Will @ FMCS Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Hello, First off - apologies if this thread is within the wrong forum. Myself and a colleague are in the process of setting up an online shoe repair service, based within greater Manchester. This is within a sporting niche - the footwear in question has some uniqueness as to how it is repaired. We are looking to partner with a skilled cobbler who is interested in building a long-term relationship together. We would like to hear from anyone who is interested; with high-standards and an eye for detail. If you would like to learn more, please drop us a message, and we would be very happy to schedule a call / meeting. All the best, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Hi Will. There is a award winning Cobblers firm in Manchester called Timpsons . Give them a try. Patsy, kobblers, simon1 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Will @ FMCS Posted March 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, x minit uk said: Hi Will. There is a award winning Cobblers firm in Manchester called Timpsons . Give them a try. Thanks for the message - we would rather support individuals rather than a nationwide chain, if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 This kind of opportunity pops up on here every couple of years the answer is always that we’re not willing to work for the kind of money you think we will grahamparker, Youngcobbler, Mick Friend and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 I'm not knocking your ambition but so many have tried similar schemes before, some with shoes, many with locksmiths - 'I promise 5 million pounds a week' - well it is slow to start, I cannot pay you as I have not been paid, that's the last you see of your money and stock. I know of 5 such locksmiths schemes in the last 40 years. You would need a large lump of cash to start, pay for the repairs on delivery, and know what a good repair is Good luck Will @ FMCS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will @ FMCS Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi All, Thanks for the comments above. I thought it may be best to provide a little further clarity. The two of us are both very active and experienced within our sport with over 20 years experience, we have relationships with a number of clubs, societies and commercial providers. We would like to offer a resoling service to our direct sports contacts at first, as we know a broad range of individuals who would be interested for starters. We have experience in digital marketing etc, and would look to build on this in time. Clearly, we understand that these things go slowly at first. We would like to work with a cobbler, who has spare capacity in their schedule to take on our work in their quiet period, and be paid per item completed. We don’t wish to promise you the earth and then fail to deliver. We believe that through our network, we should be able to build to several pairs a day, over the course of a year. Thanks kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will @ FMCS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thank you everyone for the interest and private enquiries/messages Hope you are all surviving the lock-down as best as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will @ FMCS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Also, on the subject of Coronavirus; please feel free to put any of your contacts who are out of work / may suffer from reduced business in the coming months, in contact with us. Very happy to direct work to them if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peters shoes Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Hi Will. We would love to have a chat with you regarding this. Our craftsmen have repaired shoes for over forty years and have never turned away any type of shoe or damage. You will be amazed at what we can do. Please let me know if you would like to discuss this. Many thanks, Peters Shoes Will @ FMCS and kobblers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyCoggs Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Hi Will What type of cost are you planning to charge the end user for a resole for example (ball park is fine) and will there be enough margin left for the repairer etc etc? I''m guessing you'd need to find a sweet spot for the end user to purchase and everyone in the chain to make a viable profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will @ FMCS Posted April 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Morning Peter, Marty, Hope you are both well? Thanks for the messages; let me drop you both a private message with some further information and we can take it from there. Thanks Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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