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- Is there a registration fee?
- Are there attractive services and functionality offered?
- What region is covered by the marketplace?
- Is it possible to demo the site (especially before paying a registration
fee)?
Below you will notice the typical services offered by various marketplace
sites or portals. If you do not see a particular service offered
by your portal, you should either find another satisfying portal, or
contact the developer of the portal to suggest including a particular
information source, service, or database.
- Auctions and Reverse Auctions
- Buy – Sell Offers
- Buyer Requirements / Supplier Capabilities
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Calendar of Events
- Catalogue of Products with Photos and Technical Specifications
- Directory of Companies in the Industry
- Directory of Companies by Product Name
- Equipment for Sale
- Evaluations by Portal Users
- Financial Services
- Freight Transportation Management / Customs Management
- Import Regulations
- Industry Forecasts
- Industry News
- Industry Reports
- Investment News and Stock Indices
- Links
- Market Prices
- Newsletters
- Order Tracking System
- Preferred Supplier Lists
- Pricing Information
- Production Guidelines
- Quality Standards
- Ranking, “testimonials” or comments from suppliers on buyers
It is important not to be impatient or rush into deciding on a marketplace.
Because the technology behind marketplaces is changing daily, it is
highly likely that if you don't find a marketplace that suits you right
away, a new one may emerge to your liking in a short time.
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