You collect orders and money from a group, buy in bulk at a wholesaler, and hand out the goods on a set day. You add a small, open handling fee for your time and transport.
How it works
- Make a price list from your wholesaler.
- Members order and pay before a cut-off date.
- You buy, transport and hand out on collection day.
- You share a record of every rand in and out.
Grocery stokvels work in a similar way: NASASA describes members saving monthly and buying groceries in bulk at year end.
A good sign: a first pre-paid order delivered and every member happy with the record.