Proof Buffalo
Proof Buffalo
Any business owner or employee can agree with the idea that increasing profit margins and reducing operating costs are critical to sustaining business success. This concept becomes especially important when you are a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling your own product.
Compared to a service company, manufacturing companies are not only faced with fixed overhead expenses, but other variable costs as well. For example: changes in raw materials pricing, production down time due to faulty manufacturing equipment, expensive second- shift labor, and worst of all, product waste resulting from the production of a defective product. Whether you are a small factory or a large conglomerate, the goal for your production business should be centered on streamlining your manufacturing and minimizing those variable costs. So, a couple of questions to ask are: “how does one begin to outsource manufacturing and/or product sourcing” and “which country will provide the best service, raw materials and price for mass production?”
To answer these questions (and more) listed here, are points to consider when choosing foreign vendors:
- Quality: Be sure that your outsourced vendors will maintain the same quality and safety standards you are producing in house. Try to obtain physical proof (certificates) that the factories are certified and recognize such quality production processes as CCC (China compulsory certification mark), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and ISO-9000 series certifications. Also, be sure factories are open to allowing third party inspection companies into their facilities to conduct quality control investigations.
- Location: When you begin the offshore manufacturing process, stick with one country of origin for your manufacturing. Preferably select a country that has ample supply to your required raw materials and favorable labor rates.
- Customer References: Work with suppliers that are willing to provide customer references.
- Export Experience: Insist on working with foreign suppliers that have prior experience exporting product into the United States. Working with a vendor that has knowledge of USA export documentation and procedures is invaluable.
- Letters of Credit: Work with vendors that accept payment by foreign letters of credit. You want to be sure that your foreign manufactured products appear (as promised) at the USA port.
- Foreign Credit Check: Work with foreign credit companies to obtain real time credit reports on your chosen manufacturing vendors.
- Manufacturing Capacity: Know that every manufacturing company is different. Make sure that your foreign supplier is capable of producing the demand/quantity your company will need for long term sales. Also, be aware of lead time (30, 60, 90 days) to produce your desired products.
- Manufacturing Design: Ask if the facility can offer manufacturing design services. This will help perfect your initial product design. This step will help to prevent further rework after manufacturing begins. This is also a good time to ask about their costs for sample production.
- Culture: Can the factories speak English and are they knowledgeable of Western business practices?
- Site Visits: Work with suppliers that will allow you to visit and communicate with them on a regular basis.
Choosing the right vendor/supplier for your outsourced manufacturing is truly an exercise in locating a long-term partner that will help lower your manufacturing costs. Take the time early in the process to perform the necessary due diligence and educate yourself about every facet of the factories processes, certifications, credit worthiness, and experiences with foreign customers. Your company will gain critical knowledge and respect from the potential suppliers. Any reputable supplier will be willing to share appropriate business information as well as ask for information from you. So, be prepared to share your business information in return.
Michelle Bonn is the owner of Expedient Trade, LLC, an international sourcing and manufacturing service company, based in Buffalo, NY. For questions about this article or other international business information, contact Expedient Trade by visiting their website at http://www.expedienttrade.com or view their international, business profile at http://www.connected-women.com/en/directory/view/expedient
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2008-W American Gold Buffalo Proof Set PCGS PR70 DCAM First Strike Multi Holder $16,750.00 |
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2008 Proof Gold Buffalo Set PCGS 70 FIRST STRIKE!! Low Mintage/Pop $14,500.00 |
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The King 2008 W Gold Buffalo Proof Set NGC $12,000.00 |
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6 Ounces 24kt Pure Gold 2006 W $50 American Buffalo Proof First Year 9999 $11,395.25 |
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THE KING! ~ 2008 W FIRST STRIKE GOLD BUFFALO PROOF $50 1oz PCGS PR70DCAM NICE! $9,999.99 |
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2008-W 4 COIN PROOF BUFFALO GOLD SET NGC PF 70 Early Release ER Ultra Cameo $9,995.00 |
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2008 W PROOF GOLD BUFFALO 4 COIN SET NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO RARE!! $9,994.99 |
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2008 Buffalo 4 coin set Proof Gold NGC 70 UC First Year $9,795.95 |
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1997 South Africa Natura Gold Buffalo Proof Set NGC PF70 Rarer Than 2008 Buffalo $6,999.99 |
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PROOF 2008 USA GOLD BUFFALO $5 FIRST STRIKE $10 $25 $6,499.99 |
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2008-w $50 (1oz) American Gold Buffalo NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO PROOF $5,045.00 |
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2007-W $50 1 oz. VERY RARE Proof Gold Buffalo PCGS PR70 PR 70 DCAM First Strike $4,999.00 |
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2- 2011 NGC PF70UC $50 1oz Proof Gold American Buffalo PF70 coin 2 coins $4,750.00 |
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1937 and 1938 Proof Sets Old Time Collection Capital Plastic Buffalo Very Nice $4,700.00 |
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2008-W $50 NGC Proof 69 UCameo (American Buffalo – Early Releases $50 Gold Buffa $4,417.50 |
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2010-W & 2011-W $50 GOLD BUFFALO PROOF NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEOS 2OZ. OGP+EBAY BUX $4,399.00 |
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2- 2006 NGC PF69UC $50 1oz Proof Gold American Buffalo PF69 coin 2 coins $4,250.00 |
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2- 2009 NGC PF69UC $50 1oz Proof Gold American Buffalo PF69 coin 2 coins $4,250.00 |
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2006 2007 NGC PF69UC $50 1oz Proof Gold American Buffalo PF69 coin 2 coins $4,250.00 |
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2- 2010 NGC PF69UC $50 1oz Proof Gold American Buffalo PF69 coin 2 coins $4,250.00 |
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2- 2009 W PCGS PR69DCAM $50 Proof Gold American Buffalo $50 Coin PR69 FS 1 ounce $4,250.00 |
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2008-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $4,180.00 |
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2- 2010 pcgs PF69UC $50 1oz Proof Gold american Buffalo $50 coin PF69 1 ounce $4,175.00 |
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2008-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $4,037.50 |
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Two (2) 2009 W American Gold Buffalo Proof PCGS PR69DCAM First Strike FS $3,999.99 |
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2008-W Gold Buffalo $50 1 oz Proof $3,995.00 |
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2008-W Gold Proof Buffalo $50 1 oz.. PR69 Ultra Cameo by NGC $3,950.00 |
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*MINT* CONDITION 2008 W $50 1 OZ PROOF GOLD BUFFALO W/MINT BOX LOW 18,863 POP. $3,850.00 |
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2008 1 OZ. W GOLD BUFFALO PROOF COIN- GOLD BULLION COIN VERY RARE YEAR! $3,777.77 |
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2008-W $50 NGC Proof 69 UCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $3,752.50 |
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1916 5c NGC/CAC Proof 65 Buffalo Nickel $3,750.00 |
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1913 Type 1 Buffalo Nickel 5c Proof NGC PF66 $3,500.00 |
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1913 Buffalo Nickel, NGC PF64 Type 1. Proof! $3,500.00 |
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2 – 2012 W American Gold Buffalo Proof (1 oz) $50 – PCGS PR69DCAM – First Strike $3,499.95 |
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2008 W GOLD AMERICAN BUFFALO ONE OUNCE $50 NGC PROOF 69 ULTRA CAMEO GEM!!! NICE $3,450.00 |
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2008-W $50 Gold Buffalo PCGS PR69DCAM Proof $3,450.00 |
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2008-W $50 Gold Buffalo NGC PF69 UC Proof 69 Ultra Cameo “Top 50 Label” $3,395.00 |
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2006 & 2007 1 Ounce Gold American Buffalo **Proof** BEAUTIFUL COINS!!! $3,276.26 |
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2011 W $50 PROOF 1 OZ GOLD BUFFALO NGC PF70 UCAM EARLY RELEASES BOX/COA $3,198.95 |
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2006-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $3,000.00 |
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1936 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 (Type 2, Brilliant) Buffalo Nickel $2,897.50 |
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1937 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 67 Buffalo Nickel $2,850.00 |
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1937 5c NGC/CAC Proof 67 Buffalo Nickel $2,850.00 |
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2011 W $50 American Buffalo Gold Proof NGC Early Release PF70 Coin 1 oz – Scarce $2,800.00 |
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2006W $50 US Gold Buffalo NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo Proof 69 $2,799.00 |
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2007-W American Gold Buffalo Proof (1 oz) $50 – NGC PF70 UCAM Early Releases $2,795.00 |
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2009-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo – First Strike) $50 Gold Buffa $2,755.00 |
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2009-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo – First Strike) $50 Gold Buffa $2,755.00 |
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2009-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo – First Strike) $50 Gold Buffa $2,755.00 |
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2009-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo – First Strike) $50 Gold Buffa $2,755.00 |
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2009-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo – First Strike) $50 Gold Buffa $2,755.00 |
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2009-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo – First Strike) $50 Gold Buffa $2,755.00 |
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1937 5c NGC/CAC Proof 67 Buffalo Nickel $2,750.00 |
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2009-W BUFFALO $50 FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD PROOF 1oz COIN BOX COA $2,749.95 |
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PROOF 2008 USA GOLD BUFFALO $25 1/2 oz fractional coin $2,699.00 |
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2007-W $50 NGC Proof 70 UCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $2,660.00 |
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2006-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $2,660.00 |
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2006-W $50 PCGS Proof 70 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $2,660.00 |
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2010-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo – First Strike) $50 Gold Buffa $2,612.50 |
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1937 5c NGC/CAC Proof 67 Buffalo Nickel $2,612.50 |
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2009-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo, First Strike) $50 Gold Buffal $2,565.00 |
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2009-W First Strike $50 Dollar 1oz Gold Buffalo Proof $2,550.00 |
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2007-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $2,517.50 |
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2007-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $2,517.50 |
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2007-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $2,517.50 |
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1915 5c NGC Proof 66 Buffalo Nickel $2,517.50 |
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2006 W BUFFALO PROOF COIN- BLACK DIAMOND $50 1 OZ PURE GOLD & ORIGINAL BOX $2,500.00 |
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2012 W $50 GOLD BUFFALO PROOF PCGS FIRST STRIKE PR70 DCAM “BLACK DIAMOND” OGP $2,499.99 |
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1936 Satin Proof Buffalo Nickel PF65 ANACS Indian Head Bison United States Mint $2,499.95 |
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2007-W $50 GOLD BUFFALO NGC PF70 PROOF PR70 PR-70 PF-70 $2,499.00 |
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2011-W Gold Buffalo PR70DCAM PCGS $50 Proof LOW POP $2,495.00 |
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1937 5c NGC PR-67 ~ PRETTY PROOF BUFFALO NICKEL $2,495.00 |
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2007-W $50 PCGS Proof 69 DCameo (American Buffalo) $50 Gold Buffalo $2,493.75 |
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2006-W $50 GOLD BUFFALO NGC PF70 PROOF PR70 PR-70 PF-70 $2,475.00 |
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ULTRA CAMEO 2007 W American Buffalo ONE OUNCE GOLD ~ NGC PROOF 70 $2,459.00 |
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2007-W $50 Gold American Buffalo NGC Proof 70 $2,425.00 |
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2006 W GOLD PROOF 1 OZ. BUFFALO NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO-FREE SHIP. $2,425.00 |
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2009-W $50 NGC Proof 70 UCameo (American Buffalo – Early Releases $50 Gold Buffa $2,398.75 |
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Proof 1937 Buffalo Nickel graded PR66 Proof 66 by PCGS in old rattler holder $2,380.00 |
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2011 NGC PF70UC $50 1oz Proof Gold American Buffalo PF70 coin $2,375.00 |
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1936 5c NGC/CAC Proof 65 (Type 2, Brilliant) Buffalo Nickel $2,375.00 |
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1915 5c NGC/CAC Proof 65 Buffalo Nickel $2,375.00 |
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1913 5c NGC Proof 65 (Type 2) Buffalo Nickel $2,375.00 |
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2010 Gold Buffalo $50 Proof **First Strike Eligible**Unopened Box** PR70DCAM??? $2,350.00 |
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2012-W PCGS PR70 DEEP CAMEO FIRST STRIKE PROOF $50 Gold BUFFALO PF70 $2,329.00 |
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