Inventory may be submitted by email to one of our representatives at sales@directalloys.com or online using the Inventory Submittal Form. Information needed includes the alloy, size, shape, condition, product description, quantity and primary certified specifications. A spreedsheet format is also acceptable for multiple items.  Please let us know if material is older than 5 years. All listed items must be traceable to the original melt source through mill certs and pack lists. Occasionally certificates of conformance from the seller are also required for a sale.   Listings are anonymous through the inquiry process and there is no time limit or exclusivity until the buyer has been identified.. If you have any questions feel free to call us and we will be happy to assist you.

Sellers determine their selling price when there is an inquiry for the product.  Direct Alloys adds its commission and quotes the final price to the customer. Factors to consider for pricing include age, lot size, and individual piece size, as well as current market conditions and the urgency of sale.  After Direct Alloys has reviewed and accepted the listing request, we will add the item to the online Clearinghouse.    There is no minimum listing period or exclusivity for listed items until a purchase order is entered.  Sellers have the option of using or removing items without notification to Direct Alloys. Periodically, we will request updates of the inventory status to keep listings accurate. If the seller publishes a periodic inventory update we ask that Direct Alloys be included on the distribution. 

When an inquiry is received for a listed item, Direct Alloys will notify the Seller to reconfirm availability and pricing.  Certs are also frequently requested at the time of quotation. Direct Alloys redacts the certs during the inquiry process to keep the Seller anonymous. Items are generally quoted EXW for local delivery, subject to prior sale or use. International Sellers are requested to include boxing for overseas shipment. Purchase terms are separately agreed between Direct Alloys and the Seller, and Direct Alloys and the Buyer.  

When a customer (Buyer) wishes to purchase a previously quoted product through the Clearinghouse, Direct Alloys will notify the Seller of the pending order to reconfirm availability and price. Certificates are provided to the Buyer for final approval unless the stock is incoming. The purchase order from the Buyer is placed with Direct Alloys and Direct Alloys then places its own purchase order with the Seller. Freight terms are generally EXW unless otherwise agreed.

Purchase orders for products listed with Direct Alloys are sold as any other products including complete AS9100/ISO 9001 quality requirements, traceability, certification, packaging, shipment, accurate weights and dimensions, invoicing and collection. At shipment, the Seller forwards the shipping paperwork, certs, and invoice to Direct Alloys. Direct Alloys generates its own shipping documents and invoice to the Buyer. Post sales support includes timely resolution of any receiving, paperwork or material quality issues.