Hi guys, I am new to vending online.
I am from the Netherlands looking to serve EU-based clientele, have couple of years experience with selling offline and have been around the scene for 2 years in the darknet markets without vending ofcourse while reading a lot. I am looking to expand on the DNM's right now but what is the best way to do that according the community?
Should I offer a discount on my products or offer free samples with only shopping costs? There is many ways and I think it will not be easy for a new guy on the block while there is already wide choice of trusted vendors hence I was wondering.
I wanted to enter Dream Market but the vendor costs are too high for me just trying it out. Are there any other recommended markets?
Thanks!!
Since you're new, you don't have a rep to fall back on. So, while offering steep discounts or free samples seems appealing, bear in mind that doing so will allow your competition to tank your feedback at a very critical time...for very little money. Competitors are going to do that anyway, but if it's super-cheap for them to do so, you'll be ruined before you ever get started. I'd suggest setting decent prices and patiently waiting for sales to build. It'll be slow going, so be prepared. Use discounts/samples to further spread the word and build sales after you've established your business.