Wholesale Guide

Mod Supplier Scorecard Template — Duty and Tax Worked Out

Published 2026-04-13 · 5 min read · by the VapeWholesaleHub sourcing team

Treat mod as a repeat purchase category rather than a one off buy. That single change in framing alters almost every decision downstream, from carton size to how many strengths you list.

Mod product overview — Reference view of the mod line prepared for wholesale evaluation.

The Specification That Matters

A written mod 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.

Reference specification for Mod orders
Product category	Open system
Resistance band	1.0 - 1.2 ohm
Capacity tolerance	+/- 5%
Puff count method	Declared by capacity
Master carton	240 units
Carton weight	10.6 kg
Shelf life	24 months
Storage	15-25 C, dry, away from direct light

Positioning Mod on Your Shelf

Mod sits at an interesting point in the assortment. It is familiar enough to be an impulse purchase and specific enough to build a repeat pattern around. Treating it as either pure commodity or pure specialty both lead to poor results.

Merchandising and Listing Tips

Bundle mod with a complementary item rather than discounting it outright. The perceived value holds up better and the second item often becomes a repeat purchase on its own.

Pricing and Margin

Build mod price tiers around order sizes your customers actually place. Tiers that only make sense on a spreadsheet get ignored, and you end up discounting ad hoc instead.

Tiered pricing works best when the tiers match real customer behaviour. Most mod 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 1.50 per unit at 500 units, mid tier at USD 1.67, and volume tier at USD 1.41 for full container quantities. These figures move with specification, packaging and freight, so treat them as a shape rather than a quote.

Market Signals

Traceability is moving from a nice-to-have to a requirement in several mod markets. Building the habit now is cheaper than retrofitting record keeping under pressure later.

Mod shipment handling — Handling notes applied to every palletised mod order.

Practical Checklist

Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
Agree the tolerance band in writing before approving artwork.
Check carton dimensions against your freight quote before confirming.
Keep sealed retained samples from every production batch.
Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my market changes its rules?

Regulations move, and packaging or documentation sometimes has to follow. We keep approved artwork files on hand so that a required change is a reprint rather than a redesign, which keeps the cost and delay down.

Can I mix strengths in one order?

In most cases yes, as long as each strength meets the minimum run length. Mixed strength cartons are popular with retailers building their first display because they show the full ladder without over committing.

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.

Is there support for in-store material?

Yes. Shelf talkers, counter cards and simple planogram suggestions are available for mod ranges that reach a sensible volume. Most retailers find the plain strength and flavour cards do the most work.

Can you match an existing product I already sell?

Often yes, provided we can measure it properly. Send a physical sample and we will report back on what can be matched, what will differ slightly, and why. An honest gap is more useful than a vague promise.

Next Step

Nobody wins when a first order is too large to learn from. Start with a mixed carton, check how it moves in your own market, then scale the lines that earned the shelf space.

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