Energy-Jason Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Dear Fellow members, I hope all well. We had a breif moment. Call it a great Idea or a very silly one! I would like to invite all members to please feel free to comment on and provide insight to this and the possible pit falls of it. Collective Purchasing. The thought presented itself to us when we noticed many members seeking simmilar renewable energy products. A scenario would be: 10 members Would each like to purchase reputable solar panels. The Total amount of solar panels across the 10 members totals 40units lets say. As this is a quantity order the 10 members (40panels) are likey to reicive a better cost from the certain solar panel supplier all decided and collaborated amongst the members, This model could work for imported items as well. Such as Infiniti Inverters direct from the East as an example. We are striving that Powerforum become a great resource for all. Providing shared knowledge and resource, I am not sure if implementing an idea such as this would help empower members to live their renewable energy dream or cause more harm than good? This is in its infancy: The member could Create "Collaboration": topics for the products they wish for. Everyone agrees on the certain product variant and the supplier they would like to receive it from. Local or abroad. Powerforum keeps a full transparent record of who has committed. We approach the supplier as a group and a group purchase. I would like to make it clear that powerforum has zero commercial interest and we are naive in the sense of not knowing the full Benifits or pitfalls of this idea or possible frustrations it could cause? Keen to hear everyone opinions. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggers Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hi, sounds like a great idea. Added to that, it would also be great if members can share their supplier details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 "Group buys were, in the past, often organized by like-minded online shoppers through Internet forums. Now these shoppers have also started to leverage the group buying model for purposes of buying other consumer durables. Group buying sites are back in demand as small businesses look for ways to promote their products to budget-conscious consumers in a weak global economy" Source http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Lead crystal batteries ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Energy-Jason Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Sounds Exciting! A collective choice amongst members could be made to elect a supplier. A manufacturer from overseas could also be looked at. Powerforum has capacity for importation, E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggers Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hi Energy, any chance we can get a sticky to summarise deals available. Looking for infinisolar 3kw plus or 5kw, 10 poly pv panels 250-300w panels and lifepo4 battery pack with ems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pony Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Im sure we can. Please feel free to Make the topic and we will sricky for you. Pony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dax021 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Axpert MKS 4Kw 48V Inverter/Charger - anyone else looking at these. Not sure how this thread works, but keen on a group buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggers Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hi Dax, dc3 has nicely priced axpert inverters in cpt. Regards Haggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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