On one hand I have a couple of buyers that want a certain product (electronics) at a certain price. On the other hand I have a seller who sells this product at a lower price.So I have an opportunity to profit from being the middle man.The problem is, we are talking about a $250k - $500k transaction, with letter of credit and all.How can I protect my self so that I earn a commission on the sale? I have no business relation with neither of them. How can I avoid the seller from talking directly with my buyer and excluding me from the deal and offering a discount? or of the seller of asking for a better price as he is dealing directly with the buyer?The seller offered to sign an NDA agreement however I feel there is no way for me to enforce it as I would never know if the deal happened or not if both of them agree on not telling me.Is there any other way for me to protect myself? Other than actually buying the merchandise and reselling it to the buyer? (This is not a good option because the profit is about $10k so it is not worth investing $250k to make a $10k profit)Any suggestions are welcomed.p.s This is a legitimate business and everything is legal, so please stay on topic.
      Answer1:My suggestion is that you discuss having the company sign a sales representative agreement with you or a manufacturers representative agreement. Just Google the names. Ive posted a link to one. It will offer some protection by at least specifying how and when you will be paid and reducing the possibility of a misunderstanding. In the end you will have to rely on the integrity of the people you are dealing with. If they want to screw you they will do it, contract or not. Dont be paranoid. The fact is most businessmen are are honest. Bigger deals have been done on a handshake.