THE COMPONENTS
Product
Supplier's price.
Exactly what we paid for it.
Exchange Rate
Updated bi-weekly.
Shown on every product page.
FREIGHT
Transport costs, depending on the shipping method — air, ocean, or ground.
DUTIES & TARIFFS
Any tariffs or surtaxes are shown per product. They’re added at cost, exactly as billed.
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
A fee from our licensed customs broker is essential to clear the products into the country.
SOURCING FEE
Simple profit margin that drops with increased volume. Charged on the product price, NOT the landed cost
Sourcing Fee Structure
Our sourcing fee is a margin on the CAD-converted supplier cost (supplier price × exchange rate), and it drops with volume.
| Order value (USD) | Sourcing Fee (margin) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $2,500 USD to <$10,000 USD | 10% | Standard fee calculated on all product pages. |
| $10,000 USD and more | 8% | Competitive fee for growth incentive. |
| Full Truckload (FTL) | 5–7% | Depends on product mix. Discussed with your representative. |
PAYMENT & INVOICING
To maintain good relations, all orders are pre-paid before sourcing. We do not hold inventory. The orders that we bring in are tailored for you. Unpaid orders will be cancelled.
Preferred methods: e-transfer, bank transfer, or wire transfers (no extra fees).
Visa/Mastercard are accepted; a 3.5% fee applies on the total after taxes.
To keep our margins low, we do not offer payment terms.
Totals are estimated at checkout because brokerage & transport fees are only invoiced after clearance. Your final invoice is reconciled to reflect the actual charges.
FAQ - PRICING
Our frequently asked questions about our transparent pricing strategy.
A: Because transparency matters. Traditional wholesalers add 25–40% margins on landed costs, making it impossible to know what you’re really paying for. With Sourçage, you see every component: supplier invoice, exchange rate, freight, duties, and our fee. The sourcing fee is our only margin, and it’s lean compared to industry norms.
A: We’ve restructured the supply chain from the ground up. Instead of carrying heavy overhead, we run lean:
- A modest warehouse used only for cross-docking (not long-term storage).
- A performance-based team — employees are incentivized through profit-sharing, not fixed wages.
- A custom-built system that handles the complexity of sourcing, logistics, and compliance in the backend, while keeping the client experience simple and transparent.
- Carefully chosen suppliers with whom we maintain strong relationships, ensuring seamless sourcing and reliable product flow.
This model cuts out unnecessary costs and layers, allowing us to operate sustainably with far lower margins than traditional wholesalers — and those savings go directly into your landed cost.
A: Efficiency of scale. Bigger orders mean more product dollars for the same logistics and administrative efforts. That’s why the fee drops to 8% above $10,000 USD, and as low as 5% for full truckloads.
A: You retain more margin, you get more product choices, and you get fresher products. Not just that, we break down each product price for you, and we keep you up to date with the latest products, tariffs, and price fluctuations so that you can make the best executive decisions for your business.
A: We update the rate every two weeks to keep operations simple and predictable for you. It avoids daily fluctuations that could potentially slow down our website. The rate is always displayed openly on every product page so you know exactly what’s being applied.