Description and Benefits of the YLiving Trade Program
EducationDescription and Benefits of the YLiving Trade Program
When it comes to decorating your home, your choice of an on-line retailer should be based on a number of factors, the most important of which is usually the level of discount offered. The same applies if you are a professional interior designer, architect, contractor, electrician etc., looking for great deals on home design supplies, accessories and various items. Your ultimate purpose should be to optimize the quality and variety of your decorating supplies at the best available prices. This is where the YLiving Trade Program comes into the picture.
So, how does the YLiving Trade Program work?
By visiting YLiving’s website you will be able to sign up through an on-line form. As of the time of writing this post and according to the company’s website, the following requirements and conditions apply:
- Businesses should be based in the USA or Canada.
- The Program is offered to the following individuals or organizations:
- Architects or designers
- Contractors or electricians
- Distributors
- Commercial businesses
- Purchasing agents or facility managers
- Non-profit organizations, universities or schools
- Government/municipal organizations
- The Program is available on purchases from any of the company’s on-line stores, i.e. YLiving.com and YLighting.com.
- Professionals and organizations may request trade discount quotes.
- The level of discount depends on the specific items of the purchase and the number of the items ordered.
What are the benefits of joining the YLiving Trade Program?
- As stated on YLiving’s website, trade discounts on home furniture and lighting products can be as high as 25% of the retailing price. However, this percentage is the discount ceiling and as it has been mentioned above, the level of discount is proportionate to the type and amount of the purchased products. For example, it has been reported by a professional designer in her blog, that she has received a low 5% discount (that was in 2010). However, she was offered free shipping and the final price was actually lower than that offered to her by a YLiving competitor.
- Professionals get free consultation and technical and customer support, as well as updates and newsletter on the latest products and design trends.
- Professionals may also take advantage of other benefits offered to non-trade customers, for example the easy returns policy (special conditions apply) and the price guarantee feature, which will ensure that they get the best “to-your-door” price in the market. For example, in case a professional is offered a lower “to-your-door” price by a competing retailer, YLiving guarantees to match that price.
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