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Frequently Asked Questions
MyShoppingBuddies is a marketplace where consumers come together as a group to register their collective interest in purchasing goods or services directly from manufacturers or suppliers. By combining demand, the group can negotiate better prices based on economies of scale.
It also helps small businesses access and tender for private and local government contracts without the usual barriers, delays, or complex bureaucracy.
Yes. MyShoppingBuddies.com is completely free to join. There is no cost to become a buddy.
You can view a simple step‑by‑step illustration by visiting our How It Works page.
Only registered buddies can propose a new shopping buddy group.
You can search for a buddy group by its name or by the product you’re interested in. Once you find the group, click “Join Group Now.”
Your membership will show as Pending until the group moderator reviews and approves your request.
No. To maintain fairness and transparency, proposers must not be directly or indirectly connected to the manufacturing, supply, or retail of the product or service they are proposing.
No. Buddies only pay after a successful negotiation and agreement with the supplier.
No. Anyone can become a buddy.
Not at this time. Our negotiation terms currently apply only to manufacturers and suppliers within the UK.
Very easy. The membership process has two parts, and both are simple to complete.
Simply register your full name and email address.
Part 2 is optional. It’s only required if you want to propose a buddy group or join an existing one. If so, you’ll need to complete the full membership details.
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