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Washington, DC · Buy wholesale · 6 shops

DC shops that buy wholesale from makers & small brands

These 6 shops state wholesale terms or ask for wholesale pricing on their own submission pages, meaning they buy your stock up front. All are in Washington, DC; see all 90 nationwide.

The 6 shops

Village at Shirlington (also a DC store) · Arlington

Diament

Jeweler-owned gift shop of small, mostly women-owned brands: candles, cards, baby gifts, jewelry, home decor and handmade gifts.

Heads up: They prefer to buy from women-owned businesses but accept requests from anyone.

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National Mall · Washington

National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum Store

Smithsonian museum store of crafts, publications and recordings illustrating the African American experience.

Heads up: They can't respond to individual proposals and will notify you only if interested.

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National Mall (also New York) · Washington

National Museum of the American Indian Museum Stores

Smithsonian museum stores (Washington, DC and New York) presenting Native American crafts, publications and recordings.

Heads up: Native artisans only, with authenticity documentation under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

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Old Town (King Street) · Alexandria

Long Dark House

Small independent bookstore for horror, science fiction and strange stories, plus gifts and curiosities.

Heads up: No consignment.

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Mount Pleasant · Washington

Each Peach Market

Neighborhood specialty grocery and cheese shop in Mount Pleasant.

Heads up: Response policy not stated.

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Forest Hills · Washington

Hillwood Museum Shop

Museum shop of Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.

Heads up: Buyers review submissions year-round for seasonal assortments and exhibitions.

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