The Core Idea

"Book and Run" is a group buying strategy designed to leverage collective purchasing power. The concept is simple: the more people commit to buying a product, the lower the price can potentially go for everyone involved. It's all about teamwork to unlock better deals!

How It Works

1. Campaign Launch: A product is offered for a limited time with specific price tiers. These tiers show how the price will decrease as more units are ordered by the group.
2. "Book" Your Interest: You express your interest by placing an order request for a desired quantity. This isn't an immediate purchase but a commitment to buy if the campaign is successful and your order is approved.
3. Spread the Word: The more participants a campaign gets, the better the potential final price. Sharing the campaign with colleagues and friends is encouraged!
4. Admin Approval: Your order request goes into a pending state. An administrator reviews requests to ensure validity (e.g., corporate email for certain deals).
5. Campaign "Runs": Once your order is approved, it contributes to the total count. As total approved orders reach new quantity thresholds, the price for everyone participating drops to the new, lower tier.
6. Campaign End & Fulfillment: When the campaign's redemption window ends, the final price is determined based on the total approved orders. If the campaign is successful, participants are typically notified to proceed with payment at this final group price. (Note: Payment processing is not implemented in this prototype).

Benefits

• Better Pricing: Access discounts that wouldn't be available for individual purchases.
• Collective Power: Join forces with others to achieve common purchasing goals.
• Transparency: See how the price drops as more people join.