# Wholesale Price Calculator MCP. AI Agent Connect > Wholesale Price Calculator is a precision pricing engine that helps your AI client balance manufacturing costs, shipping overhead, and target margins. It calculates the ideal wholesale price per unit by analyzing COGS and retailer requirements. You can use it to check if a price point is actually feasible for all stakeholders or see how different order volumes change your unit economics. ## Overview - **Category:** finance - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_uHk66fVYuGsOUQuzSB1ad1E4p6PsXbwbUVRDUPjB/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** wholesale, pricing, margin, discount, retail ## Description You can stop guessing at price points that leave money on the table or scare off retailers. This MCP gives your AI agent the math it needs to handle complex wholesale pricing logic. Instead of manually running spreadsheets, you can ask your agent to find the sweet spot where your manufacturing margins stay healthy while still giving retailers the room they need to sell. It handles the heavy lifting of factoring in shipping costs and order volumes, so you can see exactly how logistics affect your bottom line. Whether you are setting up new pricing tiers like Economy or Premium, or you need to validate if a specific quote works for a big order, this tool provides the exact numbers you need to make a decision. ## Tools ### calculate_wholesale_price This tool finds the best wholesale price per unit to satisfy manufacturer profit goals and retailer margin needs. ### get_price_comparison Calculates the margin between retail and wholesale prices ### validate_discount_eligibility Validates if a proposed discount percentage is within acceptable business bounds ### batch_calculate_discounts Calculates wholesale prices for multiple retail prices using a single discount percentage ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Calculate the wholesale price for a product with a $50 unit cost, 20% manufacturer margin, 40% retailer margin, $500 total shipping, 100 unit MOQ, and a $100 target retail price. ``` **Response:** ``` The optimal wholesale price is $62.50, which is viable for both the manufacturer and the retailer. ``` **Prompt:** ``` How much does shipping add to each unit if the total cost is $200 and the order quantity is 50 units? ``` **Response:** ``` The per-unit shipping cost is $4.00. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the default settings for the Premium tier? ``` **Response:** ``` The Premium tier features a high standard margin, a high minimum order quantity, and significant shipping multipliers. ``` ## Capabilities ### Price Optimization Your agent calculates the ideal price point that balances manufacturer profit and retailer margins. ### Logistics Analysis The AI determines how shipping costs change the unit economics as order volumes shift. ### Margin Validation Your agent checks if a proposed price meets the specific profit requirements of all parties involved. ### Tier Management The AI retrieves preset configuration settings for different product tiers like Economy or Premium. ## Use Cases ### New Product Launch Set initial wholesale prices that ensure manufacturer profitability while remaining attractive to retailers. ### Bulk Order Quoting Determine how a large order volume reduces the per-unit shipping impact for a client. ### Tiered Pricing Setup Apply standard margin and MOQ settings for Economy, Standard, or Premium product tiers. ### Margin Auditing Verify if a requested discount or price point still meets the minimum required margins for all parties. ## Benefits - Calculates unit prices by factoring in COGS, shipping, and margins. - Validates price feasibility against stakeholder requirements. - Models the impact of shipping costs on unit economics. - Provides quick access to preset pricing tier configurations. ## How It Works Get your pricing engine running in minutes through the Vinkius platform. 1. Subscribe to the Wholesale Price Calculator MCP on Vinkius. 2. Connect your preferred client like Claude or Cursor with one click. 3. Provide your cost, margin, and shipping data to your AI agent. 4. The agent uses the MCP tools to run the math and return the results. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What clients can I use this MCP with?** You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code. **How does it handle shipping costs?** The MCP uses the calculate_shipping_impact tool to determine how total shipping costs affect the economics of each individual unit based on the order size. **Can I check if a price is actually profitable?** Yes, the validate_margin_feasibility tool checks if a specific price satisfies both the manufacturer's profit goals and the retailer's margin needs. **Does Vinkius host the MCP?** Yes, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP, so you don't have to worry about running it locally or managing credentials. **What pricing tiers are available?** The MCP includes default settings for Economy, Standard, and Premium tiers which can be retrieved using the get_pricing_tier_summary tool. **How does the tool handle shipping costs?** The tool calculates per-unit shipping impact by dividing the total shipping cost by the minimum order quantity, ensuring accurate unit economics. **Can I check if a specific price is profitable for both parties?** Yes, you can use `validate_margin_feasibility` to verify if a proposed wholesale price satisfies both the manufacturer's profit goals and the retailer's margin requirements. **What are the available pricing tiers?** The system includes Economy, Standard, and Premium tiers, which can be queried using `get_pricing_tier_summary` to retrieve default margins and MOQs. **How do I calculate a single wholesale price?** You can use the `calculate_wholesale_price` tool by providing the retail price and the desired discount percentage. **Can I process multiple prices at once?** Yes, use the `batch_calculate_discounts` tool to apply a uniform discount to a list of retail prices. **How can I check if a discount is valid?** Use the `validate_discount_eligibility` tool to verify if a proposed discount percentage meets business rules.