How To Analyze Product Suppliers? Is A Supplier Trustworthy?

So, you’ve done the hard work — you found a product that looks like a winner on Amazon, it fits your needs, and best of all, it’s profitable.

Now, you just need to find a supplier.

Maybe you’ve already Googled one that offers a great price.

Well, even if everything looks great, hold on!

There’s one super important question left to answer: Is this supplier actually trustworthy?

Because if they’re not, you could end up with a bad deal, lost money, or even worse — completely scammed.

So, how do you check?

Let’s break it down step by step.

I recently talked about this topic with Oleg Kuzmenkov from Seller Assistant App during a webinar on Amazon online arbitrage product research. So he will help us in this article :)

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Step 1: Use WHO.IS to Check the Domain Name

One of the easiest ways to get some quick insights is by using a tool called WHO.IS.

This website lets you look up details about a domain name — basically, it tells you when a website was created and who owns it.

Now, here’s the trick: Legit suppliers usually have websites that have been around for years.

They’ve built their reputation over time, so their domain will have been registered a long time ago.

🚩 Red Flag Alert: If the supplier’s website was created less than a year ago, be extra cautious.

This is a major warning sign that the site might not be trustworthy.

While not all new websites are scams, most scam websites don’t last long, so they pop up, take people’s money, and disappear.

Better safe than sorry—skip it!

Step 2: Check the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy

Next up, head over to their Privacy Policy and Refund Policy pages.

These should be easy to find on any legitimate website.

If you can’t find them anywhere… That’s a problem! 🚨

🚩 Red Flag Alert: No privacy policy? No refund policy? Run the other way! Any real supplier will clearly state their policies. If they don’t have one, they might be hiding something.

But even if they do have these pages, don’t just skim — actually read them.

Why?

Because shady suppliers often copy and paste generic policies that don’t actually tell you anything.

Here’s what you should look for:

✅ The company’s official business name
✅ Their business address
✅ A real phone number
✅ Government registration details (like VAT ID for European suppliers)

If all of this information is missing, it’s a bad sign.

A real business should have no problem sharing this info because they have nothing to hide.

If they’re hiding it, ask yourself — why?

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Final Thoughts: Trust Your Gut

At the end of the day, finding the right supplier is about more than just a good price.

You need to make sure they’re legit before handing over your hard-earned cash.

By following these simple steps — checking WHO.IS and reviewing their policies — you can avoid a lot of headaches (and potential scams).

So, next time you’re hunting for a supplier, take a few extra minutes to double-check.

Your future self will thank you! 🚀

P.S. Huge thanks to Oleg Kuzmenkov, founder of Seller Assistant App, for sharing these actionable insights during the webinar on my channel! 💡

The session was packed with invaluable knowledge and practical tips for Amazon sellers.

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