Toledo Swords™ is the #1 source for Hand-Forged Collectible Heirloom Armory
Our Armory appeals not only to the true collector , but to everyone desiring QUALITY armory.
Our products have been purchased for museum display , weddings , corporate & personal gifts , interior design , fencing , Renaissance Faires , military dress , personal use and much more.
Toledo Swords™ : Collectible Heirloom Armory
Toledo Swords™ Dealer Program
Provisions of Dealer Authorization
Authorizations are for specifically stated store locations and / or websites. It is important that you carefully review and clearly understand the following Toledo Swords Inc. policy for an authorized dealer.
The Toledo Swords™ Image
Toledo Swords continues to build an unsurpassed reputation as the producer and marketer of the finest quality armory , and that reputation is our most cherished and valuable asset. Toledo Swords' prime objective is to maintain and enhance its reputation as "The Armory Gift Company" through adherence to the highest quality standards and tasteful advertising programs. The maintenance of that image not only is in the best interest of Toledo Swords™ , but in the individual best interest of each Toledo Swords Inc. dealer. Every authorized dealer is carefully chosen, and expected to merchandise and promote Toledo Swords™ products in a manner which is consistent with the Toledo Swords™ image of quality and taste.
Basic Stocks and Open-to-Buy
The dealer is expected to maintain minimum basic stocks of all items carried and authorized to be sold at a particular location, sufficient to enable the dealer to merchandise, advertise and promote Toledo Swords™ products in an effective manner. In addition, it is expected that sufficient open-to-buy funds will be available at all times.
Distribution
Toledo Swords Inc. does not permit the transshipping of its products. Transshipping is the resale, distribution, wholesaling or jobbing of our products by authorized dealers to other than their retail consumers at authorized store locations. A new store location or a website of a dealer must be individually approved before it will be considered authorized.
Toledo Swords Inc. products are covered by the Toledo Swords Retail Price Policy. Toledo Swords Inc. does not seek, and will not accept dealer agreement to this Policy, but reserves the right to discontinue doing business with any dealer which chooses not to comply with the Policy. Details of the Policy can be found further down the page.
An authorized dealer is not assured of an exclusive market , and additional dealers may be appointed in the same or adjacent markets at any time. Authorization as a Toledo Swords Inc. dealer is automatically terminated when ownership or store location changes. Also , Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right to determine which products will be available at each authorized store location.
Orders and F.O.B. Point
Orders for Toledo Swords™ products are not subject to cancellation by dealers. If orders are submitted on dealers' purchase order form, the terms of said purchase order will not be deemed accepted by Toledo Swords Inc. unless Toledo Swords Inc. expressly accepts said terms in writing. The prices charged to dealers for merchandise will be Toledo Swords Inc. prices in effect at the time of order acceptance.
Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right to either accept or reject any order at the sole discretion of Toledo Swords Inc..
All shipments will be F.O.B. from the appropriate shipping point deemed by Toledo Swords Inc.
Minimum Orders
Any order under $150.00 net is subject to a service charge of $15.00
Right to Discontinue Doing Business
Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right at any time , in its sole discretion , to cease selling to any dealer.
Toledo Swords Inc. Retail Price Policy
The Retail Price Policy sets forth the view of Toledo Swords Inc. as to the appropriate marketing of its products. Toledo Swords Inc. does not seek and will not accept dealer agreement to this Policy. However , Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right to discontinue doing business if a dealer chooses not to comply with the Policy. The following is a summary of our Policy which sets forth the products covered and explains exceptions and general terms of the Policy. Please understand that for legal reasons it is our Company practice not to discuss this Policy with you. However, the Policy is easy to understand and everything that you need to know about it is in this statement.
Part 1: Toledo Swords Inc. Retail Price Policy
All Toledo Swords Inc. products are covered by the Toledo Swords Inc. Retail Price Policy.
Retailers should not discount below the "Suggested Retail Price" ("SRP") as set forth in the Pricing Information provided.
The exceptions to this Policy are:
(1) Commercial business ( the sale of goods, not for resale, to a business generally for incentive / recognition programs - to be billed to and paid for by that business ), and military and duty free sales; and
(2) Gifts during opening events of any new stores at the new store only , for a period not exceeding one month; and
(3) Store employee and shareholder discounts; and
(4) Products discontinued by Toledo Swords Inc. or obviously shopworn goods - all such products must be clearly marked as discontinued or shopworn and any advertisements or point of sale signage must identify the products as discontinued or shopworn; and
(5) Periodic promotional programs authorized by Toledo Swords Inc.; and
(7) Store and / or website promotions that do not exceed 10% of the "SRP" . The "SRP" should be prominently displayed. Promotion ideas include , free or reduced shipping charges , membership discount , rewards , special events
Part 2: General
This Policy applies to the extent a dealer is authorized for any or all of the products covered by the Policy and to all sales connected with an authorized account , including but not limited to , sales procured through authorized store locations , store catalogs and the internet. It is important to note that distribution through the internet and / or catalog channels requires separate authorization by Toledo Swords Inc. in advance to ensure consistency with the Toledo Swords™ image.
The reduction off suggested retail price could be in the form of price discounts ( including coupons ), gifts or other promotions or any combination of these. In a gift or other promotional situation, Toledo Swords Inc. considers the effective retail price to be the actual retail selling price of the Toledo Swords Inc. product minus the retail value of the gift or other promotion or service.
With respect to coupons, the price paid by the consumer at checkout will be the price of the product for purposes of determining compliance with the Toledo Swords Inc. Retail Price Policy. For example, if an item is advertised at the "Suggested Retail Price" ("SRP") and the consumer is able to get an additional 20% off with a promotional coupon, then the price of the product will not be consistent with the Toledo Swords Inc. Retail Price Policy. Accordingly , if you choose to sell products in accordance with the Retail Price Policy, your coupon should expressly exclude Toledo Swords™ from the coupon discount. Such exclusion could read as follows: "Coupon excludes Toledo Swords."
For legal reasons, it is our Company practice not to discuss the Retail Price Policy. Accordingly, all Toledo Swords Inc. personnel have been instructed not to discuss the Policy with anyone outside of Toledo Swords Inc. or even to communicate to Toledo Swords Inc. headquarters any complaints or advice that any Toledo Swords Inc. dealers are selling any of the products covered by this Policy at prices other than those set forth in the Policy. Please do not discuss the Policy with Toledo Swords Inc. personnel or communicate complaints or advice to Toledo Swords Inc. personnel. Toledo Swords Inc. will determine independently of its dealers whether products are being sold at prices other than in compliance with the Toledo Swords Inc. Retail Price Policy.
This Policy is a unilateral statement of the terms upon which Toledo Swords Inc. will do business. Toledo Swords Inc. does not seek and will not accept dealer agreement to this Policy. Each dealer is free to establish prices at whatever levels it chooses. However , Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right to limit authorization , terminate product lines and / or terminate the entire account if a dealer chooses not to comply with this Policy.
Toledo Swords Inc. believes that a fair price to the consumer and a reasonable margin for Toledo Swords Inc. dealers is a necessary cornerstone of continued success for Toledo Swords Inc. and its authorized dealers. We are convinced this Policy is necessary to protect our fine name and ensure mutual success in the future.
Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right at any time , in its sole discretion , to amend this and any policy in the future.
Toledo Swords Inc. Internet Policy
The following criteria set forth the view of Toledo Swords Inc. regarding the appropriate marketing of Toledo Swords Inc. products on the Internet by authorized bricks and mortar dealers and / or authorized internet dealers.
It is important to note that authorized bricks and mortar location(s) must apply for separate authorization to sell on the internet. Any sale of Toledo Swords Inc. products on the internet without authorization by Toledo Swords Inc. constitutes prohibited transshipping and may subject your authorized bricks and mortar location(s) to termination.
An authorized bricks and mortar dealer may seek authorization under the criteria set forth below to sell Toledo Swords Inc. Products through an electronic commerce site if it meets the following three requirements:
1. It has been in business as an authorized bricks and mortar dealer for a minimum of one year; and
2. Toledo Swords Inc. has shipped a minimum of $10,000 of Toledo Swords Inc. Products to the bricks and mortar dealer during the fiscal year (May 1-April 30) in which the application is made or the fiscal year immediately prior to said application; and
3. Sales from the bricks and mortar dealer's physical store location are greater than 50% of total sales, including phone order, catalog, and e-commerce sales.
If a bricks and mortar dealer does not meet the requirements set forth above, it may apply as a "virtual" e-commerce account in accordance with the "Toledo Swords Inc. Authorized Virtual E-Commerce Site Criteria."
Physical Retailers who sell products through third party shopping sites may do so only if they are authorized by Toledo Swords Inc. to sell Toledo Swords Inc. Products through such sites and only under their registered dealer trade names.
Anyone can apply for authorization. However, Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right to refuse or cancel any site, especially if it contains unsuitable material. Web sites that would violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right; encourage illegal activity or racism; will be deemed unacceptable for the Toledo Swords Inc. dealership.
Each authorized electronic commerce site shall merchandise and promote Toledo Swords Inc. Products in a manner consistent with the brand image and market position for the Toledo Swords Inc. Product line. The physical retailer is expected to maintain minimum basic stocks of all items carried and authorized to be sold online , sufficient to enable the dealer to merchandise , advertise , and promote them in an effective manner as well as offer quality consumer service.
For internet only authorized dealers , the requirement to maintain basic stock may be waived at the sole discretion of Toledo Swords Inc. If this requirement is waived , Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right to cease doing business with any dealer whose monthly purchases of Toledo Swords Inc. products does not meet a minimum of $500.00.
Electronic commerce sites may not imply that they are owned or operated by Toledo Swords Inc.
Each authorized electronic commerce site shall at all times market and sell , prominently , a representative display of Toledo Swords Inc. Products for which it is authorized. An authorized electronic commerce site may only display on its site those Toledo Swords Inc. Product lines for which it is authorized to sell. Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right to determine which products will be available to an approved e-commerce site.
In no event shall Toledo Swords Inc. Product displays , including Toledo Swords Inc. brand identification materials, on authorized electronic commerce sites be less prominently displayed than any other brands and products sold by the electronic commerce site.
All images of Toledo Swords Inc. Products displayed on electronic commerce sites must accurately represent the products offered.
Appropriate legal notices for the Toledo Swords Inc. brand names, Toledo Swords Inc. trademarks, designs and other Toledo Swords Inc. intellectual property must be accurately and appropriately displayed on electronic commerce sites. Only approved trademarks may be shown in connection with Toledo Swords Inc. products.
Electronic commerce sites must provide written privacy and security policy disclosures, which are in compliance with all legal requirements.
Electronic commerce sites must provide a process for customers to contact the retailer with comments, inquiries and / or complaints.
Sites meeting the above criteria will be eligible to receive images and copy, when available, for all Toledo Swords Inc. Products for which they are authorized to sell.
Toledo Swords Inc. reserves the right at any time , in its sole discretion , to change these criteria , to cease selling to any dealer , to remove any links to Toledo Swords Inc. sites and / or to revoke permission to use Toledo Swords Inc.'s images , copy , stock numbers , descriptions , and references to Toledo Swords.
The Toledo Swords Inc. Retail Price Policy applies to the sale and marketing of all Toledo Swords Inc. Products by authorized Toledo Swords Inc. dealers, including those sold and marketed through physical locations as well as web sites.
Drop Shipping Policy
Authorized dealers may avail themselves of the Toledo Swords Inc. drop shipping service.
There will be a $5.00 service charge for each drop shipment.
The dealer will be responsible for all costs associated with the order , included but not limited to , the dealer cost of merchandise , shipping and handling charges.
How to Apply
At the present time we are strictly limiting the number of Toledo Swords Inc. authorized dealers.
Minimum criteria for authorized dealer consideration requires an initial order of $2500.00 and minimum fiscal orders of $10,000.
Minimum criteria for authorized internet dealer consideration requires either an initial order of $2500.00 , or a deposit of $1500.00 towards future orders or fees. And minimum monthly orders of $500.00. There will be a $100.00 fee if the monthly minimum order amount is not reached. Please consider our Affiliate Program as an alternative.
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