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Buyer Readiness Checklist
Before approaching a seller or broker, a credible buyer should be able to answer every item on this list.
- Intended use defined
- Budget confirmed
- Total landed or bottled cost calculated, not just liquid price
- Buyer entity identified
- Warehouse capability confirmed
- Sample approval process agreed
- Document review process ready
- Market access confirmed for the intended destination
- Bottling/logistics plan in place if required
- Exit or end-use strategy defined
This resource is a commercial and educational reference. It does not constitute legal, tax, excise, customs or financial advice. Figures and examples are illustrative unless stated otherwise and should be verified against current official sources and your own records before use in a transaction.