Most companies contact other firms in foriegn countries to help them secure buyers for their goods and Is it ok,for this firms,who want to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

NO, I THINK IS NOT HONEST TO CHARGE FOR THEM, BECAUSE EVERY BUSINESS COMPNAY NEED TO HAVE THE PROMOTION DEPARTMENT FOR BETTER SELL, WE THE BUYERS NO NEED TO MAKE PROMOTION TO A COMPANY THAT NOT COOPERATE FOR SOME BUSINESS.

ERICH  G.  TUCH  

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

 It is okay for the firm to charge the samples for the products. Finding new market is always the priority for companies. However, these activities although have been costed in the marketing budgets, it does not always the cost of materials whether trading or manufacturing. Suppose there are 100 of the samples go out a day, imagine how much the company has to bear.


The usual practice is nomally samples cost will be absorbed or credited into the eventual purchase of the products if the samples fit into the customer's requirement. This way it will be a win-win situation for both parties.

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

Hi there,

Is really depends how much your sample costs. If it costs a little im sure you can afford it to give away.

If your sample is expensive then my advise to you is collect the sample fee.

Have you heard of Free Sample Collector? They collect the things and resell the things again.

So dont be a loser. Is reasonable enough for you to collect the sample fee.

If he have the desire to do business with you im sure he dont mind to pay the sample fee.

Regards

Tom Law

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

some firms they do and it is ok,but mostly you must becareful.

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

I think yes because it shows how serious byer is.

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

if a manufacturer cannot afford the cost of the sample that he has to send to a potential customer ,its better to avoid exporting..Only if the samples costs a lot should ask payment for this.

 

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

It is ok for the firms to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell.The products also need cost, if it is cheap, and you have know you agent.You ask for the money after the products are sold.

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Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

i think Samples for first time should not be charged . one should should also see the quantity of Samples. charging for samples is not good stretegy.

I have paid always the samples.


I think that the factory has to do it. If not, everybody would ask for samples. I even dont think about get the samples for free. I always ask for the price. I think this is an inverstiment so i have to risk some money. If after all you have good price and good quality then you have won money.

Quoting from [entrustgh]:


Is it ok,for firms wanting to expand their markets, require firms they contacted to act as their agents, to pay for samples of products they want these firms to help them sell?

yes, I think so.