Replying to [Robert]: I believe that samples should be a responsibility of the supplier or manufacturer and not the buyer,except in circumstances where the buyer is asking for a large quatity of samples, then there should be an understanding between the parties on the issue of who bears the cost.

Quoting from [eloho]:


Replying to [Robert]: I believe that samples should be a responsibility of the supplier or manufacturer and not the buyer,except in circumstances where the buyer is asking for a large quatity of samples, then there should be an understanding between the parties on the issue of who bears the cost.

Samples are always a big issue here.  Samples are normally free except those which are costly ones.  Anyway, samples are free upon buyers request BUT buyers have to pay for the courier freight charges costs. PERIOD.  

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Depending on the type of product, a seller can offer samples free, however in this case the prospective buyer should absorb the cost of shipping.  This makes it  fair to both parties.  If the deal ends up being one sided, then there is a high possibility that someone ends up losing, and these days sellers are also getting scammed.  There should be a balance.

Quoting from [eloho]:


Replying to [Robert]: I believe that samples should be a responsibility of the supplier or manufacturer and not the buyer,except in circumstances where the buyer is asking for a large quatity of samples, then there should be an understanding between the parties on the issue of who bears the cost.

It is buyer issue. Because to make money needs to load cost.

Quoting from [Vicente]:


Replying to [eloho]:Dear Eloho

When you buy shoes, you need to try them first, make sure it fits OK and then proceed with the purchase. What's worth buying beautiful and expensive shoes, if they don't fit. Similarly if buyer wants to buy a product that has interest, needs to try it first. So samples should be given to buyer free of charge. Seller is not losing money, accounting practices allows him to write off those samples as business expenses. However as many sample hunter has exploded all over the world, sellers are more reluctant to give away samples, that's a different story, so the compromise is buyer will pay for shipping charges, and seller will give them for free.


For that matter I have open an account with DHL for intenational deliveries, and use it every time I request samples. I am also entitled to write off those sample transport charges as business expenses. Hope it hepls

Vicente Huaman

HI;

We are one of manufactuers of elctronics and there are many emails to ask for sample for free everyday.

And we only produce few samples along with bulk production.And we have commited that if you decide to place orders and we will return money later.

I think it is very reasonable and do not hurt either of us.But buyers refused.Why ?And if  are serious buyers why not accept ity ?

of course the buyer

Quoting from [Remus Group]:

Buyer should lways pay for samples. Serious buyer nevermind paying for sample. As a factory owner and buyer. The amount of sample request can become substantial if you have just 10 customer pay day making request for sample on a $10USD item..it's $100USD per day or 700+ RMB. The number can increase out of proportion and there is no guaranty that the enquirer are genuine buyer. Furthermore, it will open up a can of worm for another kind of scammers...the free loader.

 

No need more comment after yours.

Quoting from [eloho]:


Replying to [Robert]: I believe that samples should be a responsibility of the supplier or manufacturer and not the buyer,except in circumstances where the buyer is asking for a large quatity of samples, then there should be an understanding between the parties on the issue of who bears the cost.

    In general speaking,The supplier may provide free samples if the sample evalue is not high,for examples ,you cannot ask the supplier free send you a truck! the buyer should pay freight charge for samples

     For us ,we ususally can provide free sampes if We feel you are a credible buyer,it is  sure the buyer should pay freight charge