k4mrc Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 were open - and the stragest things being asked for - just been asked - do I sell mouth organs? wtf, wanted to ask if he had a brain organ missing. cobbler shop - 'music shop?' Mike at Vauxhall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Well, do you? k4mrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Do mouth organs come under essential items??? I'm glad I'm not open, some people just don't get it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Michael said: Do mouth organs come under essential items??? I'm glad I'm not open, some people just don't get it!!! We would just order one in and add a small percentage onto the price. Why limit yourself. We have sold in the past light bulbs, toilet rolls, taps. If a customer is happy to pay why not ?. Some old people do not like using the internet so are happy to pay for all manner of strange items as long as you make a profit that's all that matters. k4mrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 In normal times I would agree entirely, but during a national lockdown due to a worldwide pandemic??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 I got asked for soap on a rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Michael said: In normal times I would agree entirely, but during a national lockdown due to a worldwide pandemic??? Mental health can be eased by playing music so it could be classed as essential to some. k4mrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyman Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 10 hours ago, x minit uk said: I got asked for soap on a rope. I got asked for a long stand. I said, "Okay, just wait there..." . x minit uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lest@masterkey Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Not asked if we sell , but couple times a year it seems we get older generation come in with a prescription for copious amount of prescribed drugs , with me directing them to the pharmacy couple doors down , with the girl behind the counter giving me there ticket for shoe repairs , built a good working relationship together over the years ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisorros Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Well in these times I've sold plug adapters, mouse traps, diaries, fuses & many more odd items of late. I've ordered one in & put a percentage on it. The customer is happy & I've got another sale through the till. Win win grahamparker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 1:10 AM, keyman said: I got asked for a long stand. I said, "Okay, just wait there..." . Followed by a big weight.............. The old ones are still the best. keyman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Just a query on this subject, a customer asks for a ?????????, (none stock item), before ordering one do you charge customer upfront? if so how do you know how much to charge? If you don't charge upfront how many customers don't return? what do you do with unsold ???????. It's'the wrong colour/size/ shape or customer has a change of mind. Is it really worth the effort or should we stick to things we know about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Take up front full cost. Also advise it will be a special order and as such unless faulty is non returnable. Usually add 30-40% depending on the items value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 also look to Amazon to give the idea on price,. that way you wont lose money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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