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| Middlemen At Risk As Consumers Turn To Buying Direct |
| In today’s price-conscience market, the life of a middleman can often be placed in jeopardy by aggressive pricing structures offered to reduce the final cost to the end user. Very few industries remain stuck in the distributor mode, selling only to qualified warehouses, who in turn sell to distributors, who sell to retail outlets, which then sell to the customer. more |
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| Pre-Ordering Can Take Frustration Out Of Hot Item Buying |
| Standing in line for hours on end, only to get to the counter and find out the item you have waited to buy has been sold out is a very frustrating experience. Many companies are hearing it from customers unhappy with the distribution system of new, hot products and are turning to pre-sale arrangements, enabling customers to buy an item, especially hot electronics and movies, CDs and games, before they are released for sale. more |
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| Planning Purchases Ahead Of Time Can Save Time And Money |
| Companies and consumers alike can save money on purchases by watching for sale trends and taking advantage of sale items. All it takes is some planning ahead to enable them to realize savings on a number of products they know they will need in the future. A little time spent looking into the future can save money in long run on purchases made ahead of time. more |
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| Pre-Order Offer Benefits To Customers And Company Alike |
| The benefits of pre-orders go beyond the customers being able to buy a hot new product without the frustration of waiting in long lines or in missing out on a new product. The manufacturer also benefits by making sure the immediate demand can be met, improving relations with customers by having the quantity needed on the date of release. more |
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