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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: NaturalHighs on August 25, 2013, 11:34 am

Title: New Vendor!
Post by: NaturalHighs on August 25, 2013, 11:34 am
G'day folks

Natural Highs is a brand new Australian Silkroad vendor seeking to distribute marijuana online. We have only just made our account viewable today, just wondering if anyone has any tips for attracting the first customers. All input will be discussed and considered.

Cheers guys
:D
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: kdizzle12 on August 25, 2013, 11:53 am
The best thing to do is advertise heavily that you're domestic in AU (there's been lots of customs mishaps lately, so domestic vendors have a huge opportunity here), and if stock permits, do an "introductory sale" for something like a gram so people can sample your buds and come back for more if they'd like.

Some other things,

stick around on the forum and become a known and trusted member

never require people to finalize early, even with new accounts

always use the latest shipping techniques such as moisture barrier bags, mylar, etc

be friendly with your customers, and try to answer any questions they throw at you

encourage customers to encrypt their address with PGP

Hopefully this gives you some ideas :)
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: jim765676 on August 25, 2013, 12:06 pm
free samples always help
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: NaturalHighs on August 25, 2013, 12:20 pm
Hey guys, thanks for the input, you have definitely provide some food for thought
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: Pete.The.Peadophile on August 25, 2013, 12:24 pm
Another fucking Aussie vendor, who wan't to order, and wait 4 weeks, fuck off.
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: kdizzle12 on August 25, 2013, 12:29 pm
Another fucking Aussie vendor, who wan't to order, and wait 4 weeks, fuck off.

because there's no such thing as people who live in Australia, right?
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: kdizzle12 on August 25, 2013, 12:31 pm
Hey guys, thanks for the input, you have definitely provide some food for thought

Welcome to the road by the way! :)
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: MachineElves on August 25, 2013, 12:43 pm
Welcome "Natural Highs",

I agree with kdizzle12 completely.

Good Luck with everything.

PS.  Update your signature to include your Seller Page  :D
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: NaturalHighs on August 25, 2013, 12:57 pm
Thanks to everyone who provided positive input, not sure what problem exists having an Australian vendor shipping domestically. Will update the signature to display the vendor link :D
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: PowerToCharm on August 25, 2013, 02:27 pm
A few suggestions: Get busy posting in the forums so you can reach fifty posts and then be able to advertise on the Products Offered board and also create a review thread on the Rumor Mill board. Link your forum review thread to your vendor page. Consider, also, creating a review thread in the Newbie Discussion section so folks with less than fifty posts can review your product/service.

Check your SR account frequently for new messages and respond promptly. Make sure you are actually addressing the question or concern voiced in the message when you respond. If someone just writes to say hi or offer a compliment, respond and say thank you! Many people will probably message you asking for free samples and promising all kinds of things like positive reviews and future huge orders. Ignore these or respond with polite refusals or go ahead and send them free stuff, just don't be disappointed if they fail to fulfill whatever promises they made.

Ship orders right away! I think the biggest complaint from buyers is slow shipping. If you can afford to include some bonus product with your early orders, do so by all means, but get the orders in the mail fast and your buyers will be happy.

Best wishes and much success,

-PtC
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: NaturalHighs on August 26, 2013, 03:08 am
Thanks for the advice, we are contemplating listing some cheap samples, need to do something to attract those intial customers.
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: Moneylovedrug_reviews on August 26, 2013, 03:22 am
I can do a reivew on it and boost your way up to the top?
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: Koenigsegg on August 26, 2013, 03:55 am
same here.
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: mrsunshine2000 on August 26, 2013, 04:21 am
Noice getting paid. Best of luck sir. Also always make sure that none of the residue ever touches the outside of the bags. Sniffers can pick up on that. Seems to always be the biggest mistake.
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: Crusader33 on August 26, 2013, 04:25 am
Welcome to the community!

Personally, I believe raffles and contests are the best ways to show case what you have in store
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: Koenigsegg on August 26, 2013, 04:29 am
stick.
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: NaturalHighs on August 26, 2013, 07:12 am
Natural Highs has just post up some cheap one gram listings, if anyone is interested please give them a go.
Title: Re: New Vendor!
Post by: expandmind on August 26, 2013, 07:37 am
I have no tips other than doing a good job at explaining your well intentions honestly.

Good luck!