Member Discussion: Some Tradeloop Members Don't Post Prices - Why?

Only Tradeloop members can view wholesale prices and search engines don't display wholesale prices from inventory lists. Even so, some Tradeloop members are reluctant to display prices when they upload inventory. Why?

It's an important issue for many buyers. We've had a number of new Tradeloop members express their frustration about the lack of pricing. They complain that some members don't want to display their "best price," but would rather haggle via phone or email. Buyers however, prefer to know the price in advance.

We want to remind all Tradeloop members about the benefits of posting prices:

• Better search results position. Listings that have prices displayed are always listed before parts without prices – even for Premier members.
• More reliable price history data to help you track demand and market changes.
• Increased sales! Buyers are more likely to contact sellers who post prices.

Remember that retail members never have access to wholesale prices, so you can post prices without eroding the value of the market.

Buyers: Would you rather call and haggle over the price or are you less likely to call those sellers?

Sellers: Do you post prices? Why or why not?

Share your comments with the Tradeloop community here at the member blog.