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Buying |
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Q. What do I do if I want to buy?
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Bombayharbor.com is an on-line business information exchange platform where you can search or post information to attract potential trade partners. To obtain useful information about products of interest, take the following steps:
• Go to www.bombayharbor.com.
• Enter your product name
• Click "Search".
The search results will be listed and you can then get contact details by signing in with your Member ID and Password. You can send your message(s) by clicking "Inquire Now." We also recommend posting your requirements into the Trade Leads section to more effectively attract potential trade partners. If you are not yet a member of bombayharbor.com, then join now.
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Problems Viewing Suppliers' Postings
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Why cant I find suppliers email address? |
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We do not display our members' email addresses on the site. This minimizes the risk of members receiving spam or viruses. So, to send your message, simply click "Inquire Now" or "Send Quotation" and the message will be sent.
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Problem Contacting Suppliers
1. What types of attachments I can send with my inquiries? |
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You can add an attachment to your inquiry.
Please note:
• All attachments should be in JPG, PNG or GIF format, not Word or Excel format.
• Each photo should not be larger than 200Kb.
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2 .How can I make sure that my inquiry has been sent successfully? |
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In the Message Center of bombayharbor.com you can check the messages you have sent by looking in your "Sent Inquiries" folder.
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Problems Posting Buying Leads
1. How can I add a picture to my buying leads? |
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You can add a picture to your buying lead by uploading it directly from your computer. Please note:
• All photos should be in JPEG, PNG or GIF format
• Each photo should not be larger than 200Kb.
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2. Can I include HTML in my buying leads? |
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No, please do not use HTML.
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3. How can I modify or delete my buying leads? |
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Sign-in at My Bombay Harbor
• Click "Buying Tools"
• Click "Manage My Buying Leads"
• On the opposite page, you will see your Buying Leads Table
• Click on one of the Status Tabs: "Requires Editing" or "Published" or "Expired" to locate the Buying Lead you wish to modify or delete.
Please note:
If your Buying Lead's status is currently "Waiting for Approval," you will have to wait until it is placed in one of the other status definitions (listed above) to modify or delete it.
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4. Why cant I find the buying leads I posted?
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Most probably, the approval process has not been completed. Buying leads, upon approval on Bombay Harbor, are published within 48 hours.
If it is not approved (i.e., if it requires you to submit more information) your Buying Leads status will be shown on your "Bombay Harbor" homepage and an email will be sent to you informing you that your Buying Lead requires editing.
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