Frequently Asked Question
Will the Marketplace or the parts buy out program better fit my needs?
Last Updated a year ago
Some key differences exist between the two programs. With Marketplace you'll have more responsibilities, but can also make more profit!
With marketplace, you will also have a store page on our site dedicated to the items that you have listed for sale.
| | Part Buyout | Marketplace |
| Getting Paid: | FRP typically pays 10% of list price up front when we receive the parts. | FRP charges a 15% commission on sales, meaning you keep 85% of the sale price when items are sold. |
| Used & Refurbished: | FRP does NOT accept used and refurbished parts. | You CAN sell used and refurbished parts. |
| Inventory: | FRP warehouses the parts | You warehouse the parts |
| Shipping: | FRP ships the parts to the customer | You ship the parts to the customer |
| Customer Service: | FRP deals with customer service issues | You deal with the customers. |
| Returns: | FRP handles returns & refunds | You handle returns & refunds |
| Pricing of the part | FRP sets the retail price of the part | You set the price of the parts. |