I've never had any real issues ordering anything from our sponsors/vendors. When we find a vendor that gives us quality and service let everyone know, give them praise here on DRIVER. Same way with poor service and crappy merchandise, let the members know. This way only the "Good Guys" will survive....
Gary

 

Being a vendor....I completely disagree. Sometimes you get so many messages that you cannot respond to all of them quickly. Also, people ask questions that may have already been answered.
In any case, don't forget that we PAY to be on here.

 

However, I agree that their should be some sort of guideline for how a vendor should conduct themselves.

 

At least if they are a registered business someone can contact their state attorney general over bad business. When its a dead beat with nothing to lose, there isn't much you can do.

To me the iTrader rating is more of a private seller benefit. I feel there should be more to it with the Sponsors/vendors.

 

I see your point there.... So maybe not get a bad mark for speedy replies, but I do feel there should be some type of grading/level/ranking to the Vendor's so that potential buyers will see right off what they are getting involved with.

 

So I gotta ask the million dollar question on my mind right now....

What Does it cost to be a vendor???

 

So I gotta ask the million dollar question on my mind right now....

What Does it cost to be a vendor???

 

Apparently you are new around these parts. To become a vendor on an IB owned forum all you need is cash. It is that simple. I could start a company name called ScamsRus, pay the vendor fee and they would still let me do whatever I want.

 

I dealt with several vendors here, the only problem I have is some vendors will take your money imediately, but not ship your item until around a week later. They should hold on from charging you until the same day the items is going out for shipment.

Also, if they have the item in stock like they claim, then why does it take more than 2 business day to ship. If you buy something from Amazon they won't charge your card until it ships. I know Amazon is a big company, but these vendors should be able to do the same.

If the vendors are worry we don't have the funds at least charge us 1 day prior to shipping. At the same time most if not all of the problems between vendors and members is the vendors not keeping their part of the deal, I have never read of a vendor posting that they got scam or weasel by a buyer who didn't have enough funds on their account.

I apologize for the long message, but this is something that really upsets me and I am dealing with so I had to vent.

 

Also some vendors don't even leave you an itrader rating even after you alread left them 2 itrader rating and email/PM them about it. This is it, I am through ranting.

 

Well that is obvious, and I feel that is part of the problem. There is no requirements aside from paying the cash...

My question is.... HOW MUCH DOES IT COST????


I am really just curious.

 

I'd tell you, but I don't actually know. My accounting department takes care of that stuff.

 

Just assume it costs me a lot.....so you guys should have pity on me and buy lots of parts so I can put food on my table :-(

 

How would you be pushing them out?

To collect money, charge fees for service, sell bodykits, installs, paint, etc a
Federal Tax ID is required EIN. To get body kits and parts to sell to public a reseller’s permit is required and must be displayed. The city that the work, selling installs etc are done also require a city business permit annually. If work is done at a residence or the business is at a residence city business license is also required by law. California has a Franchise tax board and when a product is bought and sold in CA the sales tax is required to be collected and paid quarterly.

I also want someone to work on my car who is legal, legit and has proper insurance if something goes wrong.

The fees aren't bad to get all the paperwork. Driver Vendor fees are not that bad...If you are going to do business, install and collect people's Money why not be legal. I think it would be good thing for all to know who is behind what and who is legal or not on here....I'm all for this to be made a requirement to be on this site...

depends really on packages..

If stock isn't kept your money buys your part from the wholesaler ,then it ships. Sometimes body kit parts or special orders can take a while. Frustrating for the business and the consumer. That is why disclaimers are made to the consumer.

 

Believe me. I understand all that, I own a small business and I've always done my own taxes.
But also, I've looked into becoming a vendor and talked to a few vendors, ex-vendors, and IB staff and found out it wasn't worth my while.
It's kinda messed up when you have products or services, an eager market, but can't do anything about it because it would cost you all of your profit just to pay for the advertising.
IDK why they can't make the fees based on the volume of business/sales. Like a straight-up commission

You answered your own question!

Ok, not really.
Apparently, it's worth it if most of your business comes from the site and you sale fairly expensive stuff... but unless you're going to go "big" it's a moneypit.