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Don't fly blind. Here's the view from our seat.
Four ways to take a brand to market. Only one buys your stock, takes you to the channels you choose and charges no management fee.
Going it alone
Stuck in one channel while listings drift and unanswered messages turn into bad reviews.
Amazon Vendor
You're listed — but on Amazon's terms, only on Amazon, and only the listings they choose to sell.
Marketplace agency
They manage the listing — you still carry the stock risk and the fees, and every new marketplace costs more.
Rocketfuel3
We buy your stock and take it where you want to go — Amazon, TikTok Shop, Temu or Superdrug. No management charge. No lock-in.
See how we stack up.
Going it alone, Amazon Vendor, a marketplace agency or Rocketfuel3. Here's what each one actually gives your brand.
| Capability | Going it aloneAloneUnmanaged | Amazon VendorVendor1P / wholesale | Marketplace agencyAgencyManaged account | Your launchpadRocketfuel3RF3Distribution & exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock & distribution | ||||
| Stock bought outright in volume | ✕ | Limited | ✕ | ✓ |
| Fast payment up front | N/A | ✕ | N/A | ✓ |
| Stock moved across a UK distribution network | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| In-house warehouse & fulfilment | ✕ | N/A | ✕ | ✓ |
| Routes to market | ||||
| Amazon UK & EU | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TikTok Shop | ✕ | ✕ | Limited | ✓ |
| Temu | ✕ | ✕ | Limited | ✓ |
| Superdrug Marketplace | ✕ | ✕ | Limited | ✓ |
| Marketplace presence | ||||
| Prime delivery on all orders | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sold through a 4.9★ rated store | ✕ | ✓ | N/A | ✓ |
| Full customer support provided | ✕ | ✓ | Limited | ✓ |
| Reviews actively requested | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Counterfeit complaints traced to sellers | ✕ | Limited | Limited | ✓ |
| Brand growth & management | ||||
| Listing optimisation & marketplace SEO | ✕ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paid advertising / PPC management | ✕ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand Registry & A+ content | ✕ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marketplace & brand equity monitoring | ✕ | Limited | Limited | ✓ |
| Performance report every 30 days | ✕ | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| The RF3 difference | ||||
| Brand keeps control over supply | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand keeps oversight of its marketplace presence | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| No locked-in contract | N/A | ✕ | Limited | ✓ |
| No upfront or retainer fees | N/A | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Consistent customer experience (no resellers) | N/A | ✓ | N/A | ✓ |
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