Direct point of presence distribution system and method
First Claim
1. A method of purchasing and selling goods electronically, said method comprising the steps of:
- viewing an internet website by a customer (14), purchasing goods electronically from the internet website, determining a local retailer (20) having jurisdiction over the purchase, transmitting a first set of funds for payment of the goods, transmitting a third set of funds to the local retailer (20) in response to the purchase.
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Abstract
The invention discloses a method that encourages supporting local retailers (20) while offering customers (14) the convenience of purchasing goods directly from the supplier (18). One embodiment has the customer (14) purchase goods directly from the supplier (18) though a facilitator (16). The facilitator (16) collects a first set of funds and purchasing information from the customer (14). Next, the facilitator (16) transmits a second set of funds to the supplier (18) and the purchasing information to both the supplier (18) and the local retailer (20). Finally, the supplier (18) transmits a third set of funds to the local retailer (20) and the goods to the customer (14). In an alternative embodiment, the first set of funds and purchasing information are sent directly to the supplier (18). The supplier (18) forwards the third set of funds and the purchasing information to the local retailer (20). Goods can be shipped directly from the supplier (18) to the customer (14). All goods are returned for a refund to the local retailer (20).
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20 Claims
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1. A method of purchasing and selling goods electronically, said method comprising the steps of:
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viewing an internet website by a customer (14), purchasing goods electronically from the internet website, determining a local retailer (20) having jurisdiction over the purchase, transmitting a first set of funds for payment of the goods, transmitting a third set of funds to the local retailer (20) in response to the purchase. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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