Canada who purchase wholesale sunglasses from a distributor located out of the country this is an all too common occurrence.

The normal shipping charges on freight coming into Canada from the US are high enough as it is with the added taxes and duties that are applied on the shipments.  Then add the additional charges that the shipping company applies to these orders and you can be quickly up to your neck in extra fees that you would not have paid from buying from a wholesale sunglass distributor located in Canada.

As a retailer, there are times when the standard delivery times just aren’t fast enough and you need to have your order expedited.  This is easily done through any shipping courier but for a much higher cost.  If the order needs to cross borders, then the fee is substantially higher.  If you are not familiar with what the current rates are, try calling a shipping company like UPS and ask for a rate quote on packages shipped from the US to Canada.  A small order of wholesale sunglasses that has a shipping weight of 10 lbs. coming from California and going to Toronto will be charged a handsome amount in shipping fees.  The amount becomes astronomical if express shipping is used.

Compare these high shipping costs to the shipping costs from a Canadian wholesaler.  There are none of the additional taxes and duties applied to your order other than the GST.  And the standard shipping rates are much, much lower than what you would pay for an order from a US company.  If you currently are a Canadian retailer purchasing wholesale sunglasses from a company in the US, compare the shipping fees you are currently paying as to what you would pay from Sunrayzz Imports.  We think you’ll find the difference to be quite significant.

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Just about everything imported into Canada is subject to the GST (Goods and Services Tax).  This tax is at 5% and is calculated after any customs duties and fees have been applied.  But the charges that can really surprise you are the brokerage fees.

Brokerage fees vary by the courier service being used.  USPS is the cheapest courier by far in regards to brokerage fees, but most distributors of wholesale sunglasses ship their products by means other than the Postal Service.  Generally you will find US based sunglass distributors using Fedex or UPS as their shipping carrier and the brokerage fees charged by shipping couriers such as these can be as high as $50 to $100!  This brokerage fee is in addition to the taxes and duties that are already being applied.  That is a lot of money wasted by not buying locally!

You can boost your business’ bottom line by avoiding these charges.  If you add up all the additional taxes, duties and brokerage fees on the shipments of wholesale sunglasses you receive throughout the year I’m sure you would have rather put that money in your pocket as opposed to paying it out in unnecessary fees.  Just using the brokerage fees as an example, 1 UPS shipment a month with a brokerage fee of $70 equates to $840 total brokerage fees paid over a year.  Apply the exchange rate to that fee and you will have paid over $1000 CAD in brokerage fees.

This money could be much better applied to your business or just simply counted with your profits.  Needless charges such as these brokerage fees can really eat away at your business and turn profitable exchanges into losses.

For a more detailed look into how Canadian customers can benefit by not having to order from a US based company click here.

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Are you looking for a good supplier of wholesale sunglasses in Canada?  If so, then we are the wholesale supplier you are looking for!

We have been in the sunglass business since 2002; first as retailers and then converted the core of our business to wholesale sunglasses in 2004.  Since that time we have grown and expanded into one of the leading suppliers of wholesale sunglasses in Canada.  With over 340,000 transactions and 85,000 happy customers we are confident you will find the highest quality replica sunglasses at the best possible prices with us.

We are located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia and ship out wholesale sunglasses worldwide.  While we do have an extensive amount of customers worldwide, we also understand that our products bring added value to customers in Canada due to our location.  Retailers located in Canada who purchase from us gain impressive savings as compared to if they had purchased their sunglasses from a distributor located elsewhere.  Retailers who purchase wholesale sunglasses from a company located in the US will have to endure the additional costs of cross-border shipping fees, duties, brokerage fees and the GST (Goods and Services Tax).  These increased fees can really eat at your profits and that’s why it makes much more sense to purchase wholesale sunglasses from a distributor located in Canada.

If you haven’t visited us before, come on over and check us out at sunrayzzimports.com.  We have an extensive collection of replica designer sunglasses, have great customer support and we continually have sales on our merchandise that are tough to beat!  We also offer live support through our website, so feel free to chat us up if you have any questions.

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