banagan Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I've trying to buy dried fruit in bulk for a while, I find someone every now and then who knows a guy. The prices are terrible. Im talking about tropical fruit thats grown here, for export to US. Got a recent quote for dried pineapple, 1000kg, almost the same price as US retail price per kg. Ive had friends look into Textile goods, same deal, way over priceed. Is this just greed? No understanding of wholesale pricing? If anyone knows a dried fruit supplier, not charging US retail, Id appreciate the contact, cheers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Good luck with that mate, problem is you are farang, so you have big money. That is how everybody here thinks, big money so you pay big price. Stupid i know but it is almost impossible to get round it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyAlpha Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Have you tried buying from china Alibaba, I don't know if there prices are reasonable but they definitely sell dried fruit.Sent from my MHA-L29 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Quote I've trying to buy dried fruit in bulk for a while, I find someone every now and then who knows a guy. I know a guy who knows a guy. Let my guy talk to your guy. How do they get in contact with your guy? Might not be "feesible" but it's definitely feasible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, RowdyAlpha said: Have you tried buying from china Alibaba, I don't know if there prices are reasonable but they definitely sell dried fruit. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Is the dried fruit real fruit though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 http://talaadthai.com/eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I'd be contacting the export departments of all the dried fruit companies selling dried fruit in stores in thailand as a first port of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 "I find someone every now and then who knows a guy." That is the problem because everyone wants his cut. You need to talk directly to the source and it would help a great deal if you speak Thai. An alternative is Alibaba and buy from China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Thai Trade Center for the US: http://www.thaitradeusa.com/home/ This is a government organization for the promotion of Thai exports. They should be able to put you in contact with suppliers eager to export to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Nothing to do about being foreign you are just at the wrong source. Start to do your homework correctly. This country makes 70% of its GDP from exports to foreigners so the theory about you being a foreigner and getting bad prices is not true. Go and search on Google and Alibaba etc. Look on the back of the packaging and go to the producers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saladin Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Rimping and Tops in Chiang Mai each have an extensive selection of dried fruit. The girl in attendance at Rimping told me that they get it from a Middle Eastern guy in Bangkok. I got the impression that he sublets the stand. This doesn't answer your question but you might try a bit of sleuthing, asking questions of the staff who are selling it retail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmichael Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) I have purchased beautiful, colorful "Thai Silk" shirts and shorts off of eBay for practically nothing. They are gorgeous and of the highest quality and completely unobtainable here in that part of the USA where I live. Just a few weeks wait for the post and they were here neatly folded and wrapped in plastic. I do not understand how such nice shirts can be sold online for so little but I did have to use eBay to get them. I edited this post to add pictures of the shirts I purchased along with 1 US pound of dried Thailand strawberries selling for 14.98 and free shipping. Discounts of 5% are offered for $100.00+ purchases. I am not trying to sell you anything I am just putting this out there. Edited July 31, 2017 by billmichael Just wanted to include picture(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 36 minutes ago, billmichael said: I have purchased beautiful, colorful "Thai Silk" shirts and shorts off of eBay for practically nothing. They are gorgeous and of the highest quality and completely unobtainable here in that part of the USA where I live. Just a few weeks wait for the post and they were here neatly folded and wrapped in plastic. I do not understand how such nice shirts can be sold online for so little but I did have to use eBay to get them. I edited this post to add pictures of the shirts I purchased along with 1 US pound of dried Thailand strawberries selling for 14.98 and free shipping. Discounts of 5% are offered for $100.00+ purchases. I am not trying to sell you anything I am just putting this out there. Damn I paid 300 baht just for one shirt that I had to buy for some cultural function at school last year...but when do you wear those shirts...not really for everyday use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bberrythailand Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Try sourcing companies ?! http://www.personal-shopper-bangkok.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 11:25 AM, RowdyAlpha said: Have you tried buying from china Alibaba, I don't know if there prices are reasonable but they definitely sell dried fruit. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app https://www.alibaba.com/premium/dried_fruit.html?src=sem_ggl&cmpgn=635923375&adgrp=32945916684&fditm=&tgt=kwd-74984155968&locintrst=&locphyscl=1012728&mtchtyp=p&ntwrk=g&device=c&dvcmdl=&creative=120378027684&plcmnt=&plcmntcat=&p1=&p2=&aceid=&position=1t2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1IDu37Wz1QIVko6PCh3EkwUnEAAYAiAAEgKa6_D_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annu Nair Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 It all boils down to how you speak on the phone. You must know that there are a lot of phoney traders in the business with imaginary business interests. Unless you present yourself properly as a serious trader, nobody will give you a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunn0033 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Can you be more specific what kind dry fruit are you looking for? Maybe I can help you connect with the distributor or farmer directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Go to Chinatown and stroll around, look in all the alleys or places where you see people going..There's loads of wholesale there and also there are plenty real businesspeople who can give you a decent service... The bad thing is you'll have to walk around a lot and just look in all the shops and ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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