commission merchants

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Scope note
Limited function wholesalers who take custody of but not legal ownership of the goods handled as part of a business transaction. They are paid either directly by the owner or by a share of the sale proceeds. Distinct from "brokers" in that they take the actual physical possession of the goods while brokers do not.
commission merchants
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024