Handshake is a marketplace made by Shopify, where you can buy wholesale products from
Shopify merchants for your retail store.
Wholesale suppliers on handshake.com are selected by the Handshake team, so you deal with independent
creators, and not resellers.
Keep watching to learn more about buying on Handshake and what the process is like.
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If you want to browse products and suppliers on Handshake.com then you don’t need an
account.
But if you want to see wholesale prices, contact suppliers, and buy products, then you need
to sign up for a Handshake retailer account.
To buy on Handshake, you must meet these requirements:
Your business must be located in the United States.
If you’re not located in the United States but you’re still interested in using Handshake,
then sign up to the Handshake retail blog and find out when we expand into more regions.
You need to have an active physical or online store.
This includes pop-ups and booths.
But you are not required to have a Shopify store.
You need to have a valid reseller ID.
You can’t sell on third party marketplaces, like Amazon or Etsy.
And finally, the products that you sell must comply with the Handshake Terms of Service
For more details on eligibility and requirements, see the links in the description.
If your business meets these conditions, then visit handshake.com, click “Sign up” and
enter your email address.
To sign up for a Handshake retailer account, you need an email that links to a Shopify
ID.
A Shopify ID, also known as single login, single sign-on, or SSO, will act as your login
information for different Shopify resources.
A Shopify ID belongs to an individual user and their specific email address, not to a
store.
If you already have a Shopify ID, then login to continue signing up with your existing
ID.
Otherwise click Create a new account, and enter your details.
Creating a Shopify ID does not create a Shopify store for you.
Should you later decide to open a store, your new ID will be automatically linked to your
login.
Next, enter your business details and contact information.
Make sure that your business details and address are valid and up-to-date, otherwise, your
Handshake retailer account might be deactivated.
Then click the checkbox after reading through the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
When you’re ready, click Create Account.
Now, let’s see what it’s like to shop on handshake.com.
To browse products, start by selecting a product category.
Then you can narrow your search by using different filters, like minimum order price.
If you want to source local products, then you can filter products by state.
You can also check out Handshake’s thoughtfully curated wholesale collections in the “Collections”
area.
From the marketplace, use the search bar to type in keywords to find specific products
or suppliers.
When you open a product or supplier page, you have the option to contact suppliers if
you need more information.
Replies from the supplier will go to the email address that you used when you signed up for
a Handshake retailer account.
It’s best practice to review the supplier’s shipping and return policies before you make
an order.
This ensures you are properly informed of their business practices.
Remember, each supplier will have their own individual policies in place.
You also need to meet the minimum order value set by the supplier which you can find on
the product and supplier page.
Remember, in order to buy products on Handshake, you need to have a valid reseller ID, shipping
and billing address in the United States and a credit card.
When you find products you’d like to buy, add them to your shopping cart.
If your cart has products from more than one supplier, then you’re prompted to place
a separate order per supplier.
During checkout, you’re required to submit your reseller ID before you can move forward.
Then, enter your shipping address information.
Then select a shipping method.
Input your credit card details.
Review your order.
And click Buy now to make the purchase.
Back on the home page, you can review and manage your orders by clicking Account, then
Orders.
To see an order’s current status and tracking information, Click View order details.
And that’s how Handshake helps you source and buy wholesale products for your retail
business.
Visit handshake.com to sign up and start buying today!
For more information on everything covered in this video, visit help.shopify.com.