In the world of e-commerce, Amazon FBA, and retail, having reliable wholesale suppliers is a foundational pillar of success. The right distributor ensures product quality, consistent inventory, competitive pricing, and smooth logistics. Below, we highlight three wholesale/distribution platforms that are particularly useful for U.S. sellers: NationsDistributor Endistributions and Amazon Amazon Business — and explain how you can make them part of your sourcing strategy.
1. NationsDistributor (nationsdistributor.com)
NationsDistributor is a U.S.-based wholesale supplier that appears to specialize in serving Amazon FBA and eCommerce sellers. On their website, they promote their role as a distributor with access to authorized brand products, compliance with Amazon policies, and a catalog that spans many consumer goods categories (health, beauty, grocery, pet supplies, etc.).
What makes it strong:
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- Amazon-centric approach: Because they explicitly market themselves to Amazon sellers, their systems, invoices, labeling, and packaging are likely optimized for Amazon’s requirements.
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- Authorized sourcing: They claim to work with authorized distributors or brand-licensed sources to reduce risk of counterfeit or policy violations.
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- Product diversity: They offer many common consumer categories, which makes them a multi-niche option for sellers who sell broadly.
Considerations & tips:
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- Always test with small orders to check product quality, fulfillment time, and whether their invoices are accepted by Amazon.
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- Verify the invoice details: supplier name, address, brand legitimacy, purchase records.
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- Ask about their return, damage, or replacement policies.
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- Check their shipping terms, especially whether they ship from U.S. warehouses (to reduce lead times and customs issues).
Using NationsDistributor can be a good middle ground between small importers and huge distributors, especially if they deliver consistently and offer transparency.
2. Endistributions (endistributions.com)
Endistributions is another wholesale distributor that targets eCommerce and Amazon FBA sellers. Their site presents them as a source of high-potential products, focusing on profitable, scalable SKUs suitable for online resellers.
Strengths and advantages:
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- Amazon-oriented stock: They likely pick SKUs with good sales velocity and lower BSR (best seller rank) potential, making them attractive to FBA sellers.
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- Established brand relationships: If they maintain strong relationships with brands or authorized suppliers, their offerings carry less risk for sellers.
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- Ease of access for resellers: Their model is built around resellers getting wholesale access, which means their thresholds, terms, and processes may be more accessible than some large legacy distributors.
Cautions & due diligence:
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- Confirm their actual reliability via seller forums, reviews, or references. Don’t rely solely on their website.
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- Start with small orders to validate product authenticity, shipping time, packaging, and Amazon acceptance.
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- Make sure their offered product lines align with your niche or expansion goals.
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- Confirm their compliance with Amazon’s invoice authenticity standards, labeling, and shipment documentation.
Endistributions can be a valuable partner especially when scaling or diversifying your SKU mix, provided their trustworthiness is validated.
3. Amazon.com / Amazon Business as a Wholesale Channel
When people think of Amazon, they often see it as the retail marketplace. But Amazon also functions as a B2B and wholesale platform through Amazon Business and through the ecosystem of “wholesale” listings on Amazon itself.
Why Amazon is more than a marketplace:
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- Amazon Business enables registered businesses to buy in bulk at discounted pricing, with business-only benefits. business.amazon.com+1
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- Pre-vetted suppliers: Many wholesale vendors list on Amazon or via Amazon Business, which gives buyers access to verified sources. business.amazon.com+1
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- Logistics & fulfillment power: As a seller or buyer, you can leverage Amazon’s logistics (FBA, warehouses, distribution) to streamline your supply chain.
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- Scale & reach: Amazon’s platform allows unusual scale, access to many SKUs and supplier networks, and flexible ordering options.
However, Amazon has its own complexities: supplier competition, strict compliance rules, invoice requirements, gating, and margin pressure.
How These Three Fit into Your Wholesale Strategy
By combining these three, you can develop a layered sourcing approach:
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- Use NationsDistributor and Endistributions as your more specialized, Amazon-aligned wholesale suppliers. They fill niche SKUs, introduce new products, and may offer more flexible terms.
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- Use Amazon Business / Amazon as both a supplier and a logistics channel — for bulk orders, faster restocks, or emergency sourcing.
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- Maintain other traditional distributors (in your product niche) for backup, better pricing on core SKUs, and risk mitigation.
This approach helps you avoid overreliance on one supplier, manage cash flow, and adapt quickly to demand changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Are invoices from NationsDistributor or Endistributions accepted by Amazon?
It depends. Amazon’s policy requires invoices that clearly show supplier, address, item, quantity, and matching seller info. Always request sample invoices and compare them against Amazon’s invoice requirements. Many sellers face rejection if invoices are from generic or ambiguous entities.
Q2: Should I place a big order right away?
No. Always start with a small test order to check product quality, packaging, labeling, shipping times, and whether your invoices are accepted by Amazon.
Q3: Can I use Amazon Business and still source from other wholesalers?
Yes. Amazon Business is complementary. Use it for emergency restocking, bulk clearance deals, or for products you can’t get easily. But for core SKUs, trusted wholesalers like NationsDistributor or Endistributions may offer better pricing or terms.
Q4: What product categories are safe to source from these distributors?
Consumer goods categories like beauty, health, pet, grocery, personal care are common among Amazon-oriented distributors. But always check regulatory compliance (FDA, labeling, etc.) for categories like cosmetics, ingestibles, supplements.
Q5: How to verify a distributor is legitimate?
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Look for business registration, physical address, phone, and references.
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Ask for past clients or reviews.
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Check their responsiveness, clarity in documentation, and transparency.
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Check online forums, seller communities, or BBB / review sites for exposure.