13-02-2018, 12:47 AM
A trader must be allowed a profit surely? Cash is paid for stock which gives the manufacturer a guaranteed sale and the reason to continue producing the items. If the cow horns are only made to one-off order they would cost a fortune. How long will they sit on the shelf? How much cash is tied up in stock to allow next day dispatch? I'd think that most suppliers are likely to have £10-20K tied up in stock.
I'm sure you wouldn't sell your stock at cost...if you wanted to stay in business.
I'm sure you wouldn't sell your stock at cost...if you wanted to stay in business.