Our Process
How We Vet Distributors
Every entry in the Avetlist directory is evaluated against 15+ wholesale signals before it earns a quality score. Here is what we look for — and what we filter out.
Why vetting matters
Not every company that calls itself a "wholesale distributor" is actually useful to an Amazon, Walmart, or eBay seller. The internet is full of retailers masquerading as wholesalers, liquidators selling customer returns, and direct-to-consumer brands with no B2B infrastructure.
Applying to the wrong type of supplier wastes time, produces invoices Amazon won't accept for ungating, and can damage your seller account if the source isn't recognized as legitimate.
Avetlist only includes companies with genuine B2B wholesale infrastructure — dedicated dealer portals, wholesale-specific application processes, and signals consistent with authorized distributor status.
What we look for
Dedicated wholesale infrastructure
Does the company have a separate dealer or wholesale portal — not just a retail website with a 'buy in bulk' option? Legitimate distributors maintain dedicated B2B systems for account applications, wholesale pricing, and order management.
Authorized distributor language
Does the company explicitly identify as an authorized distributor for the brands it carries? Authorized distributors have direct contractual relationships with brands — which is what Amazon and other marketplaces require for ungating and brand approval.
Application accessibility
Can a legitimate online reseller apply for a wholesale account? Some distributors require physical storefronts, professional licenses, or minimum purchase volumes that make them impractical for marketplace sellers. We flag and score these factors.
Marketplace compatibility signals
Does the distributor's structure support Amazon FBA, Walmart Marketplace, or eBay resellers? We look for signals like invoice quality, MAP policy language, brand authorization indicators, and whether the company has restrictions on online marketplace reselling.
Business legitimacy
Is this a real, operating business with verifiable contact information, a working website, and consistent business signals? We filter out inactive websites, social media profiles masquerading as businesses, and companies with no verifiable business presence.
What we filter out
Retailers
Companies that buy from distributors and resell to consumers — not actual distributors.
Liquidators
Suppliers selling overstock, customer returns, or closeout pallets. Invoices from liquidators are not accepted for Amazon ungating.
Direct-to-consumer brands
Brands that sell only to end consumers with no wholesale program for resellers.
Brick-and-mortar only
Distributors that require a physical retail storefront and do not accept online sellers.
Professional license required
Suppliers that require cosmetology, HVAC, contractor, or other professional licenses inaccessible to general resellers.
MLM and direct sales
Multi-level marketing companies and individual product consultants — not legitimate wholesale distributors.
What the quality scores mean
Every distributor in the Avetlist directory receives a quality score between 40 and 100. The score reflects the strength of wholesale signals found on their public website and business presence — not a guarantee of approval.
Highest confidence
Dedicated dealer portal confirmed, explicit authorized distributor language, strong FBA compatibility signals, accessible application process. Apply to these first.
High confidence
Strong wholesale infrastructure with most signals confirmed. Minor gaps in documentation or application clarity. Excellent candidates.
Good confidence
Solid wholesale signals with some areas requiring direct verification. Worth applying after higher-scored entries.
Moderate confidence
Meets minimum wholesale thresholds but with thinner signal coverage. Verify directly before prioritizing ungating applications.
Supplementary entries (free)
Legitimate businesses with wholesale presence but less verifiable signal strength. Included free with every order as bonus opportunities.
Data freshness
The Avetlist directory was compiled and verified in April 2026. Distributor websites, application requirements, and wholesale policies change over time — we recommend verifying current requirements directly on each distributor's website before applying.
If you find an entry with an inactive website or significantly changed business status, email support@avetlist.com. Valid reports are used to maintain data quality across the directory.
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