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  "slug": "worldwide-brands",
  "name": "Worldwide Brands",
  "website": "https://worldwidebrands.com",
  "country": "United States",
  "tagline": "Since 1999. 8,000+ verified wholesalers.",
  "description": "The grandpa of supplier directories. One-time lifetime fee for access to 16M+ wholesale products from vetted suppliers. No ecommerce integration — you reach out to suppliers directly.",
  "shipping_origins": [
    "Mostly US",
    "Some global"
  ],
  "product_categories": [
    "pet",
    "jewelry",
    "consumer electronics",
    "home décor",
    "apparel"
  ],
  "pricing": {
    "free_plan": false,
    "starting_price": "$299 one-time (lifetime)",
    "note": "One-time purchase; no recurring fee."
  },
  "business_transparency": {
    "public_company": false,
    "founded": 1999
  },
  "badges": [
    {
      "label": "Since 1999",
      "tone": "neutral"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifetime Access",
      "tone": "accent"
    },
    {
      "label": "Vetted Suppliers",
      "tone": "success"
    }
  ],
  "best_for": "Sellers wanting direct relationships with US wholesalers without monthly fees.",
  "heads_up": "No ecommerce plug-in. You will talk to suppliers yourself.",
  "scores": {
    "pricingTransparency": 78,
    "businessTransparency": 65,
    "shippingClarity": 70,
    "reviewScore": 72,
    "productRange": 90,
    "access": 55,
    "support": 72,
    "integration": 40
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Worldwide Brands homepage",
      "url": "https://worldwidebrands.com"
    }
  ],
  "overall_score": 69.9,
  "rank": 15
}