Reasons to Only Order from APPA-Accredited Distributors

When shopping for branded merchandise for the first time, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect promotional products partner. It’s easy to be influenced by pricing and find someone who sells the items at the lowest price point. However, it might end up costing you:

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This is not an isolated incident. There is plenty of news like this online with different tactics to lure victims. But one thing that these scammers have in common is that they weren’t accredited by their country’s or region’s trade association for promo marketing items.

Australasian Promotional Products Association (APPA) is the trade association responsible for all promo-related companies in Australia and New Zealand. According to their website, “APPA promotes ethical and mutually beneficial commercial relationships across the supply chain for the benefit of the industry and brands.” Here are the benefits why you should consider buying promotional merchandise from APPA-accredited distributors:

1. Consumer Protection

Since APPA-accredited distributors are based in Australia and New Zealand, your consumer rights are applicable. However, they may or may not apply when buying from overseas distributors. If they do, it would be more difficult and time-consuming to ask for a refund or return of the items if they’re of subpar quality.

2. Quality Products

APPA-accredited distributors are bound by APPA’s Code of Conduct to provide only goods and services of an acceptable standard. It is their responsibility to “conduct the necessary quality control to ensure the products and services are as per advertised specifications.” They should also provide pre-production samples to their buyers.

3. Code of Conduct

All APPA members abide by a strict Code of Conduct that promotes ethical, productive, and mutually beneficial commercial relationships in all areas of the supply chain to benefit the industry and end-users.

The Code of Conduct has stringent rules about fair business dealings, honest representations, environmental protection, and more, to ensure that the clients, community, and the environment are well-represented and protected.

4. Ethical Sourcing

For eco-conscious businesses, you can trust that any item deemed as eco-friendly and sustainable that you order from an APPA-accredited distributor is authentic. Part of the APPA Code of Conduct is that all members should abide by all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

5. No Sudden & Unexpected Extra Charges

APPA protects buyers from being scammed or charged superfluously. When you order from overseas sellers, no guarantee or law can protect you from extra charges. Meanwhile, APPA-accredited distributors will be held accountable if they misrepresent charges and prices.

Why you should order from Brandconnect

Brandconnect is an APPA-accredited distributor that has been around for more than two decades. So it is no surprise that we have been the choice promotional products partner for thousands of businesses and sold millions of products. Here’s why we’re a cut above the rest:

Experienced Account Managers: Our Account Managers all have a minimum of five years of experience and have worked on countless promo campaigns for businesses in different industries. They know promo like the back of their hands and will gladly work with brands to ensure that their campaigns become a success.

White-Glove Treatment: Brandconnect is all about creating a premium customer experience despite reasonable prices. We are all about making the promo experience with us as easy and hassle-free as possible, from product search to delivery.

Wide Range of Promo Items at All Price Points: Our wide-ranging promo item offerings ensures that we’ve got something for everyone, whether looking for budget-friendly giveaways to luxury corporate gifts.

Real-Time Stock Information: One of the most frustrating things when shopping for branded merchandise is the delay in stock information. Not with Brandconnect! We will let you know immediately if our inventory is enough to meet your demands.

Instant Quotes: You don’t have to wait for quotes either. You’ll immediately learn the total price of everything (including setup, artwork, & freight charges) upon ordering through our website.

No Additional Charges – EVER!: No hidden charges - everything that you need to pay will be right in your quote.

Freight to ALL of Australia: Whether you need the items to be delivered in country locations or multiple locations, we will deliver! If you’re lucky, you might even get the shipping for free (depending on the location).

Choose Brandconnect for your next promo campaign!

It’s never too early to start planning for your 2023 campaign! Brandconnect can give you peace of mind and ensure that you are getting high-quality, reliable products that will effectively promote your company or brand. If you want to get started, contact our account managers for a free consultation.