Ten mistakes that wreck a wholesale case
Bulk orders fail differently from single buys. These ten habits are the ones that turn a well-priced case into a bad margin, each with the correction that protects volume economics.
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Read unit price alongside minimum quantity, carton weight and the row notes
A cheap unit price often hides a high minimum or a carton that bills on volume. GTbuy records both so the case can be priced before it is ordered.
Safer move: Choosing a case on unit price alone
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Order one unit first, then compare it against the production carton
Sample quality and bulk quality are not the same contract. GTbuy holds the shipment so the comparison can happen before freight.
Safer move: Assuming samples match the bulk run
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Declare the invoice amount and confirm the duty band for your market
A carton attracts more scrutiny than a single parcel. Declaration accuracy decides whether a commercial shipment clears without a hold.
Safer move: Guessing the declared value on a carton
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Consolidate to case level so the base freight charge is paid once
Freight follows chargeable weight and volume, not item count. GTbuy consolidation is what makes a single case cheaper than four boxes.
Safer move: Splitting one order across many cartons
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Open several units from different cartons before releasing the shipment
One good unit proves nothing about the rest. GTbuy warehouse photography covers the carton, not just the sample that happened to be on top.
Safer move: Approving bulk QC by spot check
Drawn from what repeat buyers report. GTbuy checkout and its published policies remain the final word.