ironplanet uk900 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Do any of you sell shoes, if so what make and how are the going! We have been selling them for a few weeks now and have been pleasantly surprised at the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky1 Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 I sell barker shoes sales ok but fed up of people returning after 2 days saying husband etc didnt want them and having to refund so i have about 20 to 25 pairs i,m selling as job lot on ebay in new year and going to try something else if you know any one who wants about 20 pairs of assorted gents barker shoes all brand new not 2nds pass my details on ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Do any of you sell shoes, if so what make and how are the going! We have been selling them for a few weeks now and have been pleasantly surprised at the response. Hi can I ask which wholesalers you are using? (as it is something that I am considering next year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Don't offer refund only exchange! That way even if you make nothing at least you are not out of pocket.We sell Loakes and RM Williams and used to sell John Whites. Sales are down massively. Even before the recent downturn I would have found it difficult to recommend such an investment unless you have very strong footfall, because it is massive.You're talking 8-10 pairs of shoes per style with the various sizes. People want stuff there and then so forget thinking you'll be able to order a size in. It's not like the old days. You'll loose the customer or they will mess you about and not return. You'll need plenty of space as well. Be prepared for the younger generation to use your shop as a shoe showroom and waste your time while buying online instead. They'll want to take pictures, and know the model name of the shoe etc for their 'online research purposes'. It's very difficult to make someone put their hand in their pocket and hand over £160+ just remember that. Also It doesn't matter what you say or how you go about it, the majority of people and all the youngsters will automatically assume that because you are an independent you'll have them more expensive than anyone else. The only other thing I'd say is that it can bring people into the shop especially those interested in a quality shoe repair job if they see you stock quality shoes they may give your repairs a go, it may give you a chance to have more engagement with the leather sole kind of customer. It may improve your shop image. All the manufacturers will tell you that they have been a lot quieter the last few months compared to last year. The price increases, based around brexit, the exchange rate and greed has scared the punters away. Hope this helps and good luck! k4mrc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky1 Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 the thing with exchange is I still have to order the ones they want in so it costs me again then i have to pay bonus on ones sold then they pick cheaper pair and it just goes on and on so i,ve had enough i may start selling ice cream in the summer 1 ice cream chest 8 falvours and stand out side selling them while staff inside i only use barkers as i own about 7 pairs they are my favourite brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky1 Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 i,m only small independant i layed out 4k at start and have sold a lot but its dipped abit then with returns its getting to be a pain as i said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Hi can I ask which wholesalers you are using? (as it is something that I am considering next year) Loake k4mrc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnkev Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Hi, we would do a range of footwear, from safety boots, wellies casual shoes and do Loake also. by far and away the Loake stuff would be the slowest. every area is different but for us I would recommend safety boots before anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 We haven't experienced any of the above negative comments, they have sold remarkably well, no comebacks, and no time wasters, because they aren't any cheaper on line. Sometimes you have to take a chance in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 You have to have a lot of money tied up in stock and as others have pointed out, it's fraught with problems. They do make the shop look nice though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 You have to have a lot of money tied up in stock and as others have pointed out, it's fraught with problems. They do make the shop look nice though lol If your running a business, it's better to invest money on stock than have it sitting in a bank account earning nothing.. and I cant see how it's fraight with problems, it's just retail??? k4mrc and keithm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Loake I always recommend Loake shoes to customers who ask what type of shoes to buy, I have now got my name on a larger shop - and will possibly follow your lead. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky1 Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Here is list of the shoes I have GRETNA SIZE 10 ETON SIZE 10 NEWINGLEY SIZE 9 THORNE SIZE 9 THORNE SIZE 10 GRANT SIZE 10 ALVIS SIZE 81/2 WILTON SIZE 9 McCLEAN SIZE 8 HOCKNEY SIZE 8 RETAIL 295 LUXEMBERG SIZE 10 RETAIL 300 GRANT SIZE 6 ORKNEY SIZE 9 LUCAS SIZE 7 TENBY SIZE 9 LUCAS SIZE 9 HOPPER SIZE 10 BEDALE SIZE 9 1/2 WILLIAM SIZE 7 1/2 75.00 APAIR 1700 CASH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Here is list of the shoes I have GRETNA SIZE 10 ETON SIZE 10 NEWINGLEY SIZE 9 THORNE SIZE 9 THORNE SIZE 10 GRANT SIZE 10 ALVIS SIZE 81/2 WILTON SIZE 9 McCLEAN SIZE 8 HOCKNEY SIZE 8 RETAIL 295 LUXEMBERG SIZE 10 RETAIL 300 GRANT SIZE 6 ORKNEY SIZE 9 LUCAS SIZE 7 TENBY SIZE 9 LUCAS SIZE 9 HOPPER SIZE 10 BEDALE SIZE 9 1/2 WILLIAM SIZE 7 1/2 75.00 APAIR 1700 CASH 75.00 APAIR 1700 CASH???? Won't be paying cash then.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I'm guessing it's £75 plus vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I guessed at £75.00 inc for cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky1 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 a guy asked me what i would take for the lot so i said 75 a pair which worked out at 1700 the message was for his benefit but I have since sold 4 pairs now for an undisclossed amout needless to say that person got a great deal, the rest of the shoes i,ll put on ebay# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Any of those size 10s in blue mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Which ones of those are Loakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Except the Eton and Bedale which I am familiar with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky1 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 no sorry bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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