Hi there, I have a small gaming resale business going and I’m looking for a few more quality suppliers of game consoles like Xbox and PSP. Anyone have a referral or two?

Yes, I have been selling gaming consoles and accessories for awhile now. I have had good luck with some wholesalers. One word of advice, I tend to shop for pricing but have come to realize that business relationships can be more important than pricing. I used to get some good deals but the service would be sub-par on my account and it would translate to lost profits.

• Alliance Distributors is a leading wholesale distributor of video games, video game hardware and accessories, and are located in New York and Miami. They have manufacturer-direct relationships. Alliance has one of the largest inventories in the video game industry and their showrooms are pretty awesome, just like a trade show.

• MatCom Distribution is in Los Angeles and sells to Trade Partners only. They are pretty big, specializing in console game hardware, software and accessories and can handle orders of varied sizes. They ship worldwide and they only sell brand new stuff; no refurbished products.

• Regal Games is in Hollywood Florida. Another company worth getting to know. They have a cool story about the two partners starting the business with $270 and a dream. Their prices and service are exceptional.

• Evertek is for resellers only. They have one of the largest inventories I’ve seen online. They’ve been doing business for over 20 years out of Oceanside, CA. They offer unbeatable prices and unconditional 30 day guarantee on their products.