Yes, phone makes about 20% of the requests for us. However, we have received requests all over the board from cement, steel, home appliances, industrial machinery, computer/laptop etc.
From our experience, the prices published online are not necessarily negotiated price. They come to us because we do online research as well as in person negotiation with bunch of retailers/distributor to get them the price. For example, we sold a TV worth USD 2300 for 1911, a price not available anywhere online.
In a way, this crowd sourcing platform will help discover negotiated prices that people are buying the products for.
From our experience, the prices published online are not necessarily negotiated price. They come to us because we do online research as well as in person negotiation with bunch of retailers/distributor to get them the price. For example, we sold a TV worth USD 2300 for 1911, a price not available anywhere online.
In a way, this crowd sourcing platform will help discover negotiated prices that people are buying the products for.
NOTE: Negotiation is a common habit in India.