Posted by Neil Wyatt on 17/04/2018 18:39:55:
Posted by Ian P on 17/04/2018 13:59:59:
Posted by Neil Wyatt on 17/04/2018 09:32:58:
Remember that bangood is just a marketplace, not a supplier, like ebay or amazon.
Neil
What is the difference between a 'marketplace' and 'suppliers'?
A 'marketplace' is a website that allows people to sell their goods on a commission, like eBay or alibaba (for the brave!).
A 'supplier' website hold stock in their own right.
Amazon blurs the line and do both.
I understood Bangood is a marketplace, but I may be mistaken?
Neil
I realise now that I misread your posting. I thought you said Banggood was a market place, not a supplier like eBay and Amazon.
I missed the comma!
Truth is nowadays its difficult to know who or what is actually behind the webpage. I had a surprise a few weeks ago when some Switchcraft connectors which I regularly order from Farnell came the next day but they had been dispatched from another company. This other company was unknown to me but the packaging and paperwork had all the hallmarks of one of the companies that the Banggood/Chinese people use. I have used Farnell since the 60s and know they are a bricks and mortar business but I suppose they have moved with times and use 'drop shippers' like everyone else.
Ian P