Patent ID: 8095423

Claim:
A method of commissioning an agent engaging in international trade in bulk goods and services comprising the steps of: (a) providing an interactive television station configured to broadcast video programming; (b) creating a video listing for bulk sale of goods or services comprising terms and conditions; (c) broadcasting the video listing on the interactive television station to an interactive television configured to display the video listing; (d) broadcasting on the interactive television station on-demand access to regulations governing the international purchase and delivery of the goods or services in the video listing through the interactive television; (e) receiving a request through the interactive television, the request comprising commissioning the requester as an agent of a manufacturer on a specific bulk sale consistent with the video listing; (f) conveying an order comprising the request to the manufacturer for acceptance; (g) accepting payment for the specific bulk sale; and (h) transmitting payment to the manufacturer and commissioned agent.