Questions we are asked often, by buyers and by companies. Select any question to see its answer.
Using the platform
What is this platform?
It is a directory of suppliers and their products. You can browse what companies offer, compare, and contact them directly. Orders and payment are arranged with the company itself.
Do I need an account to browse?
No. Browsing products and companies is open to everyone. An account is only needed to save favourites and to manage a company listing.
Can I buy directly through the site?
Not at the moment. The site is where you find a product and reach the company; the purchase itself is agreed with them.
Contacting companies
How do I contact a company about a product?
Open the product and use Message to send an enquiry, or Call to reach them by phone. Your message goes to the company by email, and their reply comes straight back to the address you gave.
Why does one product show Message and another only Call?
Each button appears only when the company has that contact method on record. A company with no email address on file will not show Message.
How long does a reply take?
That is up to the company. Enquiries reach them immediately, but response times vary between suppliers.
For companies
How do I list my company?
Apply through the Join Us page with your company name, contact person, email, phone and location. Applications are reviewed before approval.
What happens after my application is approved?
You receive a username and a temporary password. Sign in, change the password, then add your products, images and details from your dashboard.
Can I mark a product as unavailable without removing it?
Yes. Set it to Out of Stock and it stays listed with a clear label. Deactivating it instead hides it from the site entirely.
Is there a cost to list products?
Listing is free. Featured placements, which put a company at the top of the products page, are arranged separately.
Account and privacy
I forgot my password.
Use the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign-in page. A reset link is sent to your registered email and is valid for a limited time.
Can I add an extra layer of security?
Yes. Two-step verification can be turned on from your account settings; after that a code is emailed to you at each sign-in.
What happens to my details when I send an enquiry?
Your name, email and message are passed to the company you contacted so they can reply. See the privacy policy for how data is handled more generally.
Still need help?
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