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Old March 26th, 2008, 08:45 AM   #1
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Group buys

Anyone ever heard the term? Several forums I am on do this. It's where someone from the site admin or otherwise, solicits samples, or contacts vendors for possible discounts on items related to the general forum's interest in the possibilities of obtaining group discounts on the purchase of said items. This could go for tactical gear, DVD's, parts, holsters, etc........ Most vendors will do this so long as they may set a limit for minimum purchases. Let's say more than 20 people have expressed interest in the Tactical Response Gear DVD 'shooting missology'. A list of those interested would be surveyed in a thread entitled 'possible shooting missology group buy' after the vendor for this video is contacted and asked whether they would be willing to do a group discount. Most vendors know a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. They are likely to be able to give substantial discounts knowing they will sell many at one time. This can be done by coupon codes and such-entered by those members who have expressed interest and willingness to purchase these items, and in the correct thread pertaining to group buys/discounts. I know alot of you all have heard of this. I think it would be good for the forum. Looking forward to 'DC group buys'. Thanks
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