Microsoft Vendor Program

[Ruger22C]

Can anyone tell me about the microsoft vendor program?
I am told that you can get Win7 OEMs for around $35. Is this true? Do they list it anywhere?

What are the benefits to me? What are the "costs" to me?

Thanks.

http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/procurement/msvendor/en/us/criteria.aspx

 

[Fritzo]

You probably have to sell a certain amount of licenses per month.

 

[Engineer]

To be part of the program...

Be nominated by a Category Manager (CM), Vendor Account Manager (VAM), Procurement Manager (PM), or business owner.

Vendor must demonstrate a high level of performance
Nomination is for a specific category of goods and services



Sign an MSVP Agreement or MSVP-compliant contract


Meet a minimal annual spend threshold. (> 10$M USD (US) and > 1$M USD (Other countries))


Offer preferred pricing to Microsoft

 

[Ruger22C]

Engineer, that annual sales is only for premiere accounts.

And I'm a business owner, so I meet the other.

 

[Engineer]

Engineer, that annual sales is only for premiere accounts.

And I'm a business owner, so I meet the other.

Ah, sorry about that. Read too quickly and didn't notice the checkmarks and that there were two programs. oops...:$

 

[dougp]

What business do you own? Are you reselling the licenses? Are you already a MS Vendor?

 

[Ruger22C]

I am not already an MS vendor.
My business builds and repairs PCs.

 

[Ruger22C]

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