Re:Show HN: I built a website for suppliers to bid for inven...
by talhof8 on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @12:44PM
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Great feedback, appreciate it!
* Noted, will make it public.
* Yup, one of my biggest fears with having a feed is the possible amount of noise in it. Planning to have another view which is solely for auctions, with filters and all.
* Messaging is also something I plan on adding. Currently the auction is anonymous at the buyer side. Once a bid is accepted, the supplier is able to see the contact details of the buyer.
* Not yet, but definitely should! Noted. :)
* Also good point. Currently there are no payments, but I agree.
* Great one.
Much much appreciated!
There are a few concerns I have:
* You can't request a feature without logging in
* Feed is probably not the most efficient way to match supplier with wholesalers. They should probably fall into some category.
* How can a supplier contact the business for more information. Being able to facilitate messaging is something I value in websites like Alibaba
* Can attachments be added to describe the products better? Oftentimes, drawing or pictures can help.
* There needs to be Terms and Conditions. How is payment handled and when in the process should it be made? What happens when the supplier ships the wrong part.
* There should be a button to request more info from the business. That feedback from supplier helps me improve my listing for a part better.