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How to Source Al Fakher Mint 5: Payment and Credit Terms
Published 2026 · VapeWholesaleHub trade desk
Payment and credit terms shape cash flow as much as unit price does for Mint 5.
What follows is a practical view of payment and credit terms for the Mint 5, written for people who place repeat orders rather than one off buys.
Cash flow is the quiet constraint behind payment and credit terms: the cheapest option is rarely the one that frees the most working capital.
Why payment and credit terms matters on the Mint 5
Standard practice is a deposit with balance before shipment for new accounts.
Keeping a short internal note on payment and credit terms for each SKU pays for itself the first time a dispute arises over the Mint 5.
Established relationships may move to documentary credit or open terms.
Reference specification
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Mint 5 |
| Brand | Al Fakher |
| Category | E-Liquids |
| Battery | 1000 mAh |
| Output range | 5-30 W |
| Capacity | 6.0 ml |
| Charging | USB-C 1A |
| Coil options | 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 ohm |
| Carton quantity | 200 units |
Currency and bank charges belong in the landed cost calculation.
Practical notes for buyers
Shops that receive a short briefing on payment and credit terms convert noticeably better than shops that only receive stock.
The most common mistake is optimising for the first order instead of the fourth, which is where Mint 5 economics actually settle.
Checklist
- Agree in advance who pays for return freight on a defect claim.
- Verify that artwork matches the approved compliance template.
- Request batch photographs and a packing list prior to shipment.
- Record the arrival condition with photographs on the day of delivery.
- Check carton quantities against the commercial invoice line by line.
- Retain one sealed sample carton from every batch for reference.
Commercial terms
Lead times are a function of component availability as much as factory capacity, so buffers should reflect both.
Most long running accounts settle into a rhythm of monthly top ups with one larger seasonal build per year.
| Volume tier | Indicative unit level | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Carton (197 units) | Tier 1 | 30-45 days |
| Pallet (1957 units) | Tier 2 | 21-30 days |
| Container (19261 units) | Tier 3 | 7-12 days |
Frequently asked questions
What payment terms apply to a first Mint 5 order?
Typically a deposit on confirmation and the balance before shipment, moving to better terms with history.
What happens if a batch fails inspection?
The agreed procedure normally covers replacement of affected units or credit against the next order, documented before shipment.
Is documentation provided for customs?
Commercial invoice, packing list and the relevant certificates are supplied; the importer's broker handles the declaration.
Can packaging be adjusted for our market?
Artwork localisation is straightforward; structural changes need larger volumes and a longer lead time.
Final word
Start with one change, measure it over a quarter, then decide whether it deserves to become policy.
Trade enquiry
Quotations, samples and artwork files are available on request. Please state model, quantity per SKU, destination and target delivery window.
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