Buying Group

[Atn]

Hi all,

We've identified a method of working to allow the creation of a buying group. This will be managed by ourselves, and centralised here @ Atn, from where we can dispatch to whoever is wanting to participate in the group, delivery costs are obviously excluded, the reduction in the cost of the products far outweigh the delivery costs.

We certainly need to achieve a viable critical mass, but I don't think that is a big problem, as once we prove it can work, and there are savings to be made, it'll be the prices that will attract more operators.

We're willing to give it 6-8 months, as a trial, after which it will either naturally die away, or something new would've been created. We at Atn are very strong in the 50mm licensed capsule lines, and we see that as a starting point. Obviously bouncy balls, and all other related products are then easy to bolt on, once the critical mass is achieved.

The method is pretty simple, there will be 1 purchase per month, generally the first or second week. Everything is pre-ordered, so you confirm your order let's say beginning of the month. Once all goods arrive, orders are confirmed and dispatched. All you need to do, is be a little wise on your forecasting, so that you can plan how many capsules you'll be needing for the next few weeks. I've calculated, that there is a saving to be made, of at least 10% off list price, but I believe this can be increased to about 12% or even 15% if the quantity is achieved as a group.

If there is any interest out there, please email me at info@atnvending.co.uk, so that I can start to gauge in a little more finer detail.

The whole point of a buying group is obtaining better prices, leveraging on a higher quantity order achieved as a group of customers placing one order together. (Managed to fit it into one breath!!) So even if you only need 1 box of 45mm, if you order it within the group, you'll have access to the pallet price of bouncy balls, just order it at the right time of the month!

Hope to have created some food for thought, I'm out the office today, so will respond to any emails later this afternoon/evening, always available on my mobile if you need more clarification.

Christian @ Atn

[PGBrew]

Chriatian,

I'm in!!

Pete

[Atn]

Nice one Pete.

Will be calling you soon.

Ciao