ADO Buying Group

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join?

Complete the online Credit Application; print, sign and return it by mail, or fax to the number on the form. Please be sure to complete and sign both pages of the Credit Application. ADO will contact you with your new member number within two business days of receiving your application.

What discounts do you offer?

For the most current Vendor Listing, please visit the Vendors page of our website.

What does it cost to be a member?

Becoming an ADO member is free. Our administration fees are some of the lowest in the business and are easily calculated based on monthly gross purchases.

Our already low administration fees are capped at $4,500 annually even if you have multiple locations.

Monthly Gross Purchases	Discount Distributed to Member	Administration Charge After Cash Discount
$1,500 or more	100%	3.5%
Less than $1,500	100%	4.5%
Walman	100%	1%

Will joining ADO change how I place orders?

Joining ADO will NOT change the way you place orders. Your orders will still ship directly to you. Be sure to use the account/drop-ship number that ADO provides you for each vendor.

Is it hard to switch all of my vendors to ADO?

Absolutely not! Simply tell us which vendors you want to bill through ADO, provide us with your current account numbers for those vendors and we'll do all the work! Once your vendors have been converted to ADO, we will contact you to provide your account numbers.

Do I have to bill all my vendors through ADO?

It is always your choice of which vendors you bill through ADO. However, the benefits of one consolidated statement saves your staff time when they receive only one bill each month. Your practice is also saving money by receiving maximum discounts and low administrative fees. As always, your fees are capped at $4,500 annually regardless of your purchase volume.