Tiered Base Price Negotiation Logic
Trial Order (1-5 sets): Base factory price, no large discounts, negotiable for free shipping/basic accessories; used to verify sample quality.
Regular Batch (6-30 sets): Proactively request a 5%-10% wholesale discount, and strive for free material stoppers, base accessories, and simple installation drawings.
Full Container Wholesale (20GP/40GP): Negotiate a significant discount of 12%-20%, and request free packaging fees, priority production scheduling, and free warehouse layout solutions.
Bargaining Strategy (Factory Easier to Make Concessions)
Commit to a fixed annual purchase volume, sign an annual framework agreement, and lock in the lowest price throughout the year.
Cash on delivery, full prepayment of deposit, and timely payment will encourage the factory to offer price reductions and prioritize production.
Mixed Batch Orders: Order light-duty + medium-duty + heavy-duty cantilever cranes in combination to increase the total order amount and obtain a lower average price.
Off-Season Orders: The factory has the most room for negotiation during periods of low capacity (the industry's off-season).
All Hidden Costs Clearly Discussed in Advance, Preventing Price Increases After Ordering
Written confirmation is required regarding the inclusion of: steel raw materials, welding processing, electrostatic powder coating/hot-dip galvanizing, standard screws and accessories, packaging wooden frames, domestic port loading and unloading fees, commodity inspection documents, and installation drawings; Separate charges should be listed separately to prevent additional charges for painting, cutting, packaging, and documentation later.