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Old 12-23-06, 11:49   #1 (permalink)
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What would you guys add next?

You can check the site, but so far I have poorboys, clearkote and p21s (although I dont (& dont want to) carry their whole line). So my question for you guys would be, what do you think would be the most productive line/product to add next? keep in mind esales and sales to customers who get their car done through me. I have a couple ideas, but wanted to see what you guys say. ( i know this cant be mixed in the equation, but initial buy-ins will have to be considered since I'm not a big co.). Thanks guys
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Old 12-23-06, 03:04   #2 (permalink)
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Re: What would you guys add next?

I'd say Optimum's product line. Practically goof proof, no dusting and quality results.
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Old 12-24-06, 12:50   #3 (permalink)
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Re: What would you guys add next?

I'd go with either Optimum or Duragloss.
 
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Old 12-24-06, 02:05   #4 (permalink)
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Re: What would you guys add next?

optimum polishes, meguiars cleaners
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Re: What would you guys add next?

I was thinking Optimum as well, but I have yet to see alot of Duragloss products anywhere either.
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Re: What would you guys add next?

What is an "initial buy in"?.....
Check with auto shops on availabilty of Duragloss locally. I know a lot of Carquest/Kragen/Napa shops sell it.
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Old 01-01-07, 07:21   #7 (permalink)
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What is an "initial buy in"?.....
Check with auto shops on availabilty of Duragloss locally. I know a lot of Carquest/Kragen/Napa shops sell it.
Within a 20 or 40 mile radius of my house, not ONE Carquest or Napa store has any Duragloss products. Even when I try to order the products through them, they say that they have never heard of the products!
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Old 01-01-07, 07:28   #8 (permalink)
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fk1/optimum/zaino/hightemp
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Within a 20 or 40 mile radius of my house, not ONE Carquest or Napa store has any Duragloss products. Even when I try to order the products through them, they say that they have never heard of the products!
That's odd. Last time I was at the CarQuest here, I had just stepped into the aisle when the lady that runs it (husband & wife team) told me to let her know if I wanted something they didn't have and she'd order it (Duragloss stuff).
 
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Old 01-03-07, 10:43   #10 (permalink)
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Re: What would you guys add next?

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

Patrick,
Some companies require you to buy xx amount of product (spend xx dollars to carry their product), this is very common with being able to purchase their product at the lowest dealer cost. ie: i'm not in the position to spend 10k to get into a company just to get their products at the lowest dealer cost. Some companies are not business friendly and offer price breakdowns that would cost me more than buying through other online stores, lol.
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