Meet a Wholesale Minimum Without Exceeding the Buyer’s Budget

A wholesale minimum and a buyer’s budget are different constraints. The first says how small an order may be; the second says how much the buyer is willing to spend. Adding the next available case can satisfy one and violate the other.

Write the rules before changing quantities

For each SKU, record unit price, case size, minimum quantity, available units and whether the buyer permits more of that item. Keep money in integer cents in a spreadsheet or calculation. Separate merchandise subtotal from shipping and other charges; agree what the ceiling covers.

Suppose valid order lines total $138. The brand requires $150 and the buyer permits at most $160 in merchandise. A six-card case at $2 per card adds $12, reaching $150. A six-notebook case at $4 adds $24, reaching $162. The notebook option fails even though it clears the minimum.

Check feasibility, not just the nearest number

If only notebooks are permitted, there is no valid addition in this example. Do not quietly expand the budget or add an unwanted SKU. If several cases are allowed, compare combinations, including stock limits. A cheapest combination is useful only when its products are acceptable to the buyer.

Faire distinguishes product minimum quantities from order minimums. Those platform rules illustrate why units and order value should not be conflated; your direct-order terms need to be entered explicitly.

Keep the proposal separate

Preserve original quantities, proposed quantities and the dollar difference. Ask the buyer to accept the change through your existing process. CaseFloor is a planned $29 one-time worksheet for this narrow comparison. It is an interest offer, not an available checkout or ordering system.