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Most first time importers of mod ask the same five questions. This page answers them in the order they usually arrive, with the numbers we quote internally rather than round marketing claims.
Inspection Before Dispatch
The cheapest quality control step is a retained sample. Keeping three sealed units from every mod batch costs almost nothing and turns any dispute into a simple comparison instead of an argument over photographs.
Inspection is only useful if the result is recorded somewhere you can find it later. A mod batch log with weights, codes and measurements turns a future complaint into a five minute lookup.
- Agree the tolerance band in writing before approving artwork.
- Ask how the factory measures puff count, then compare like with like.
- Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
- Keep sealed retained samples from every production batch.
- Check carton dimensions against your freight quote before confirming.
Trends Worth Watching
One shift worth planning for: shorter mod reorder cycles with smaller average drops. It favours suppliers with flexible production slots over those who only want large annual commitments.
Merchandising and Listing Tips
Online, shoot mod at a consistent scale across the range. Customers compare by eye, and inconsistent product photography creates returns that have nothing to do with the product.
How Mod Fits the Assortment
Think about where mod sits in your customer's week. If it is a weekly restock, breadth matters less than availability. If it is an occasional treat, flavour range and display story carry more weight.
Decide early whether mod is a traffic driver or a margin line in your store. The answer changes how you price it, where you place it and how hard you push it at the counter.
What to Fix Before Approving Mod
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.
| Product category | Closed pod |
|---|---|
| Resistance band | 0.6 - 0.8 ohm |
| Capacity tolerance | +/- 3% |
| Puff count method | Declared by capacity |
| Master carton | 100 units |
| Carton weight | 8.0 kg |
| Shelf life | 18 months |
| Storage | 15-25 C, dry, away from direct light |
Practical Checklist
- Start with a mixed carton and let your own sell-through decide.
- Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
- Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
- Check carton dimensions against your freight quote before confirming.
- Confirm the current customs classification with your own broker.
- Agree the tolerance band in writing before approving artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
Every shipment leaves with the documentation set relevant to your market, including batch records and test reports where required. Your local rules still determine what you must file, so confirm those with your broker before import.
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.
What does a sample pack usually include?
A typical mod sample pack covers the strengths or variants you are most likely to list, packed so you can evaluate them side by side. Tell us which lines you are considering and we will match the pack to that rather than sending a generic selection.
How do you handle a short shipment?
Cartons are counted and weighed before dispatch and the figures are shared with you. If something is short on arrival, the packing record and the carrier documentation are both available, which keeps the claim straightforward.
Next Step
If you take one thing from this page, take the retained sample habit. It costs a few units per batch and it is the difference between a disagreement and a decision.
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