Lee Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Well we have all seen the boom in stiletto heel repairs over the last 12 months, But is it slowing? or are you still on the crest of the wave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Still booming, just finished 4pairs for a woman while u wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Ditto They'll always have the worn toes done aswell, so that's £12 a hit per pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Interesting to see how the votes are split on this one between Booming and settled to a level. My own quantity is still great with no true slow down as yet, having looked through several of Rhiannon's fashion magazines the style is still very much on the cat walks for next years styles on the high street, so I'm still optimistic for continued sales for the next few sessions. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 The only way to tell is if you had a record of how many you did last year, or your stock of Stiletto top-pieces year by year. Although out of it, I still watch the fashion change and Stilettos are definately moving out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Stilettos are definately moving out. However its still some time after the "move out" before the repair side fizzles, I think we have had a good strong run which will continue for some months yet. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Could be 2 years Lee not months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 we're definetely still doing very well on the pu and metal tops, moreso than last year, we can tell by the increase in quantity when we place our orders. after stilettos go, hope those huge crappy block heels don't come back in fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 we're definetely still doing very well on the pu and metal tops, moreso than last year, we can tell by the increase in quantity when we place our orders. after stilettos go, hope those huge crappy block heels don't come back in fashion They will but first there is a gradual change with medium heels medium almond shape toes, then the big heels the bis soles. Have you though this through though, big heels are only worn down at the back corners. Multiples will be replacing the whole heel at what will then be around £10 bearing in mind the cost of living inreases. What is to stop you just repairing the back corners similiar to a toe -piece repair at half the cost? and double the profit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 or replacing the whole heel for half the work and double the turn over? Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Profit is the main object in my view Lee not turnover. I would make far more money out of doing the part repair than anyone doing the complete replacement. And I would not be disturbing the heel block. You used to be able to purchas wedge strips of heeling material suitable for this. Although the material I used did not cost a single penny and made 100% profit, not taking into consideration wages, rates, rent, equipment, heating, lighting, insurance, tax, NHI, holiday fund, Bupa, the occasional visit to the Lap dancing club, local Mafia etc, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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