Why Tesserae Supply Requires an Account to Shop
At Tesserae Supply, we’re proud to be a wholesale-only jewelry supplier, serving makers, permanent jewelry artists and boutiques across the country. One of the most common questions we receive is:
“Why do I need to create an account and provide reseller information to shop?”
The answer is simple: because we are built specifically to support businesses and that structure protects you, us, and the integrity of the wholesale industry as a whole.
Here’s what that means and why it matters.
We Are a Wholesale-Only Business
Tesserae Supply is not a retail store. Our pricing is structured specifically for retailers. Wholesale pricing is designed to allow you to resell our products at a profit. In order to maintain fair pricing for all of our customers, we require verification that shoppers are legitimate resellers.
This ensures:
- Retail customers don’t access wholesale pricing
- Our business customers maintain healthy margins
- The market value of your finished products stays protected
Sales Tax Laws Require Proper Reseller Documentation
When you purchase from a wholesale supplier for resale, you are typically tax-exempt at the time of purchase. Why? Because sales tax is meant to be collected from the end consumer, not multiple times throughout the supply chain.
To legally process tax-exempt orders, we are required to collect:
- A valid resale certificate or seller’s permit
- Business information for verification
- Applicable state documentation
Without this information, we would legally need to charge sales tax on your purchases.
By submitting your reseller information, you:
- Avoid paying unnecessary sales tax upfront
- Stay compliant with state tax regulations
- Keep your accounting clean and organized
This protects both your business and ours.
It Allows Us to Better Support You
Having an account on file allows us to:
- Provide accurate order history
- Offer business-focused customer service
- Release exclusive wholesale drops
- Support large-volume purchasing
- Assist with tax documentation questions
We’re not just shipping supplies. We’re supporting growing jewelry businesses. Knowing who we serve helps us tailor that support effectively.
The Bottom Line
Requiring an account and reseller information isn’t about making shopping harder... It’s about:
✔ Protecting your profit margins
✔ Staying compliant with tax laws
✔ Preserving wholesale pricing integrity
✔ Supporting legitimate jewelry businesses
At Tesserae Supply, we are committed to being a trusted, reliable wholesale partner. Our account process ensures we can continue offering the quality, pricing, and service your business deserves.
If you have questions about setting up your wholesale account, our team is always happy to help.