Product Sponsorship: What Is the Standard?

[Ari]

Thanks, guys, especially to Brian, Kirk and Bruce; just what I was looking for.

[Kirk Gittings]

Good luck.

[Ari]

Good luck.

Thank you.

[Pawlowski6132]

What did they propose? Why don't you start with that.

[Ari]

I can't say yet, but I initiated the proposal.
I just want to make sure I don't overlook anything, and hope that someone with experience in this can help me avoid any error.

[brian mcweeney]

I agree with Pawlowski. I find that in negotiations it's best see what the other side is offering first, then if it's better than what you thought it would be, great! If it's worse than you thought be ready to make a counteroffer.

[Daniel Stone]

Ari,

Just dont ask for too much $$$-wise, especially since it could cause them to think about raising prices on us "non-sponsored folk", again

-Dan

[Ari]

Ha! I wasn't pitching a deal for money, just equipment, so prices should remain stable

[Pawlowski6132]

I agree with Pawlowski. I find that in negotiations it's best see what the other side is offering first, then if it's better than what you thought it would be, great! If it's worse than you thought be ready to make a counteroffer.

Yup. Never bargain against yourself.

[Bob Salomon]

Ha! I wasn't pitching a deal for money, just equipment, so prices should remain stable

Ari,

We represent:
Ansmann, Braun, BRNO, Berlebach, Boblbee, Kaiser, Linhof, Heliopan, Novoflex, Rodenstock, Vue-All, Wista, Tetenal, Novacon, Gepe, Giotto and I may have missed a line or two this early.

Do you have any idea of how many proposals we get monthly for sponsorship and for free samples for testing/reviewing on blogs?

We have take the approach that we do not participate in sponsorships or free samples (of products of value). If we did we would be broke.