Where Can We Liquidate Inventory?

Honestly, if cash flow is an issue, I am afraid you may have to re-evaluate your principles. 88% of something is better than 100% of nothing. Alternatively, you could establish a "make an offer" sales channel. When the inventory situation is resolved, you may want to consider restocking with a mix different than what you currently have. Best of luck.

When you say "A lot of capital is already tied-up in the coins we have listed" and you mention an "inventory situation" and "liquidate," it is generally an indicator of a cash flow issue. In a way, it still is, even if it's not yours, but instead is the Association's. Perhaps better put then, the Association simply isn't generating the sales volume desired.

Back to the question then...if your sales are too low, it indicates issues related to product, pricing, and/or selection of sales channels and marketing. This is the first I am aware of the cause for which you are selling and I would further recommend emphasizing that prominently on the site and anywhere else possible and expand upon the definition of what disasters would trigger the release of funds. I am not a fan of the look and feel of eCrater sites either and it wouldn't surprise me if you could obtain volunteer services to create a new site. That is a longer term idea though. Then again, since you don't seem particularly appreciative of the effort expended thus far, provided by a business consultant, maybe the magic answer exists in the other 110 pages of replies. Don't get me wrong, I heartily applaud both your involvement and the cause (although Disaster Relief Fund is too fuzzy for me), but the only other input you're received thus far is to do nothing differently. The #1 advice any struggling business, and your cause is a business at its roots, is to be open to any and all sound advice. Again, best of luck to you.

I just looked at one of your Pocket It Now listings and I didn't see any mention of accepting payment via Paypal. I think that if you added Paypal as a payment option that would open up the doors to those who will only pay via Paypal. It looks like you are doing it for a good cause. I wish you luck.

So, do you foresee them doing that again? And how exactly did they seize 20K in an account? First, open an account with them for selling only. Don't have it linked to your current business account. I would never dream of giving them access to any of my accounts that have more than $500 in it. I agree that not accepting Paypal is a huge thing to rectify. I don't see it being too big of a deal.




I think OneBowl was trying to help and not being condescending. You didn't acknowledge any of his initial advice, good or bad, which would lead him to believe that you are merely complaining and not looking for help. This statement above makes sense and doesn't make sense all at the same time in my opinion. You're looking for funding, period. Any time you are doing such a thing it is good to have a good business model. If you don't, you will be where you are at now. You have a great idea and "cause", but you need it to get out to the public in the correct way to illicit more sales. Accepting different forms or payment and changing your selling venues in general may help. Even though ebay fees can be very high, making 10% on 1000 coins might be better than 50% on 10 coins. Once you have an established "business", you can reap the benefits or returning customers as well. Just thinking out loud and trying to help is all. Good luck coming from a fellow veteran.