Traders, Group Buys and Combined Orders

One of the stated aims for the 300ZX.CO.UK Club since it was started in 2003 has been to get as many subscribed traders as possible to participate with the club so we can get benefits for both the club and our subscribed members. We now have fourteen selected traders each supplying a broad range of goods and services through the Club’s forum at competitive prices. These traders support the club financially and are well known and respected in the Japanese car community. The Club takes care to ensure that traders act responsibly to give the best service to our members at all times. This setup is in contrast to the approach other clubs have tried with ad-hoc and free for all trading which has resulted in trading wars and poor customer service.

By definition the traders on the forum are commercial organizations who are running their businesses for a profit. This means that the prices they charge reflect this. In return members can use businesses operating under UK consumer laws and protection.

It is entirely possible for members to buy goods directly from suppliers based overseas. In some cases these can be at a lower price (shipping and duties included) than a Club trader can supply. However these goods often have guarantees which do not apply in the UK and payments, queries, complaints and faulty goods must be directed at overseas businesses outside UK jurisdiction.

In order to give the subscribed traders on the forum the opportunity to supply the committee has introduced the following policies for Group Buys and Combined Orders:

Group Buys - Members wanting to conduct group buys on the Club’s forum on a “not for profit” basis must first get approval from the TLO before the GB goes ahead. The TLO will make sure that GB items(s) cannot be supplied by one of the subscribed traders at a fair price and timeframe. The TLO's decision in the matter is final. Group Buys are defined as single item types/multiple buyers.

Combined Orders – Members wanting to conduct combined orders on the Club’s forum on a “not for profit” basis must keep the total number of members participating to 5 or less. Combined orders will be moderated if this policy is abused. Combined orders are defined as different item types/multiple buyers sharing shipping costs.

In both cases Members are reminded of the club's AUP and in particular:

"300ZX.CO.UK accepts no responsibility for any transaction that occurs as a direct or indirect result of an advert placed on this forum. 300ZX.CO.UK cannot and will not vouch for any goods or services sold or purchased.

Private Sellers must ensure that their advertisements contains accurate and up-to-date information. No funds will be passed through 300ZX.CO.UK and 300ZX.CO.UK cannot accept any liability for missing or non-receipt of funds. It is the seller’s responsibility to check the money before releasing the goods"

300zx.co.uk committee