5 Powerful Reasons to Buy Local
5 Powerful Reasons to Buy Local
Here are 5 compelling reasons to skip the “buy now” button and talk with your local dealer before you invest precious budget dollars with an e-commerce store thousands of miles from your business.
1. Price
One leading e-commerce site for both consumer and business products
is known for its complicated pricing algorithm. Prices can unexpectedly go up on
high-demand items and throw a wrench in your budget or make the product entirely
unattainable. Your local foodservice equipment and
supply dealer’s business model will enable them to offer consistent,
predictable pricing. They are also in frequent contact with Wallin Foodservice
Resources, so they are in the know about special manufacturer programs and incentives
that can save you money.
Freight or shipping are typically an additional cost on foodservice E&S e-commerce sites, sometimes making what looks like a great price on the surface not-so-great once you’ve factored in freight.
2. Product
Availability
With increased consumer ordering online due to the pandemic,
logistics companies’ resources are stretched thin, and delivery times are lengthening.
The holiday season is expected to exacerbate the problem. NBC News recently reported
that “delivery services are bracing for what some are calling ‘shipageddon,’ with
a potential shortfall of as many as 7 million packages a day….That shortage
could mean up to 7 million packages a day between Thanksgiving and Christmas
could face delays.”
Your local dealer stocks high-volume items so you can get what you need when you need it. Why risk the delay when you can get it right away?
3. Choosing
the Right Model
Most well-designed web sites will suggest coordinating
products to help you take advantage of product systems and synergies if you
want to, but they are much less likely to help you ensure that you’ve selected
the right model for the application you intend to use it for, or if it’s
compatible with your utilities or physical space. This can result in the need
for a costly and time-consuming return. In addition to
knowing the right questions to ask, your local dealer can help you or connect
you with us to measure for equipment, shelving, and even warewashing racks.
They can also ensure that you get the brand of product that you’ve specified,
with no disappointing surprises when you open the carton.
4. Proper Installation
Proper installation
is critical to product performance, safety, and keeping the product warranty
valid. Your local dealer will either have installers on staff or know and
recommend a trusted and authorized installer to ensure the job is done right,
which is one less thing for you to have to worry about.
5. Supporting Your Local Economy
One of the things we love about the South is that we take care of our own. Our local dealers have been around a long time serving commercial and noncommercial foodservice operators like you. They’ve seen good times and hard ones, yet they continue to be there for their customers and communities, bringing the right resources together every day. They provide goods, services, and jobs while understanding your needs with a unique awareness of local trends and developments affecting your operation. Working with your local dealers is a meaningful way to support your region’s economy and ensure you continue to have a familiar and valuable resource into the future.Need help finding a great foodservice equipment and supply dealer near you? Contact us, and we’ll get you connected!
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