Have You Overpaid for Your EDI VAN? The Answer Might Surprise You

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Molly Goad
March 14, 2025
5 min read
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Raise your hand if you like saving money! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Now, keep your hand up if you also enjoy overpaying for years until your EDI VAN provider suddenly “discovers” they can offer you a lower rate. No takers? Didn’t think so.

If your provider only offers you a discount after you bring them a lower quote from a competitor, chances are you’ve been overpaying for years. But how much have you actually overpaid? Let’s break it down.

Step 1: Find Your Monthly VAN Bill

Start by looking at your VAN invoices from the past year. Identify your average monthly bill before any recent “discounts” were applied.

Step 2: Get a Competitive Quote

Compare your costs with a provider like BOLD VAN. Our pricing is transparent, fair, and designed to save businesses thousands. Scalable EDI pricing is key to ensuring you don’t pay more than necessary as your business grows. If your current provider suddenly slashes their rates when you mention leaving, that’s a red flag.

Step 3: Calculate the Overpayment

Use this simple formula to estimate how much extra you’ve paid over time:

(Old Monthly Bill – New Monthly Bill) x Number of Months You’ve Been Overpaying = Total Overpayment

For example:

  • Old Monthly Bill: $1,000
  • New Monthly Bill (after threatening to leave): $600
  • Number of Months Overpaying: 36 months (3 years)

($1,000 - $600) x 36 = $14,400 Overpaid

That’s $14,400 straight out of your company’s pocket — all because your VAN provider was comfortable charging you more until you spoke up.

Step 4: Ask Yourself: Do You Really Want to Reward This Behavior?

If your EDI VAN could afford to give you a lower rate all along, why didn’t they? The answer is simple: They were profiting off your loyalty.

By staying after they “miraculously” offer a discount, you’re reinforcing the idea that they can continue to overcharge you until you challenge them. That’s why more and more businesses are making the switch to BOLD VAN — where fair pricing isn’t a negotiation tactic, it’s our standard, with scalable EDI pricing that grows with your business needs.

Step 5: Take Action

Don’t wait until you’ve overpaid for another year. Get a fair price from the start with BOLD VAN and stop letting big-name VANs dictate your costs.

Want to see how much you could save? Get a quote today!

Molly Goad
Content Manager

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