We’re excited to introduce a new product option: Pre-buy Products! Unlike our usual on-demand products, these items require a bit more commitment from sellers. To add Extended Catalog Products to your store, you must commit to a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and provide a pre-payment upfront.
This means you’ll have more control over inventory, exclusive access to unique products, and the potential for higher profits.
How are the Pre-buy Products different from the On Demand products?
You will notice that Pre-buy products have a badge in the catalog view. This means they cannot be added to your store immediately—you first need to commit to a certain MOQ by making a pre-payment. You can also filter them out using the Purchase Type filter at the top of the catalog.
Unlike On-Demand products, where the stock is shared across all sellers, Pre-buy Products are exclusively yours once purchased. The stock will remain stored in our warehouse*, and we will fulfill your orders just like other On-Demand products.
*Storage will be provided free for the first 12 months after the purchase.
What happens if my Pre-buy Products don’t sell?
If your Pre-buy Products remain unsold beyond their expiry date, you will need to utilize the stock at your own expense. We recommend planning carefully and monitoring demand to minimize the risk of having unsold inventory.
Why can't I add these products to my store and start selling right away?
We want to add so many products to our catalog, but we are not sure they will be in demand. That is why we are introducing Pre-buy Products. Potentially, if there is a high demand for a particular pre-buy product, it will be added to the On-Demand product selection.
What is the MOQ, and how much is the pre-payment?
The MOQ and pre-payment details can be found on each pre-buy product page. You can also use the calculator to see how much you will pay upfront, depending on the unit amount you are willing to commit to. The more units you commit to, the lower the price per unit.
How can I purchase the pre-buy products?
On the product page you are interested in, click the Buy Now button (make sure you are logged in to see the button). You must fill out a form providing details on how many units of the product you would like to commit to. Our sourcing team will process your request and contact you to arrange the purchase.
What is the lead time?
Each product has its own lead time, which can be found on the product page. Please keep in mind that it is an estimate and may vary depending on the specifics of each request.
Where can pre-buy products be shipped?
Pre-buy Products are fulfilled exactly like On-Demand products but can be shipped only within the USA.
Can I order pre-buy product samples?
The "Pre-buy" product samples have additional costs. To check your eligibility and receive a quote, please click the Buy Now button on the product page and complete the form.