Why Proactive Beats Passive
Reactive users join 70% activated deals at average discounts. Creators capture first-mover advantage, control pricing, and build reputation. 68% of deepest discounts (>25%) originate from user-created deals.
Platforms reward originators: faster fills, higher completion, network effects. The best deals solve problems you experience first.
Step 1: Spot Volume Goldmines (5 Signals)
🛒 Retail Price Shock
$120 chair → obvious bulk potential. Flag items where individual pricing feels "premium."
📦 "Bulk Buy" Keywords
Product pages mentioning "volume discount," "business pricing," "wholesale inquiry" = green lights.
👥 Network Pain Points
Hear coworkers complain about supplies? Neighbors discuss groceries? That's your signal.
🔄 Recurring Purchases
Your Amazon Subscribe & Save items = perfect monthly group candidates.
📊 Supplier Hints
"Contact for quote," "MOQ 10+," tiered pricing tables = bulk-ready.
Step 2: Quick Supplier Research (3 Methods)
Method 1: Direct Contact
Email: "What's your pricing for 10/20/50 units?"
82% response rate, reveals true bulk tiers.
Template: "Hi, organizing group purchase of [product]. Interested in 15-25 units. Bulk pricing?"
Method 2: Competitor Analysis
Check B2B sites (Alibaba, WebstaurantStore). If businesses buy at $80, consumers can target $90-100.
Method 3: Historical Deals
Review CanWeGet.com completed deals in category. Similar products averaged 24% discount at 18 participants.
Step 3: Deal Structure Templates (Copy-Paste Ready)
🥫 Monthly Neighborhood Grocery
Target: 12 @ $165 ($35 savings each)
Deadline: Every 1st, 7 days
Success Rate: 94%
💼 Office Supply Starter
Target: 15 @ $85 ($25 savings)
Deadline: 10 days
Success Rate: 89%
🎧 Tech Accessory Blitz
Target: 25 @ $72 ($28 savings)
Deadline: 14 days
Success Rate: 85%
Step 4: Seeding Strategy (Fill Guarantee)
- Core 5: Family/close colleagues (guaranteed)
- Network 10: Extended contacts (high probability)
- Public push: Only after 50% filled (momentum)
Pro Tip: Share deal link in relevant Slack/Discord/WhatsApp groups only after core commitment. Premature sharing kills momentum.
Real Hunt Examples (February Wins)
Office Printer Ink (28% savings)
Spotted Amazon "business pricing" link → Called supplier → $45/cartridge vs $65 retail → 18-person office group → Activated in 6 days.
Neighborhood Paper Goods (22% savings)
Costco bulk visible → Researched restaurant supplier → $28/pack vs $38 retail → 14-family group → Monthly recurring.
Hunting Toolkit (Browser Extensions)
- Hunter.io: Supplier emails
- Bulk Price Finder: MOQ detector
- Price Tracker: Historical pricing
- SimilarWeb: Competitor volume insights
Hunt Your First Deal Today
Next Amazon order → Check "bulk pricing" → Email supplier → Create on CanWeGet. First-mover advantage awaits.