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# 14.2 What Happens After You Place a Wholesale Order

Once your order is placed, your role shifts from doing to waiting. That's normal, and it's an important mental switch if you're used to RA/OA buying, where you have the stock immediately or within a normal parcel delivery window.

You'll see the order appear in your supplier account straight away with an order number, supplier details, and a status indicator. From that point, your supplier manages the process for you.

## Order Processing (What "Normal" Looks Like)

Wholesale orders don't move at retail speed. It's common for an order to sit in a processing state for a few days while the supplier prepares it. That doesn't mean your order is stuck, something's gone wrong, or you need to chase anyone. It's just standard wholesale fulfilment.

## Shipping, VAT, and Charges

At checkout, shipping is usually included in the quoted price and VAT is shown separately. International orders may show VAT charged upfront. Check your supplier's own checkout page for the specifics.

## Invoices and Documentation

Your wholesale invoice should be attached directly to your order once it's available. It's suitable for Amazon, can usually be downloaded anytime, and should be saved for future reference, this is the document you'll need if you're using this purchase for ungating (7.3).

## The Key Takeaway

Once your order is placed, the hard part is over. Waiting is expected, and silence doesn't mean a problem. Your stock is moving through a normal wholesale process, exactly as intended.