So, I found out that I get real SKF Bearings from an Authorized Distributor Options

[A&PGirl]

I figure this is a good community question to ask because I don't have any real world data and I'm curious about our members opinions since we have a breathtaking amount of knowledge & skill here that spans a large number of industries.

I can get real SKF bearings from a real Authorized Distributor at decent to very good prices because I approached them as a business.

What kind of markup do think is appropriate for a SKF bearing that is exactly like OEM (but better quality) and works exactly like it should.

The make application in question is partly a secret, but please keep in mind the bearings from the company have been NLA for over 30 years because it folded and there is big customer base.

^ Also applies to NLA Porsche 914/6 & 914 NLA steering bearings.

I can tell you this is for crankshafts, gearboxs (transmissions) and wheels. Then soon to steering and shocks.

[DBCooper]

I ran a truck parts importer/distributor in the 80's. That 50 to 100 percent isn't far off, the 50 percent the jobber price, the 100 percent markup for retail. But I'd suggest you never mark up from cost, instead look around in the market and price from there. Where are existing sales outlets priced? Use those prices and then calculate back to see what your margins would be. Then once you get a feel for typical margins you can use those and price up from cost.

But just as a suggestion, if you go to a lot of manufacturers and say you already sell online you might be able to become one of their distributors yourself. Their salespeople want to sell, the economy's not the best so any sale is a good one, they'd sell to anyone if it didn't jeopardize existing sales, and online sales won't piss off the distributor down the street from you so that shouldn't be a problem. They'll typically have initial stocking order minimums, but if you say it's a new product and you don't yet know your sales potential they can become pretty flexible about that as well. No guarantee, but worth a phone call to find out.