VapeWholesaleHubMods Supplier Scorecard Template — Southeast Asia
We ship mods to distributors in very different markets, and the same five questions come up almost every week. Rather than answer them in email each time, we have written them out properly here.
Getting Mods to Your Warehouse
Customs classification for mods varies by market and changes from time to time. We ship with full documentation, but your broker should confirm the current code before your first order rather than after it lands.
Positioning Mods on Your Shelf
Mods rewards retailers who can explain it in one sentence. If your team needs a paragraph, the range is too complicated for the space it occupies.
One useful exercise: list every mods line you stock and mark the last date each one sold at full price. Anything without a recent full price sale is taking space from something that would use it better.
Market Signals
Traceability is moving from a nice-to-have to a requirement in several mods markets. Building the habit now is cheaper than retrofitting record keeping under pressure later.
Reading a Mods Spec Sheet
Revisit the mods specification after every third order. Small improvements compound, and factories take a buyer more seriously when the document has clearly been used.
A written mods specification should be short enough to read in a minute and precise enough to argue about. If a factory cannot confirm a number in writing, assume the number is whatever is cheapest that week.
| Product category | Accessory |
|---|---|
| Resistance band | 1.2 - 1.4 ohm |
| Capacity tolerance | +/- 2% |
| Puff count method | Machine cycle 3s on / 27s off |
| Master carton | 200 units |
| Carton weight | 11.6 kg |
| Shelf life | 18 months |
| Storage | 15-25 C, dry, away from direct light |
Pricing and Margin
Tiered pricing works best when the tiers match real customer behaviour. Most mods buyers will take the second tier if the step is modest and the third tier only if they can see a genuine reason to hold more stock.
Indicative reference points for planning purposes: entry tier from USD 1.39 per unit at 2000 units, mid tier at USD 1.29, and volume tier at USD 1.15 for full container quantities. These figures move with specification, packaging and freight, so treat them as a shape rather than a quote.
Practical Checklist
- Start with a mixed carton and let your own sell-through decide.
- Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
- Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
- Ask how the factory measures puff count, then compare like with like.
- Confirm the current customs classification with your own broker.
- Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a warranty on mods?
Manufacturing defects are covered against the retained sample standard. Normal wear, misuse and damage after opening are not. We publish the threshold in the order terms so both sides know exactly what the claim process looks like.
How are price changes handled on repeat orders?
{K} pricing is reviewed against input costs and volume rather than adjusted casually. Any change is confirmed in writing before the next order is scheduled, with the reason stated so you can judge it yourself.
Can the packaging be customised?
Yes. Most mods programmes use private label packaging once volumes justify the printing plate. We supply dielines, check your artwork for print issues and hold approved files so reorders need no new setup.
Can I visit the production facility?
Yes, and we encourage it for larger programmes. Visits are most useful when you already have a draft specification, because you can then check the specific processes behind the numbers you care about.
Next Step
Whatever you decide, decide it against numbers you can check on arrival. That single discipline removes most of the risk from importing mods.
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