Detailer`s Wholesale Beta now open!

Too bad Autopians could not organize a "group buy" under this wholesaler program, but the logistics is too much. Good intent and idea, just "difficult" to execute. Then it becomes a (middle man) distributor/reseller thing.

I`d be more open to a tiered paid membership program if I did not have to buy so much product, kind of like Amazon Prime`s concept.
For $100/year membership, must buy $500.00 minimum of product per year and receive 15% discount or buy $1000 one-time order and get 20% discount.(Too much like Costco or Sam`s Club?)
 
Just to clear some things up...

1. The program is FREE - Meaning it costs you nothing. If you end up using it than awesome, but if not then after a year the account would be closed. No harm, no foul.
2. The $500 minimum order is for first time customers... Most who have previously ordered from us can skip this (at our discretion)
3. Shipping - Our wholesale members will pay the same amount for shipping as the prices on our regular site at the time... Meaning if we have a promotion for Free shipping over X amount than the wholesale order would receive free shipping over the same amount. And as you`ll be subscribed to the Wholesale newsletter you will receive wholesale account promotions.
4. Everyone is encouraged to apply, but if you only spend $250 a year than expecting wholesale pricing is a bit unrealistic.
5. Discounts - There is no standard here and the discount depends on the items you`re buying. One brand may have a 35% discount while another may be 20%.

Yes, the program is different than Connect and we are certainly going after Detailing Pros for the program but if you qualify for it then I`d encourage you to sign up and give it a chance. While I know everyone won`t qualify we`ve done our best to make this available to as many pro-level consumers as possible. As several of you have mentioned we do run plenty of promotions regularly that those of you who don`t qualify or don`t want to use the program can take advantage of.
 
How to Alienate you customer base in one post.

A- 500/2,500 no
B-Ron has $ 2500 plus of stuff in his garage and he cant join?
C I buy enough to get a discount code by request a most places I shop except here.
 
Paul@Autopia said:
Just to clear some things up...

1. The program is FREE - Meaning it costs you nothing. If you end up using it than awesome, but if not then after a year the account would be closed. No harm, no foul.
2. The $500 minimum order is for first time customers... Most who have previously ordered from us can skip this (at our discretion)
3. Shipping - Our wholesale members will pay the same amount for shipping as the prices on our regular site at the time... Meaning if we have a promotion for Free shipping over X amount than the wholesale order would receive free shipping over the same amount. And as you`ll be subscribed to the Wholesale newsletter you will receive wholesale account promotions.
4. Everyone is encouraged to apply, but if you only spend $250 a year than expecting wholesale pricing is a bit unrealistic.
5. Discounts - There is no standard here and the discount depends on the items you`re buying. One brand may have a 35% discount while another may be 20%.

Yes, the program is different than Connect and we are certainly going after Detailing Pros for the program but if you qualify for it then I`d encourage you to sign up and give it a chance. While I know everyone won`t qualify we`ve done our best to make this available to as many pro-level consumers as possible. As several of you have mentioned we do run plenty of promotions regularly that those of you who don`t qualify or don`t want to use the program can take advantage of.
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thanks for the clarifications

that seems a little better than it was framed in the OP
 
512detail said:
there may be a prerequisite to one having OPENED their boxes first :)
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I think they are opened. THINK

I believe the only unopened boxes are like my clothes etc from the move. I had 2 closets at old house, 1 here. Movers hung all my suits and dress clothes in closet, so my regular stuff is still in boxes.
 
Ronkh said:
I think they are opened. THINK

I believe the only unopened boxes are like my clothes etc from the move. I had 2 closets at old house, 1 here. Movers hung all my suits and dress clothes in closet, so my regular stuff is still in boxes.
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so you`re wearing a suit to the car show?
 
Even our realtor wore boat shoes , shorts and a button down casual florida shirt. We never saw anything like it, (my wife was a realtor for 10 years) we laughed. He even smoked a cigar in his car as he drove us around lol. No one in FL needs suits i dont think!
 
JBM said:
Even our realtor wore boat shoes , shorts and a button down casual florida shirt. We never saw anything like it, (my wife was a realtor for 10 years) we laughed. He even smoked a cigar in his car as he drove us around lol. No one in FL needs suits i dont think!
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Nope. But I still have business up north.
 
Oh cmon guys.

It`s not like you aren`t able to order anymore.

This reminds me of adding a free coffee machine at work and a couple people complaining because they like another coffee brand. No one is forcing you to drink it!

This is why we can`t have nice things.
 
craigdt said:
Oh cmon guys.

It`s not like you aren`t able to order anymore.

This reminds me of adding a free coffee machine at work and a couple people complaining because they like another coffee brand. No one is forcing you to drink it!

This is why we can`t have nice things.
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Not really, connect worked for everyone and for a few months weve been hearing how the replacement is in the works. Then this is what they come up with, alienating hobbyists. Doesnt matter to me really, just voicing my opinion.
 
JBM said:
Not really, connect worked for everyone and for a few months weve been hearing how the replacement is in the works. Then this is what they come up with, alienating hobbyists. Doesnt matter to me really, just voicing my opinion.
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I did not realize that this was the promised replacement.

I retract my previous statement. :D
 
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