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Distributors

Product suppliers and distributors for inventory.


Overview

Documentation of relationships with product distributors and suppliers—the companies you buy inventory from.


Distributor Categories

Trading Card Game Distributors

  • Pokemon products
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Yu-Gi-Oh!
  • Other TCG lines

Sports Card Distributors

  • Major sports card suppliers
  • Sealed product distributors
  • Grading service relationships

Gaming Product Distributors

  • Board games
  • Collectibles
  • Accessories and supplies

Distributor Profile Template

For each distributor, document:

Contact Information

  • Company name
  • Sales rep name and contact
  • Customer service contact
  • Account number

Account Details

  • Account status (active, approved credit, etc.)
  • Credit terms
  • Payment methods
  • Account login information

Products & Pricing

  • Product lines carried
  • Pricing structure
  • Volume discounts
  • Special pricing agreements

Ordering

  • Order minimums
  • Lead times
  • Shipping options and costs
  • Return policy

Relationship Notes

  • Strengths and advantages
  • Limitations or issues
  • Negotiation history
  • Future opportunities

Active Distributors

List your key distributors here with links to their profile pages.


  • See 40_vendors/negotiations/ for active pricing discussions
  • See 60_operations/inventory/ for sourcing strategy
  • See 30_legal/contracts/records/ for distributor agreements