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Want to create online store

by coredesign
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Hi Warriors,

Few days back, I had told that I want to create an article directory and asked your views. I really appreciate your valuable time and efforts.

After listening you all I have decided to not to go for an article directory as you are doing IM for a long time and your advices are really important which cannot be avoided.

Now, I have decided to open a store like Amazon. I want your suggestions on this at below point. But I am very much worry about the legal operations always. I am really not aware of what all these should be taken care of before starting such thing.

1. I want to offer everything on my site like Amazon.
2. Has Amazon copyright of his contents and product images?
3. Do I need to take permission from Amazon and product company to start such a site?
4. Can I copy product images from Amazon or any other site?

Looking forward to hear your valuable thoughts.

thanks
Joseph
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  • Profile picture of the author snni
    That are questions you should ask Amazon really.
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  • Profile picture of the author kashem
    Join amazon affiliate program . You will get all the information regarding images, text, links etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author mgreener
    Hi Joseph,

    Good news, you can do this without actually having to sell anything (which opens up a whole bunch of other issues).

    If you are doing an Amazon like store, then I suggest you become an Amazon affiliate and use their datafeeds to populate your site. Of course, you will want to add your own personal touch, content and marketing strategies to give people a reason to use your site instead of just going to Amazon.

    2. Yes, Amazon has copyrights. Don't copy any site. If you are an affiliate, you can promote their products using their product images. (be sure to read the affiliate terms of use)

    3. Become an affiliate and follow their guidelines

    4. You can't copy images from any site, you can use images with permission.
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  • Profile picture of the author sunnyinoz
    If you are an amazon affiliate you can get a link called an 'astore' You just add all the categories you want to sell to your astore. Then load that onto one of your webpages. The store is there - automatically! All courtesy of Amazon - so no need to update or worry.
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    • Profile picture of the author coredesign
      Hey guys,

      Thanks for your valuable comments. Yeah.......its a good idea to become an Amazon affiliate and earn nicely without doing any hard work but I don't want to become an Amazon affiliate.

      BUT

      I want to make my own store like Amazon. I want people to purchase anything direct from my store/site and not from Amazon. I have seen many sites which are selling products like Amazon with good quality of images/contents.

      So, my question is.............

      1. What are the legal obligations before starting my own such
      store/site?
      2. What are the legal/illegal things which I must keep in mind to sell
      products on my own site/store?
      3. Is there any act/law/guidelines for designing such site/store?
      4. Do I need to ask something from Amazon or product company?

      For example:
      If I want to sell Samsung LED TV then do I need to ask Samsung first to copy images/contents from their authentic website?

      I can re-write the contents but not technical details involved with the product.

      I hope you must have understood my concern.

      Really eager to listen your thoughts now.

      Thanks,
      Joseph
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      • Profile picture of the author Gama Seva
        Creating an online store is very easy you can even start for free with Wordpress platform or Prestashop but the main problem on creating store is the product source or suppliers. There's a lot of dropshipping companies out there but they're pricing isn't competitive. Suppliers usually provides images of the products.


        Originally Posted by coredesign View Post

        Hey guys,

        Thanks for your valuable comments. Yeah.......its a good idea to become an Amazon affiliate and earn nicely without doing any hard work but I don't want to become an Amazon affiliate.

        BUT

        I want to make my own store like Amazon. I want people to purchase anything direct from my store/site and not from Amazon. I have seen many sites which are selling products like Amazon with good quality of images/contents.

        So, my question is.............

        1. What are the legal obligations before starting my own such
        store/site?
        2. What are the legal/illegal things which I must keep in mind to sell
        products on my own site/store?
        3. Is there any act/law/guidelines for designing such site/store?
        4. Do I need to ask something from Amazon or product company?

        For example:
        If I want to sell Samsung LED TV then do I need to ask Samsung first to copy images/contents from their authentic website?

        I can re-write the contents but not technical details involved with the product.

        I hope you must have understood my concern.

        Really eager to listen your thoughts now.

        Thanks,
        Joseph
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        • Profile picture of the author coredesign
          Originally Posted by Gama Seva View Post

          Creating an online store is very easy you can even start for free with Wordpress platform or Prestashop but the main problem on creating store is the product source or suppliers. There's a lot of dropshipping companies out there but they're pricing isn't competitive. Suppliers usually provides images of the products.
          Well.............I was thinking to create such store using magento/zencart. But can you please put more light on your words "There's a lot of dropshipping companies out there but they're pricing isn't competitive.".
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      • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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        Originally Posted by coredesign View Post

        I want to make my own store like Amazon. I want people to purchase anything direct from my store/site and not from Amazon. I have seen many sites which are selling products like Amazon with good quality of images/contents.

        So, my question is.............

        1. What are the legal obligations before starting my own such
        store/site?
        2. What are the legal/illegal things which I must keep in mind to sell
        products on my own site/store?
        3. Is there any act/law/guidelines for designing such site/store?
        4. Do I need to ask something from Amazon or product company?

        For example:
        If I want to sell Samsung LED TV then do I need to ask Samsung first to copy images/contents from their authentic website?

        I can re-write the contents but not technical details involved with the product.

        I hope you must have understood my concern.

        Really eager to listen your thoughts now.

        Thanks,
        Joseph
        Well, you cannot use Amazon's images and descriptions to start your own store. You will have to ask permission to use other people's as well. Site contents are generally copyrighted material.

        There's only one or two lawyers here who could give you real legal advice. Perhaps you should speak with one in your location.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gama Seva
    As to legal stuff, usually suppliers requires you to submit your company details, contact info, marketing strategies sometimes a bond before they can let you sell their products.
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    • Profile picture of the author coredesign
      Originally Posted by Gama Seva View Post

      As to legal stuff, usually suppliers requires you to submit your company details, contact info, marketing strategies sometimes a bond before they can let you sell their products.
      That's really great info you have shared with me
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      • Profile picture of the author coredesign
        Looking forward to hear your valuable thoughts.
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        • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
          Originally Posted by coredesign View Post

          Looking forward to hear your valuable thoughts.
          Hi Joseph,

          Ok, as someone who's had an online store somewhat but not exactly like what you're talking about since 1998 I'll toss my my two cents in here. And trust me, you're not going to want to here this.

          Based on the questions you've asked it appears you have huge misconceptions about how the retail universe works online. Because every one of your questions gives insight as to how your mind is thinking at this stage of the game and I can tell you those questions are irrelevent to what you need to know.

          Let me ask you this..."How much money have you raised to start this venture off, and how many people have you rounded up to create a solid team?

          Because you're going to need a lot of both of those to do what you're talking about.

          ~Bill
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          • Profile picture of the author ohohdon
            If you are really serious about the type of business you have described, you should be seeking advise here. You need a good legal counsel and a business advisor.

            Are you planning to carry inventor and manage the shipping? How many employees do you plan to hire? Where is your financing coming from?

            Unless you are planning to jump into this in a BIG way, you might want to take another look at becoming an affiliate of Amazon.
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            • Profile picture of the author coredesign
              Originally Posted by ohohdon View Post

              If you are really serious about the type of business you have described, you should be seeking advise here. You need a good legal counsel and a business advisor.

              Are you planning to carry inventor and manage the shipping? How many employees do you plan to hire? Where is your financing coming from?

              Unless you are planning to jump into this in a BIG way, you might want to take another look at becoming an affiliate of Amazon.
              Well, I am quite serious with this business but lacking of legal information.
              No, I am not planning the shipment. I want to hire at least 10 people to start the project. Team would be good graphic designer, SEO worker. Finance is not a big issue if I get approvals from all companies.
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              • Profile picture of the author infoway
                Originally Posted by coredesign View Post

                Well, I am quite serious with this business but lacking of legal information.
                No, I am not planning the shipment. I want to hire at least 10 people to start the project. Team would be good graphic designer, SEO worker. Finance is not a big issue if I get approvals from all companies.
                Definitely, you need to build up a technically strong team comprising of experienced developer, graphic designer holding great portfolios of their previous work, if you are really serious enough to build the online store.
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          • Profile picture of the author JDArchitecture
            Coredesign, read this again:

            Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

            Hi Joseph,

            Ok, as someone who's had an online store somewhat but not exactly like what you're talking about since 1998 I'll toss my my two cents in here. And trust me, you're not going to want to here this.

            Based on the questions you've asked it appears you have huge misconceptions about how the retail universe works online. Because every one of your questions gives insight as to how your mind is thinking at this stage of the game and I can tell you those questions are irrelevent to what you need to know.

            Let me ask you this..."How much money have you raised to start this venture off, and how many people have you rounded up to create a solid team?

            Because you're going to need a lot of both of those to do what you're talking about.

            ~Bill
            And then read it some more.

            Don't stop re-reading it until you realize that you're in way over your head before you've even jumped in the water.


            By the way, Amazon was unprofitable for its first 6 years.
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            • Profile picture of the author MarketMaster13
              Become an Amazon affiliate then learn from within on how they operate,this way you will be able to make decisions right whether to start your new store or continues an affiliate.
              all the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author rondo
    Wouldn't you get product info and images from your suppliers? That's what other stores do.

    If you want a good shopping cart solution try Bigcommerce.
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    • Profile picture of the author coredesign
      Originally Posted by rondo View Post

      Wouldn't you get product info and images from your suppliers? That's what other stores do.

      If you want a good shopping cart solution try Bigcommerce.
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      Andrew
      Hi Andrew,

      I am collecting the approvals from suppliers but most of them are not providing the approval as I am not a retailer and never purchased things in bulk from them.

      Any suggestions about this?
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    Free online store template that allows you to create customized and personalized free web store.
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