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Wholesale buying guides

Plain-English guides to sourcing, import duties and logistics for boutique owners and online stores. Everything here comes from questions real wholesale buyers ask us every week.

Oct 2, 2026

DDP vs DAP vs FOB: Which Shipping Terms Should a Boutique Choose?

Who pays duties, who deals with customs, and which of the three shipping terms on your supplier's quote actually fits a small shop buying wholesale from overseas.

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Oct 2, 2026

Tariffs on Clothing from China in 2026: What Boutique Buyers Actually Pay

De minimis is gone and apparel duty now stacks in layers. What a US boutique actually pays on wholesale clothing from China in 2026 — and how a DDP quote removes the surprise entirely.

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Wholesale vs dropshipping — and why we only do one of them

The honest difference between the two models, who each one suits, and why GoodBase sells wholesale only.

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Ready to see the goods instead?

Browse the wholesale catalog, or apply for a trade account and get quotes on anything that catches your eye.

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