Understand the arrangement behind the purchase.
ACOLYTE operates as an intermediary, finding suppliers and negotiating purchases for retail and trade buyers. The business earns commission or margin rather than holding its own stock line. The arrangement belongs alongside the details of the purchase.
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Commission and margin describe different earning models
A commission is remuneration connected to the intermediary’s work. Its amount or calculation basis, the party responsible for paying it and the point at which it becomes payable are matters for the specific arrangement. The word “commission” alone does not establish those details.
A margin is an amount retained within the commercial pricing arrangement. Understanding the price offered to the buyer and what that price covers is important when considering this model. ACOLYTE’s confirmed earning model permits commission or margin; this website does not set a fixed rate or choose an arrangement for your enquiry.
Separate the goods from the intermediary role
The proposed purchase describes the goods, quantity, specification and purchase terms. The intermediary arrangement describes the sourcing or negotiation work and how it is remunerated. Considering these together gives the buyer a fuller picture while keeping their different purposes clear.
This distinction matters even when the conversation begins with a simple product request. Supplier finding, purchase negotiation and the actual supply of goods are not interchangeable descriptions. The agreed arrangement should identify who is responsible for each relevant part of the purchase, rather than relying on the general term “sourcing”.
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Keep the price basis visible
A quoted amount is meaningful when the buyer understands the quantity and specification it refers to. Packaging, transport, taxes or other charges may be relevant to a particular offer, but their inclusion should come from that offer’s stated terms. They should not be inferred from a short product description.
When comparing proposals, separate a stated inclusion from an open point. An offer covering a different quantity or a different set of charges may not be directly comparable. The commercial discussion should make the basis of the purchase understandable before the buyer makes a commitment.
Identify the parties and the next commitment
The intermediary, the supplier, the contracting party and the payment recipient describe different roles. Their relationship depends on the actual arrangement. A buyer should be able to connect a proposed payment or commitment to the goods and terms it concerns, rather than treating an introduction as the complete purchase agreement.
ACOLYTE’s role is to find suppliers and negotiate purchases on behalf of retail and trade buyers. No fixed payment route, standard commission rate or universal set of purchase terms is published here. Those details need to reflect the particular requirement and the arrangement being considered.
Bring the commercial question with the requirement
Start with the goods and the purchasing objective, then explain any commercial points already under discussion. An existing offer, an initial quantity or a defined budget can give the conversation useful context. Describe the point you want to resolve without sending bank details or payment credentials in the initial enquiry.
The next step is a discussion about your requirement and the proposed scope. Our contact page provides a direct route to ACOLYTE, while the supplier-finding and negotiation pages explain the two confirmed services in more detail.
Before the conversation.
Are commission rates listed on the website?
No. The commission or margin arrangement is specific to the work and proposed purchase. There is no published fixed rate.
Does a sourcing enquiry commit me to a purchase?
No. An enquiry starts a discussion. The intermediary arrangement and any purchase commitment need to be established through their relevant agreed terms.