MyBB as a purchasing brand

MR.C

MR.C

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My idea is that by being registered members of MyBB, we would be able to get discounts at the time of purchase, this would guarantee the store that we will purchase in large quantities provided that we get the discounts to all our members. I've just mentioned it on another forum. The mods can negotiate on our behalf, MyBB can grow as a brand.

We have a hardware Bargains and a Console bargains thread, now we can have a Special Deals Thread where a store such as Makro, Game, Musica or wherever will offer us deals from time to time. Most PS3 gamers are now gonna be looking to buy the Move, and then soon is GT5 time so the game itself and the steering/playseats are gonna be in huge demand. Not to mention our love for all other gadgets such as LCD screens and TV's, cellphones, PC's and Laptops and accessories...

Just an idea, we just need someone to do the negotiations...
 
No I'm serious. Got the idea cos Esquire gives us special deals. We could make a wishlist poll, whereby we can get the numbers for who is willing and able to purchase what. We can speak to the main marketing dude at Game for example, tell him we got 243 users who want to buy the PS3 Move, 46 users that want a PS3 and 20 users that are ready to purchase a 32inch LCD TV. What will their response be ? Not interested ? I don't think so.
Or maybe we can ask online sites like Take2 and Kalahari to offer us special deals. The offer should be posted on the forums for all to see.

What's our current count of users on this site and each user might be representing a family so we are a powerful bunch.

Let's start with feelers to see who wants to buy what for themselves. Either immediately or maybe for christmas.

My wish list is: a PSP for my sons birthday in mid-december, PS3 Move starter kit, GT5 and steering or playseat. And for next years budget, a 32inch LCD/LED TV and a good home theatre system.
 
Interesting idea but we'll fill up wish-list after wish-list and when it comes to the final order only 10% of members will complete the transaction...
 
That's why I stated 'willing and able'. All would be willing but who would be able ? I don't wanna use a credit card, makes no sense to me to look for a bargain and then pay interest on it, others live mostly on credit, different strokes for different folks.
But still, you are correct. Even if it means that MyBB makes a R5 commission on each item, 200 sales is a thousand rand more for whoever is doing all the communication and negotiations.

Maybe they can offer limited quantities for promotions based on a first come first served basis.
 
I would consider a special like that, but to be honest it would need a structure of some sort.

Suppliers might consider a decent discount allowing me as a dealer to get better pricing & if i drop my profit margin can offer further better pricing & then on quantity can make reasonable money. To achieve this you would need X number of members to buy an item at the same time.

To ''ensure'' that deposits could be requested in order to know the quantity.

Maybe anadvertised special asking who is interested, then request a deposit if enough people are interested. Then place the bulk order & on reciept of final payment goods can be couriered(further cost) or collected & final payment made.

Obviously as a dealer it would be my responsibility to confirm that the supplier has a large quantity of stock prior to the special running.
 
Sounds like a great plan...

when am I getting my membership card. Or maybe create an online myBB store...?
 
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