Detailer`s Wholesale Beta now open!

[Angus]

20 percent sale`s with free whipping over 100-150$,

Oh man, I`ve been missing out on the FREE whippings!?! Is this a coupon code or comment box sort of thing?

[Angus]

free whippings are always the best

r/freewhippings

[Angus]

I agree with all of the comments above, and in Paul`s defense this is a "beta" program so hopefully everyone`s feedback (hacks & professionals alike) will be taken into consideration.

[trashmanssd]

free whippings are always the best

Damn you fat fingers, Shipping the whippings are optional!

[BudgetPlan1]

If you make money using car care products, we encourage you to apply,

Methinks they`re looking at snagging a whole `nother demographic with this program, which is fine...just not for me.

Although I`ve spent *way* more than $2500 on this stuff last year, and will likely do so again this year, rare is the $500 order. Not really practical for garage dwellers like me. Plenty of other places to buy although PBMG certainly us the closest to `one stop shopping` as far as selection goes.

Wonder if they`re trying to direct Autopia towards Pros and perhaps AG will focus on the little guys...time will tell.

[Lonnie]

Too bad Autopians could not organize a "group buy" under this wholesaler program, but the logistics is too much. Good intent and idea, just "difficult" to execute. Then it becomes a (middle man) distributor/reseller thing.

I`d be more open to a tiered paid membership program if I did not have to buy so much product, kind of like Amazon Prime`s concept.
For $100/year membership, must buy $500.00 minimum of product per year and receive 15% discount or buy $1000 one-time order and get 20% discount.(Too much like Costco or Sam`s Club?)

[donbeezy]

hmm

[Paul@Autopia]

Just to clear some things up...

1. The program is FREE - Meaning it costs you nothing. If you end up using it than awesome, but if not then after a year the account would be closed. No harm, no foul.
2. The $500 minimum order is for first time customers... Most who have previously ordered from us can skip this (at our discretion)
3. Shipping - Our wholesale members will pay the same amount for shipping as the prices on our regular site at the time... Meaning if we have a promotion for Free shipping over X amount than the wholesale order would receive free shipping over the same amount. And as you`ll be subscribed to the Wholesale newsletter you will receive wholesale account promotions.
4. Everyone is encouraged to apply, but if you only spend $250 a year than expecting wholesale pricing is a bit unrealistic.
5. Discounts - There is no standard here and the discount depends on the items you`re buying. One brand may have a 35% discount while another may be 20%.

Yes, the program is different than Connect and we are certainly going after Detailing Pros for the program but if you qualify for it then I`d encourage you to sign up and give it a chance. While I know everyone won`t qualify we`ve done our best to make this available to as many pro-level consumers as possible. As several of you have mentioned we do run plenty of promotions regularly that those of you who don`t qualify or don`t want to use the program can take advantage of.

[JSFM35X]

How to Alienate you customer base in one post.

A- 500/2,500 no
B-Ron has $ 2500 plus of stuff in his garage and he cant join?
C I buy enough to get a discount code by request a most places I shop except here.

[Paul@Autopia]

I buy enough to get a discount code by request a most places I shop except here.

Sign up for our newsletters here and you`ll receive all of our promos/coupon codes: Autopia Car Care: Member Profile Form

[512detail]

Just to clear some things up...

1. The program is FREE - Meaning it costs you nothing. If you end up using it than awesome, but if not then after a year the account would be closed. No harm, no foul.
2. The $500 minimum order is for first time customers... Most who have previously ordered from us can skip this (at our discretion)
3. Shipping - Our wholesale members will pay the same amount for shipping as the prices on our regular site at the time... Meaning if we have a promotion for Free shipping over X amount than the wholesale order would receive free shipping over the same amount. And as you`ll be subscribed to the Wholesale newsletter you will receive wholesale account promotions.
4. Everyone is encouraged to apply, but if you only spend $250 a year than expecting wholesale pricing is a bit unrealistic.
5. Discounts - There is no standard here and the discount depends on the items you`re buying. One brand may have a 35% discount while another may be 20%.

Yes, the program is different than Connect and we are certainly going after Detailing Pros for the program but if you qualify for it then I`d encourage you to sign up and give it a chance. While I know everyone won`t qualify we`ve done our best to make this available to as many pro-level consumers as possible. As several of you have mentioned we do run plenty of promotions regularly that those of you who don`t qualify or don`t want to use the program can take advantage of.

thanks for the clarifications

that seems a little better than it was framed in the OP

[512detail]

B-Ron has $ 2500 plus of stuff in his garage and he cant join?

there may be a prerequisite to one having OPENED their boxes first

[Ronkh]

there may be a prerequisite to one having OPENED their boxes first

I think they are opened. THINK

I believe the only unopened boxes are like my clothes etc from the move. I had 2 closets at old house, 1 here. Movers hung all my suits and dress clothes in closet, so my regular stuff is still in boxes.

[512detail]

I think they are opened. THINK

I believe the only unopened boxes are like my clothes etc from the move. I had 2 closets at old house, 1 here. Movers hung all my suits and dress clothes in closet, so my regular stuff is still in boxes.

so you`re wearing a suit to the car show?

[Ronkh]

so you`re wearing a suit to the car show?

No. I bought some more shorts.