Working with distributors for downloadable goods

Hi Nicolas,

I'm still trying to work out the best way to handle distributor sales. I sell downloadable software and I use the HikaShop system to provide my customers access to the download link thru their order page. This works well for website-direct customers. However, I need to start working with distributors/resellers in order to expand my business, and here's the rub. The distributor will close his deal with the customer, take the money and then place a discounted order on my site, so far so good. But it's the end-user who needs a login and download rights.

Can you think of a way to make this work?

Conrad

yep,

that's not so great. The coupon might go astray or get abused and it's a bit late to put the toothpaste back in the tube once the customer has downloaded. Perhaps a private affiliate link might be better paying a commission back to the distributor for an order actually paid and delivered. Things to think about...

C