How much does it cost?
The bidding service is FREE!
How do I cancel my membership?
You may cancel your membership anytime through the “My Subscription” link after you login. Click where it says, “Need to Cancel? Click Here”. Your membership will continue until the end of the current cycle and then be deactivated.
Am I billed?
The bidding service is FREE!
Is my personal information secure and confidential?
Yes. See Privacy Policy.
What if I forget my password?
Click the “Forgot Password” link on the login screen. Your password will be sent to the email address you entered upon registration.
Can I place a classified ad?
Yes. Click here to place an ad.
Can I see bids from other sellers?
No. Sellers do not have visibility to bids from other sellers.
How does the feedback rating system work?
Buyers can click on “View/Write Feedback” to see feedback on sellers from previous buyers. Buyers may rate a seller bidding on their RFQ. Buyers may rate each seller only once irregardless of how many RFQs that seller responds to from that buyer. Scoring is limited to positive, neutral or negative. Buyer may write comments and Seller may respond. Seller's response will be attached to Buyer's comment and score. Buyer may ediit score and comments after submitting them. Seller can reply again if buyer edits. Sellers can view their feedback by selecting the “My Feedback” link from the "Seller Tools" box on the left margin.
Does buyer need to accept a bid?
No. The buyer does not need to accept any bid or contact any seller.
What if my bid isn’t accepted?
The RFQ will eventually expire. You will have the ability to delete that RFQ from your “Open Bids” list to clear space.
Do I have to place a bid amount?
No. When responding to a buyer’s RFQ, you do not need to place a bid amount or quote actual dollars. You do however need to fill in either the “Bid” or “Discount” sections of the bidding form. If you do not want to quote a dollar amount for the bid or a discount fields, just write “None” in these boxes. Keep in mind the buyer is expecting some kind of offer from the sellers responding to their RFQ. This is one way they will be making decisions.
How do I contact the buyer?
You can contact the buyer by clicking the "Question" button located on the bidding or RFQ screens. Otherwise, the buyer’s contact information is confidential unless he/she selects your bid.
What happens if my bid is accepted?
If the buyer selects your bid, a link will appear in your "My Bids" screen by your bid. The link says, "Click here to view the Buyer's contact information". Clicking this link will provide you the buyer's name, phone number and email address. This will also be emailed to you.
How do I view RFQs that I've already bid on.
RFQs that you've already placed bids on can be viewed by clicking on "My Bids" in the Seller Tools" box on the left margin.
How do I add or delete a photo?
Pictures can be added when an RFQ is created, a bid is placed or a classified ad is posted. Pictures can added or deleted by editing the RFQ or bid. Pictures in the classified ads can only be added or deleted before the transaction takes place. Once the classified ad has been placed, your credit card is billed and the ad or photo cannot be changed.
What is “Discount”?
For some businesses, placing a bid is not easy due to the nature of the product or service. However you want to attract customers to select you rather than your competitor. Therefore, you may choose to offer discounts. Examples include, “5% off if purchased within 7 days” or “10% off if paid in advance” or “15% off if purchase total is greater than $500”. You may offer anything you want. If you choose not to offer a discount, simply enter “None”. It's a manadatory field because the goal of WeddingDeal.com is to give brides and grooms deals on their wedding. So please offer them the best prices, discounts and deals!
How do I place a bid?
Click on the new RFQ that you'd like to bid on. This displays the entire text and attached pictures of the buyer's quote request. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Place Bid". This takes you to a form where you enter your bid. Click "Submit" to send your bid to the buyer.
How does Question feature work?
The question feature allows seller to ask buyer questions before placing a bid. It allows seller to get clarification on the request if needed. It also enables the buyer to ask you questions about your bid after it’s submitted. Caution: the buyer may choose to respond to your question publicly. This means the buyer’s answer to your question may be seen by other sellers if the buyer chooses. This allows the buyer to respond once to the same question that multiple sellers are asking. When you are asked a question, a blue question mark symbol will appear by your bid. Click this symbol to view and answer the question
Example:
A buyer forgets to say in the RFQ how many people the wedding cake needs to feed. All the wedding cake sellers are asking this question so they can submit an accurate bid. If there are 20 sellers, a buyer can answer the question once, rather than 20 times, and all sellers can see the answer.
How do I view new RFQ's to bid on?
New RFQ's are displayed upon login. These are RFQs you have not yet bid on. If you are on a different screen and want to view these new RFQs again, click on "Open RFQs" in the "Seller Tools" box on the left margin.
How does the Enhanced Seller's Profile work?
By signing up for the “Enhanced Seller’s Profile”, a buyer will see your logo adjacent to your bid when viewing the list of all bids on that RFQ. If you uploaded a logo and entered a web address, then your logo will be a hyperlink to that website. If you uploaded a logo and no website, the logo will be a static photo next to your bid. If you entered a web address, but didn’t upload a photo, “Visit Our Website!” will appear next to your bid. This text will be a hyperlink to that website. The Enhanced Seller’s Profile is an optional service. Click example to see how this feature looks.
How does site work?
The site works by enabling you to see job opportunities posted by brides and grooms, then respond by placing a bid or asking a question. See How do I start?.
How do I register?
Click “Sign Up Now” or “Register” from the homepage and follow the steps.
What is a bid?
A bid is what a seller provides a buyer in response to the buyer’s request for a quote (RFQ).
What does RFQ stand for?
Request For Quote (RFQ)
