Throughout my career spanning over 20 years in the construction industry, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this field, which is a testament to my dedication and passion for the industry. One of the most significant developments in the construction industry that I have witnessed is the way the materials are ordered for construction projects. With the help of technology, we can now track inventory and order materials online, making the process much more efficient and cost-effective.
Back when I started working as a builder, the only way to get construction materials was from the local builder's merchant. They set the price, and there wasn't much competition, so you had to accept it. However, if you ordered from them regularly, you were more likely to get a discount, which was helpful. Fast forward to today, the building materials industry has undergone significant changes, with the number of builders' merchants increasing rapidly. They are all competing with each other to attract more customers. However, online builders' merchants pose the biggest competition. They have lower overhead costs, which enables them to offer more affordable prices than traditional brick-and-mortar shops. Nevertheless, even online merchants have unavoidable expenses, such as rent, electricity bills, and staffing costs, depending on the size of their business. Therefore, it is essential to keep in mind that the cheapest prices may not be displayed on the website and you may need to ask for a better price, especially if you order in bulk. Not every online shop offers discounts, but if you search well, you will eventually find one.
In my career journey, I had the opportunity to run my own online shop for about four years, which was not an easy experience. Although we did make money, we had to constantly fight against bills and other expenses. Our shop sold building and DIY materials in small quantities, but we also had many bulk orders that
were dispatched from the supplier and delivered directly to the customer. Upon comparing these bulk orders to our retail orders, I realised that we were better off with bulk orders only. This realisation led me to the idea of Boxlot Wholesale.
The idea behind our new business was to keep expenses to a minimum, enabling us to offer the best possible prices. We achieved this by sticking to bulk orders only and negotiating bulk deals with most of our suppliers. As a result, we have only a small office, and all orders are sent by suppliers and delivered directly to the customer. We do not conceal prices behind registration requirements, and anyone can place an order. Boxlot Wholesale is ideal for resellers, builders, or anyone looking to place a bulk order. We invite you to visit us and check out our prices; we guarantee that you won't be disappointed!