Managing Bulk Orders & Wholesale Requests
Last updated February 18, 2025
Our marketplace allows sellers to manage bulk orders and wholesale requests, giving them access to high-volume buyers. If you sell products in large quantities, understanding how to process bulk purchases efficiently can help you scale your business.
How Bulk Orders Work
📌 Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):
- Sellers can set a minimum purchase requirement for bulk orders (e.g., 50 units).
📌 Wholesale Pricing Tiers:
- Offer discounted rates based on order volume. Example:
- 50+ units → 5% discount
- 100+ units → 10% discount
- 500+ units → 15% discount
📌 Custom Quotes:
- Buyers can request negotiated pricing for large purchases.
- Sellers can approve, modify, or reject the request based on feasibility.
📌 Bulk Order Fulfillment Options:
- Self-fulfillment: Seller manages packaging & shipping.
- Marketplace fulfillment: Our logistics partners handle shipping.
How to Enable Bulk Orders?
1️⃣ Go to Seller Dashboard → Navigate to Bulk & Wholesale Settings.
2️⃣ Set Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) per product.
3️⃣ Define Bulk Discounts – Offer tiered pricing for larger orders.
4️⃣ Enable Negotiation (Optional) – Allow buyers to request special pricing.
5️⃣ Choose a Fulfillment Method – Decide whether you’ll ship directly or use marketplace logistics.
Once enabled, your products will be available for bulk purchases in the wholesale section of the marketplace.
Handling Bulk Order Payments & Processing
💳 Accepted Payment Methods:
- Credit/debit cards
- Bank transfers
- Business financing (if applicable)
🚀 Processing Time:
- Bulk orders may take longer to process due to inventory checks and custom packaging needs.
- Estimated timeframes will be displayed at checkout.
📦 Shipping & Logistics:
- Bulk orders often require palletized shipping or freight delivery.
- Sellers should provide tracking updates and estimated delivery times.
FAQs
- Can I reject a bulk order request?
- Yes, if you can’t fulfill the order, you can decline it from the seller dashboard.
- How do I handle bulk order returns?
- Bulk orders usually have different return policies, which should be clearly stated in the product listing.
- Is there a fee for listing products in bulk?
- No, but standard commission and payment processing fees apply.
- Can buyers request samples before placing a bulk order?
- Yes, sellers can offer sample units before confirming a bulk purchase.
- How do I attract more bulk buyers?
- Offer competitive pricing, fast shipping, and highlight bulk discounts in product descriptions.