I live in Toronto, but right now I am in Pakitan in a city that is known for pak persian and other rugs like baluchi.
I was amazed to see that these guys take 6 months to make a single piece and 6 out 10 get rejected for export due to problems.
Here is my business plan :)
Buy 40 pieces of rugs
Go to Toronto retail shops and sell them for profit ( to the ones who are not importers themselves)
Bring more and repeat the process.
If step 2 fail, try to sell the rugs cost to cost on ebay or kijiji.
Please tell me that
a. other than my lack of experience in selecting rugs, is there any other problem in the plan?
b. What type of oriental rugs will sell faster in North America?
c. Is it a good idea to make a brand, a website under my parent company in Canada and sell with that name to the retailers
d. I know the rug dealers are smart but do they buy if I give them good prices?
I'd greatly appreciate your help.