Stores loose money on Boxing Day sales?

[unclesalty]

[quote=OceanAquatics;665439]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

If anyone thinks stores lose money on boxing day sales I have a couple extra bridges I will sell them! lol[/quot

I'm happy to see you own bridges, in BC at $3 to $5 a car you could make some serious money.

Unless you own a store in my industry your opinion is just that, your opinion.


Wendell

So you know, I'm available anytime to consult on the big money to be made in the Salt Water Aquarium Industry...until then im just hoping to find people who own bridges to keep buying.

Sorry I can't keep buying as I bought too many bridges I can't sell! lol
I am not saying you are making big money but I know you are not selling items for less than your cost on boxing day!

[quote=unclesalty;665442]

Originally Posted by OceanAquatics

Sorry I can't keep buying as I bought too many bridges I can't sell! lol
I am not saying you are making big money but I know you are not selling items for less than your cost on boxing day!

You know....cool im in, tell me.

Eagerly awaiting your reply.


Wendell

[Nate]

Ok Marko you win wrong page...

Not the point. But you haven't answered the question.

Where did you come up with these numbers. Magic hat? I realize they are a matter of opinion , but when you come online and state things like that, some people might not realize you don't have a clue at what you are saying as assume it is fact. Just my opinion.

Also, electronics store and a small specialized hobby shop are a whole different animal my friend. I appreciate you trying to make comparisons with what you may have learned as a part time electronics salesman while putting yourself through school, but you're talking a bit over your head. ( in my opinion)

Also, sorry for the late reply. I was watching my stories on my new tv I picked up on boxing day. No xtended warranty FTW!

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Nate

Ok Marko you win wrong page...

Not the point. But you haven't answered the question.

Where did you come up with these numbers. Magic hat? I realize they are a matter of opinion , but when you come online and state things like that, some people might not realize you don't have a clue at what you are saying as assume it is fact. Just my opinion.

Also, electronics store and a small specialized hobby shop are a whole different animal my friend. I appreciate you trying to make comparisons with what you may have learned as a part time electronics salesman while putting yourself through school, but you're talking a bit over your head. ( in my opinion)

Also, sorry for the late reply. I was watching my stories on my new tv I picked up on boxing day. No xtended warranty FTW!

if i put the words "i think" infront of the number 23423948734597934759347859573fivesevenoneoneoneone oenoneonezerozerozero.

it basically means i got out of a magic hat. or just made it up as what i think a figure could be

[MarkoD]

now after installing this stupid star wars old republic game for the last 2 hours.... im gonna try and play it

[Nate]

Gotta start selling hats, magic hats.

2 for 1 boxing day

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Nate

Gotta start selling hats, magic hats.

2 for 1 boxing day

then once you get people hooked and the word of your business spreads, then you raise the price and start making profits

Any Cottage Industry as a whole has unique issues, but the most specific issue is that most suppliers will sell to anyone...hence the cost of items is well know and most people with an internet connection can figure that out.

This LFS industry is therefore based on three things...1. Things die 2. How do you keep the customer coming into your store after those things die. 3. When they come back...things die...back to thing 2.

Simple...but hey...i'm thinking i want to own bridges...

All the best.


Wendell

[Madreefer]

This is what I paid for a bucket of salt about 10 years ago. The wore out pricetag is for $160.28. That same store now sells the same salt for $59.99. I'm quite happy paying todays prices. I dont shop at that store anymore, I get my salt for $50/pail now. Just be fortunate you have stores to choose from in your town. It's pretty much a known fact that most LFS stores sell salt at cost or below cost to get the consumer in there. Try not too tick off some of your LFS that are possibly reading this thread right now, it may backfire on you when you do ask for a better deal at other times of the year. Most of them are willing to knock off a few bucks if asked. Wendall has for me and i'm 500 miles away.

[Madreefer]

[quote=unclesalty;665442]

Originally Posted by OceanAquatics

I am not saying you are making big money but I know you are not selling items for less than your cost on boxing day!

Why should any store sell anything below their cost? At any time of the year! If people are gonna bittch about the cost of this hobby than maybe it's time to start thinking about a new one. This whole thread is pointless arguing and really what the hell is the cost of this hobby have to do with big screens? I see no connection.