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Founder name(s):
Bradley Mcloughlin
Company:
Trading4u
Proposition:
International trading firm, buying unwanted goods from consumers and businesses

Trading4u

Trading4u

Bradley Mcloughlin started Trading4u in 2007 helping consumers and businesses sell their unwanted items on eBay, Amazon, Pixmania etc. In 2009, Mcloughlin decided to focus his attentions on 11 key product areas. By purchasing direct, high-end items like watches, designer bags and electricals, the firm can guarantee a higher return on each sale. The business pays upfront for goods, takes on the cost of picking up the item worldwide, then sells via their own ecommerce site, eBay, Amazon, Pixmania, Play etc. Technology is key to the business: access to eBay's historical sales data helps Trading4u maintain respectable margins while a forthcoming mobile app will allow consumers to receive a quote by just scanning an item's barcode.

  • Business model adapts to market conditions to boost margins
  • Hi-tech back end maximises the return on each listing
  • Risk-free model for customers who are paid up-front
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