Setting up a wine shop, or you just want more storage space for your growing wine collection?

Wine cabinets and wine racks are great wine accessories ideal for displaying, protecting and storing your expensive wine bottles. Today, these accessories are readily available in brick- and-mortar stalls as well as online shops. Sourcing your wine racks and cabinets from online stores is convenient, affordable and less time-consuming. If you prefer shopping for wine paraphernalia online, then you’ll need to work with a credible online distributor. If you’re wondering how to find one, we’ve made it easier for you!

Just follow these tips.

Get references

Probably, you have friends and colleagues who are committed wine collectors. When you gather or dine with them, ask them to recommend an online distributor they have used successfully. Similarly, ask how content they were with the products and services. If their wine racks or wine cabinets were delivered on time and in good quality, then you will also get a good deal. If they received the wrong package or items were delivered in poor condition, then stay away from that distributor.

Try searching for distributors on Google

Conduct a Google search for the terms “wine rack suppliers” or “wine cabinet distributors”. To get better search results, include your area or city. Get deeper into the search by visiting the websites of the top distributors. See what types of wine accessories they supply and what their clients are saying about them. It’s helpful to check out their prices, payment and delivery options, and note down their contacts.

Contact the online distributors

Send an email or give them a call. When on the phone, ask the distributors several questions about their company and services. Ask how long they have been in the distribution industry.

Where they source their products. What type of wine accessories they distribute. What distribution channels they use. And how long it takes them to supply items.

Check out reviews

Online distributors of wine racks and wine cabinets usually have reviews on their websites. These may be positive or negative reviews. Affirmative reviews show customer satisfaction, while bad reviews indicate customer dissatisfaction. A distributor with lots of good reviews usually supplies quality accessories; offers great customer service; sells products at pocket- friendly prices, and is reputable. Be aware of distributors with lots of bad reviews. Often they are unscrupulous and con-artists trying to empty people’s wallets.

Attend trade shows

One of the best ways to find real online distributors is to attend trade shows which are not open to the general public. When you visit wine accessory markets, you’ll find a large number of manufacturers and distributors who may be willing to show you some of their products and work with you. How they present themselves and their products will give you an idea of their quality of service and credibility. Alternatively, you can check out the classifieds and ads for distributors in trade magazines.

Ask around

Wine and wine accessory sellers can be a great source of distributor recommendations. Ask them where they source their wine racks and wine cabinets. Don’t forget to reward them with a bottle of fine wine when they lead you to a reliable online distributor.