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How to Use This Directory Safely

Avetlist Is a Research Tool — Not a Guarantee

Avetlist provides Lead Intelligence, not Investment Advice. The presence of a distributor in this directory is a starting point for your professional outreach — not a substitute for a direct relationship with the brand.

Supply Chain

How the Wholesale Supply Chain Works

Buy from the right level — your invoice quality depends on it

Brand / Manufacturer
Grants authorization to selected distributors
via wholesaler
▼
★ direct authorization
▼
unauthorized channels
▼
Alternative path
Wholesaler
Buys from authorized distributor. Resells in smaller quantities.
↓
You — via wholesaler
Easier approval to start. Invoice may not pass Amazon ungating.
★ Recommended path
Authorized Distributor
Direct contract with brand. Can provide LOA and valid ungating invoice.
★ Avetlist finds these
↓
You — direct purchase
Strongest invoice for ungating. Full authorization chain from brand to you.
★ Recommended
✗ Avoid these
Grey market
No brand authorization. Products may be counterfeit or diverted.
↓
Liquidation / surplus
Distressed or returned stock. Cannot provide valid authorization.
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Account risk
IP claims, listing removals, account suspensions, lost profits.
★ = Recommended for Amazon ungating✗ = Avoid — account risk
End customer
Amazon · Walmart · eBay · Brick & mortar
★ Always verify authorized status directly with the brand before placing any order.
Visit the brand's official website or call them to confirm the distributor is listed as an authorized reseller.
Due Diligence

What to Do Before Placing Any Order

1
Find a Distributor on Avetlist
Saves hours of research. Use the Authorized Status column and quality score to prioritize your outreach list.
2
Visit the Brand's Official Website
Find their "Authorized Dealers" or "Where to Buy" page. Confirm this distributor is listed as an authorized reseller.
3
Call the Brand Directly if Not Listed Online
Ask: "Is [distributor name] an authorized reseller for your brand?" Get confirmation in writing if possible.
4
Place a Small Test Order First
Order the minimum units required for ungating. Verify the invoice format before scaling up.
5
Submit the Invoice for Marketplace Review
Submit to Amazon or your marketplace for ungating review before placing large inventory orders.
6
Keep All Invoices
You will need them for future brand ungating applications. Store them organized by brand and distributor.
Scope of Service

What Avetlist Does and Does Not Do

What Avetlist does
✓Saves hours of distributor research
✓Scores each distributor on 15+ B2B signals
✓Filters out retailers, dropshippers, and sales agencies
✓Shows authorized status signals found on public websites
✓Delivers a clean Excel file instantly
What Avetlist does not do
✗Guarantee brand authorization (verify directly with brand)
✗Guarantee invoice acceptance by Amazon or any marketplace
✗Guarantee distributor will approve your application
✗Provide legal or business investment advice
✗Replace your own due diligence before ordering
Important Definition

What “Verified” Means on Avetlist

When Avetlist says “verified,” it means the entry has been audited by Avetlist's proprietary B2B infrastructure scoring system — checking for active website, wholesale portal, application requirements, physical address, and authorization signals found on public business sources. It does NOT mean the distributor has been verified or endorsed by the brand directly. Always confirm authorization with the brand before placing any order.

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