1. What is the purpose of ShopSight? ShopSight is a online gallery of products for parents and parents-to-be. ShopSight promotes listed products to thousands of retailers through its Web site and via email. Retailers include mass market, specialty, toy stores, juvenile product stores, booksellers, distributors and thousands of other related buyers. The purpose of ShopSight is to introduce products to traditional retailers within the company’s category and most importantly to retailers that are not on the manufacturer or publishers standard, “call list”. As an example, we promote toy products to juvenile (infant product) retailers and mass market retailers, and we promote books, audio and home video products to toy and juvenile stores.

2. How many items can I list for $599.00? Manufacturers, publishers, producers and the like can list up to 5 products on ShopSight for one year. Products can be deleted at anytime if they become discontinued and additional items can be added at any time. The price for 6 – 10 items is $750.00 per year and the cost for more than 10 items is $1,000.00 per year.

3. What if I am not a manufacturer? Manufacturer is the general term used for the creator or supplier of the product to retailers and buyers. “Manufacturer,” by ShopSight’s definition includes authors, publishers, producers, and vendors. Companies and individuals wishing to list their products with ShopSight should set up a User Account using the “Manufacturer” link.

4. What can I include with my product listing? Vendors can submit their individual products along with their product graphics, streaming video’s, product descriptions, manufacturer suggested retail price and contact information. If a vendor would like to offer special incentives that is confidential information for retailers, this information may be added after you set up your User Account and enter your general product information.

5. Will other manufacturers be able to view my product offering? No, all information from manufacturers is considered confidential with the exception of the category, product graphic, product description, manufacturer suggested retailer price and streaming video, if applicable. Retailers that are logged into their own user accounts are able to view all additional information provided by the manufacturer for each item listed. The confidential information includes, dealer cost, freight terms, payment terms, special incentives and contact information.

6. Will members of the media be able to view the retailer information? No, media members of ShopSight are qualified to view the exact same information that consumers online view on each item which includes, product graphic, product description, manufacturer suggested retail price and streaming video segment, if applicable. The only additional information that a member of the media can view is the manufacturer press release (optional ) when the manufacturer is setting up their listings or updating their listings, and the media can view the contact information and email address. It is important to note that on occasion, members of the media and/or retailers may request product samples. The decision to provide free samples to members of the media and retailers resides with the member manufacturer, producer or publisher.

7. How many retailers does ShopSight Cross-Promote to? ShopSight promotes listed products to more than 10,000 retailers, buyers and merchandisers.

8. Do retailers have to be members to view the product listings? No. Retailer members are able to view important special incentives from the ShopSight manufacturers, but they do not need to be a member to utilize the ShopSight Service. ShopSight communicates all product information directly to retailers and buyers for products specific to their area of interest and to those products that should be cross-merchandised directly to them.

9. Are samples required? There are no samples required to list your product on ShopSight. Occasionally, members of the media and/or retailers may request samples, but the decision to provide free samples remains with the manufacturer.

10. What is the criteria for posting a product? The criteria for posting a product is that the product needs to be placed into the appropriate ShopSight category (i.e. audio, book, baby items, home entertainment, juvenile products, software and video games, and toys.) There is no release date restriction on products listed; however, the product must be actively available for retailers and media to review. Each product listed must have a product graphic, product description and manufacturer suggested retailer price.

11. Can consumers buy products from ShopSight? Because of the popularity of the ShopSight search engines, consumers will be reviewing the products offered by category, company, age, etc. The only information that a consumer will view on ShopSight is the product category, product graphic, product description and manufacturer suggested retailer cost. ShopSight does not facilitate the purchase of products to consumers. ShopSight will, however, provide a link for consumers to acquire the product using an Amazon Standard Index Number (ASIN) if available by the manufacturer or ShopSight will provide a link to the manufacturer’s Web site to facilitate a sale to consumers.

12. Does ShopSight make a commission on products sold to retailers? No. ShopSight does not earn commissions on products sold to retailers.

13. Do I have to offer an incentive to retailers? No. Offering incentives to retailers and buyers is optional, but strongly recommended. By offering special incentives, retailers are more likely to request samples and/or begin purchasing from you.

14. How does a retailer contact a manufacturer? Retailers are provided with confidential contact information on each product listed. Retailers may contact manufacturers by phone, fax or email.

To contact ShopSight customer service, click here.