Which better one, buy directly to seller or via buying agent?
Post 1 of 11
Sometime we find a problems with agent, but sometime we need agent to increase our sales. which one is better?
18 Sep 2007 00:11
Post 2 of 11
Replying to [davindo]:
Dear my friend,
Nice to know you here! In my opinion, buy directly to seller is better than via buying agent. Why?
1. the price will more cheaper buy directly to seller.
2.If you want to test the factory, you can come any time.
3.If have any new design, you can give them to manuifactrue.
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Dear my friend,
Nice to know you here! In my opinion, buy directly to seller is better than via buying agent. Why?
1. the price will more cheaper buy directly to seller.
2.If you want to test the factory, you can come any time.
3.If have any new design, you can give them to manuifactrue.
21 Sep 2007 00:42
Post 4 of 11
Replying to [davindo]:
If I were the buyer, I prefer to buy directly to the sellers.
If I were the buyer, I prefer to buy directly to the sellers.
21 Sep 2007 23:26
Post 5 of 11
Replying to [davindo]: It's EQ ability.How to make best use of others while let them happy to work with you.![[em20]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_victory.gif)
24 Sep 2007 04:26
Post 6 of 11
Replying to [davindo]:
It depends on the situation; there is no general answer.
Typically, if you have no long-standing business relationship with a provider and you want to buy major quantities, you are better off with an agent. Though you have to make sure that this agent or helper is really worth his money, but that you can inquire here in the forums.
If you are talking about a small order, the company has its own website, etc., then again you might want to check here in the forums if anybody has had bad experiences with that company, and if not,. just go for it.
That's more or less how I see the situation.
It depends on the situation; there is no general answer.
Typically, if you have no long-standing business relationship with a provider and you want to buy major quantities, you are better off with an agent. Though you have to make sure that this agent or helper is really worth his money, but that you can inquire here in the forums.
If you are talking about a small order, the company has its own website, etc., then again you might want to check here in the forums if anybody has had bad experiences with that company, and if not,. just go for it.
That's more or less how I see the situation.
24 Sep 2007 09:17
Post 7 of 11
Replying to [davindo]:
What germex said has expressing the "big picture" of doing business which is getting the highest profit with the lowest cost.
Pre calculation for a time framed forecast will be significant. in other word there would be differences in value between a 10 years supply and 2 times purchasing only.
Quoting what Lindy said "cheaper when direct buy". she's right. but this is not always be true. I can say this by looking at the seller's side (the manufacturer). When the time he had an agent which looking profit from sales value portion, manufacturer will decrease his profit. as the benefit from they have widen sales market (what could be better than having high market share, 2 x 5 will not the same as 10 x 1). Also with the agent. he won't sell higher then the released manufacturer price. Customers soon has a tendentious mind to gain more profit by buying directly if turn out to be more cheaper. There will be such agreement between manufacturer and their agents.
But, if we are going to deal in long term basis. we can use direct buy. a range of agreement should be made up with the manufacturer. a special pricing may occur. it may even lower than the agent's price. On top of all, use your due diligence.![[em35]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_fall_in_love.gif)
What germex said has expressing the "big picture" of doing business which is getting the highest profit with the lowest cost.
Pre calculation for a time framed forecast will be significant. in other word there would be differences in value between a 10 years supply and 2 times purchasing only.
Quoting what Lindy said "cheaper when direct buy". she's right. but this is not always be true. I can say this by looking at the seller's side (the manufacturer). When the time he had an agent which looking profit from sales value portion, manufacturer will decrease his profit. as the benefit from they have widen sales market (what could be better than having high market share, 2 x 5 will not the same as 10 x 1). Also with the agent. he won't sell higher then the released manufacturer price. Customers soon has a tendentious mind to gain more profit by buying directly if turn out to be more cheaper. There will be such agreement between manufacturer and their agents.
But, if we are going to deal in long term basis. we can use direct buy. a range of agreement should be made up with the manufacturer. a special pricing may occur. it may even lower than the agent's price. On top of all, use your due diligence.
25 Sep 2007 05:24
Post 8 of 11
Replying to [davindo]:Dear Davindo
Buying directly from seller means usually buying big volumes, plus all the aditional expenses, pickup, delivery and warehousing.
When buying from agent, you get all the services. merchandise delivered to your premises, they day you want it. Plus you buy what you need. Also Agent may sell more products that you could be interested in.
In ther words, if you are a start up go with agents which could provide more services and a diverse product line. You may pay additional but also you have less headaches, because everything goes to your door. So you focus on selling the products and the agent in delivering to your door. When buying directly from manufacturer, all the planning has to be done by you and that takes time.
Hope it helps
Vicente
Buying directly from seller means usually buying big volumes, plus all the aditional expenses, pickup, delivery and warehousing.
When buying from agent, you get all the services. merchandise delivered to your premises, they day you want it. Plus you buy what you need. Also Agent may sell more products that you could be interested in.
In ther words, if you are a start up go with agents which could provide more services and a diverse product line. You may pay additional but also you have less headaches, because everything goes to your door. So you focus on selling the products and the agent in delivering to your door. When buying directly from manufacturer, all the planning has to be done by you and that takes time.
Hope it helps
Vicente
25 Sep 2007 08:43
Post 9 of 11
Replying to [Vicente]:Thanks for your kind advices
25 Sep 2007 22:03
Post 10 of 11
Replying to [Vicente]:I am also from the US, before using an agent, what do they expect for payment? Where would I find a reputable agent in China to do the leg work? When I buy a new product I usually want a sample or small quantity to see the product and packageing. If it is an item with instructions, I like to read them so that I know U.S. customers can also understand them. I have seen some very poorly written instructions.
08 Mar 2008 09:03
Post 11 of 11
Replying to [davindo]: If you have already found a great seller you are fortunate. Stick with them. However, an agent can help to find a reliable seller because the only way the agent can make money is when the deal is finalized. It is sometimes good to have experienced agents screening out the bad sellers and making sure this is a good deal.
08 Mar 2008 13:22
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