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Frequently Asked Questions


What is a buying group?

What costs are required for membership?

How are my orders processed once I'm a member?

What guidelines must members follow?

What's the catch?

What makes Universal Purchasing Association different from other buying groups?

Why choose Universal Purchasing Association?

What sets Universal Purchasing Association apart from the promotional products organizations?

 

What is a buying group?

A buying group is the joining together of several dealers to purchase items in bulk at lower costs. At Universal Purchasing Association our member dealers use their combined purchases to get discounts based on the groups' total volume.

What costs are required for membership?

Universal Purchasing Association introduced the lowest membership fee ever offered. Only $500 per year with no other added fees. Universal Purchasing Association was also the first to offer open terms, monthly, or quarterly.

How are my orders processed once I'm a member?

The way you order will not change. You will enjoy continued freedom to order directly from your vendors, receive invoices from them and make payments to them.

What guidelines must members follow?

There are no minimum purchases required for discounts on most items; however, to begin receiving discounts, you need to order from one of our preferred vendors. There is no requirement on how much volume must be done with Universal Purchasing Association vendors.

What's the catch?

Many find it hard to believe, but our mission is to help independent businesses like yours grow. There is no catch. We strive to help independent businesses increase their buying power while increasing profits. Universal Purchasing Association invites all member prospects to contact a vendor or an existing member before joining.

What makes Universal Purchasing Association different from other buying groups?

Universal Purchasing Association is independently owned and operated. Universal Purchasing Association's interest is solely in the success of its members. Universal Purchasing Association and its officers have no interests in the market that compete with its members. Universal Purchasing Association has more direct sellers and promotional products vendors than other groups besides uniform and industrial laundry manufacturers. In addition, Universal Purchasing Association provides the same discounts and benefits to all its members for the same fee. We do not differentiate between our members.

Why choose Universal Purchasing Association?

With over 20,000 known dealers of uniforms, apparel, and promotional products in the market, Universal Purchasing Association provides its members with the advantages that most groups cannot, including discounts with some the largest brand name: uniform, apparel, promotional products, sportswear, public safety, and medical wear manufacturers in the world. These added advantages are critical when going head-to-head with the largest national competitors.
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What sets Universal Purchasing Association apart from the promotional products organizations?

Universal Purchasing Association is all about high volume discounts, savings, and the marketing tools needed to help a member grow their business.
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