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BUYER GUIDE

How to buy wholesale.

Eight steps from first visit to delivered stock. No hidden gatekeeping, no surprise fees, and a real person on your account from day one.

01
Create your buyer account

Register with your business details at buy.phonescanada.com. Wholesale pricing is only visible to verified accounts.

02
Get verified

Send business registration and a contact for your account manager. Verification is usually complete within one business day.

03
Fund your bidding deposit

Only needed if you plan to bid at auction. A deposit of at least $5,000 USD must be on file before any bid, and your bidding limit is 5x the amount deposited.

04
Pick your grade and mix

Decide the grade band your market resells best, then build a mixed order. Minimum order is 20 units and models can be mixed.

05
Review the manifest

Every lot ships with a manifest: model, storage, colour, grade, quantity and price per unit. Ask for a sample manifest before your first order.

06
Lock your price

Live board pricing moves with the market. Confirm the order to lock the quoted USD price on your invoice.

07
Pay by wire

Invoices settle by wire transfer. Include your invoice number as the reference; funds usually clear in one to two business days.

08
Ship door-to-door

Our logistics team prepares export paperwork and books the carrier. Track everything through logistics.phonescanada.com.

09
Inspect and claim

Check stock against the manifest on arrival. Discrepancies are handled under our returns and warranty policies.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before your first order.

What is the minimum order?

20 units, and you can mix models and grades to hit it.

Do I need a business licence?

Yes. Phones Canada sells business-to-business only, so verification requires business registration details.

What currency do you sell in?

USD by default. CAD settlement is available on request.

Do I need a deposit to bid at auction?

Yes. Every buyer needs a deposit on file before bidding, with a minimum of $5,000 USD and a bidding limit of 5x the amount deposited, adjustable for established accounts at our discretion. We place your bid on the auction house's own platform on your behalf, so a winning bid means we have bought that lot for you and it cannot be cancelled. Unused deposits are credited against an invoice or returned on request to the original bank account.

Can I buy without bidding at auction?

Yes. Our live inventory is a pooled catalogue across every warehouse in the network, so you can buy named models at named grades on demand, with no deposit and no waiting for a lot to close.

Can I buy a single carrier auction lot?

Yes. Auction lots are sold as complete lots with a published manifest, separate from the 20-unit catalogue minimum. Bidding requires a deposit on file, and bids cannot be cancelled once placed.

How fast do orders ship?

Within 3 to 5 business days of cleared payment, subject to availability.

Do you ship to my country?

We ship to over 60 countries. If your destination has import restrictions, our logistics team will flag them before you pay.

Ready to buy at volume?

Verified wholesale buyers get live inventory, auction access, and a dedicated account manager within 24 hours.