XTrials08 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks for the comment, yeah we think that Sponge Rob has a good idea and we want to take him upon it. We understand the main thing people look for is cheaper price and quality customer service!Please give us more thoughts and opinions, and if your interested in a free T-Shirt please email us at xtrials08@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Gu Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks for the comment, yeah we think that Sponge Rob has a good idea and we want to take him upon it. We understand the main thing people look for is cheaper price and quality customer service!Please give us more thoughts and opinions, and if your interested in a free T-Shirt please email us at xtrials08@hotmail.comi have emailed you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuzzbucket Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 where abouts on the south coast will you be based?how far does HAND DELIEVERY go in miles? what compainies have you signed up(stocking)?will you be stocking the same stuff as the others or will you be searching for the next big thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Midget Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 a free T-Shirt please email us at xtrials08@hotmail.comby saying that i think you have just landed yourselves loads and loads of customers. that word is a very good word i wish you all the best, and i will be a customer also ive emailed you about the t shirt.cheerzreece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-i-t-c-h Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 xtrials08@hotmail.comDoes Xtrials have anything to do with X-Street, the trials specific whop thats already in the south (although correct me if i'm wrong i think they may have ceased trading, again something else you have to consider.)You have been setting up for 6 months and you don't have a website yet? thats something you need to get sorted, its £65 to have unlimited webspace hosted including a domain name. Even if you dont put a site up you at least need a domain address not hotmail, on one will take you seriously, suppliers or customers. Anyway....... where in the south are you based fella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 The free word is brilliant, now you have everyones attention. However, that will put you out of pocket won't it? Cause everyone is going to want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Trials Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 The free word is brilliant, now you have everyones attention. However, that will put you out of pocket won't it? Cause everyone is going to want one But will promote the shop and get more customers. Plus if you buy in bulk for t's works out cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 But will promote the shop and get more customers. Plus if you buy in bulk for t's works out cheaper I supose you are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Does Xtrials have anything to do with X-Street, the trials specific whop thats already in the south (although correct me if i'm wrong i think they may have ceased trading, again something else you have to consider.)Oh that would be brillient if they are Everyone remeber when they were the Echo importers! fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 naa south west is were ytou need to open it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 hi there,im guessing you never studied buisiness studies at school? 1: you think you can compete with Tartybikes/Selectbikes/Trials uk? they wont take kindley if your undercutting there prices, specially Select as they are the sole importer of deng into the uk... so how you going to get any stock 2: setting up a shop, not such a good idea? i mean, tarty etc have it set with a warehouse, means running from the website they can advertise online and build a rep, where as if your setting up a shop and using that as your main focus, nobody outside of this forum/hampshire will know about it, so you are missing out on a lot of the trials riding market, i wouldnt want to drive down to hampshire just to pick up a set of cranks etc... 3: You wont be able to offer competative pricing i.e below tarty etc.... with the whole shop thing, it means you have to think about: Rent on the property, council tax, utililty bills, insurance, staff costs, internet/phone. Add that to the initial outlay of setting up shop. shelves, display cabinets, till systems, safe, worshop tools/benches... the list goes on. Still think you can offer competative prices? Still think it wont plummet leaving you bankrupt in about 4 months after the buzz dies down and everyone goes back to the old favourites?Think about it mate..Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 HiWe would like to inform you all that we will be opening a trials store in Hampshire dedicated to the people in the South.2: setting up a shop, not such a good idea? i mean, tarty etc have it set with a warehouse, means running from the website they can advertise online and build a rep, where as if your setting up a shop and using that as your main focus, nobody outside of this forum/hampshire will know about it, so you are missing out on a lot of the trials riding market, i wouldnt want to drive down to hampshire just to pick up a set of cranks etc...I think thats the whole point in promo tee's? If im correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Good luck but I doubt you'll be able to take much trade away from TartyBikes/Select etc. Hard to improve on perfection Ok, so I'm not exactly unbiased but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I think thats the whole point in promo tee's? If im correct.what so a free t-shirt is going to convince me to travel from essex, down to hampshire just for my cranks... when i can order them from tartybikes, get a free tee and my cranks arrive on my doorstep... Grow Up KidBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) what so a free t-shirt is going to convince me to travel from essex, down to hampshire just for my cranks... when i can order them from tartybikes, get a free tee and my cranks arrive on my doorstep... Grow Up KidBenWTF?It was clearly stated it was dedicated for people in the south, are you in the south? Do you live in Hampshire? No? Why on earth are you complaning?Tarty is probably closer for you, so just use that then. Don't complain because a new shops opening.Now go away, grow some pubes and come back when your ready to have a mature conversation. Edited November 30, 2007 by elcristoff-t-pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 WTF?It was clearly stated it was dedicated for people in the south, are you in the south? Do you live in Hampshire? No? Why on earth are you complaning?Tarty is probably closer for you, so just use that then. Don't complain because a new shops opening.Now go away, grow some pubes and come back when your ready to have a mature conversation.shut up, how the hell is it a viable option to have a shop dedicated to such a small audience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 shut up, how the hell is it a viable option to have a shop dedicated to such a small audience...Don't cry about it love.Hampshire is pretty large, if you can read, go find a atlas or map and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Don't cry about it love.Hampshire is pretty large, if you can read, go find a atlas or map and see But it's not big enough to support a pure trials shop when people can buy stuff from Tarty and have it delivered the next day (usually!). I also don't really see any advantage to having a shop to visit. Most components can be purchased without problem online without seeing it in person. Just doesn't seem financially viable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 But it's not big enough to support a pure trials shop when people can buy stuff from Tarty and have it delivered the next day (usually!). I also don't really see any advantage to having a shop to visit. Most components can be purchased without problem online without seeing it in person. Just doesn't seem financially viable...I dont think its a pure trials shop, i think that it will stock other parks (road, xc maybe) but workrooms you can walk into and use, thats quite cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 But it's not big enough to support a pure trials shop when people can buy stuff from Tarty and have it delivered the next day (usually!). I also don't really see any advantage to having a shop to visit. Most components can be purchased without problem online without seeing it in person. Just doesn't seem financially viable...would be sweet to check out the things before you buy, but yeah i cant see that it would last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I don't really get why anyone would aim to build a shop that was specificly trials which isn't mainly based for online customers.I mean, how many trials riders can there be in a 30 mile radius from that shop? But yeah it's all good, can never have to many trials shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTrials08 Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I apologise for the thread's description, we are are store that will be selling our goods online and in a store. But our store won't be available till late 2008, the main idea of a store for us is to store our stock. But if we are going to have premises we think that we should also have some where for customers to purchase goods face to face, use our workshop which will have very useful tools, and a lounge for trials riders to come and relax and socialise. Thanks for your comments and opinions.X Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I apologise for the thread's description, we are are store that will be selling our goods online and in a store. But our store won't be available till late 2008, the main idea of a store for us is to store our stock. But if we are going to have premises we think that we should also have some where for customers to purchase goods face to face, use our workshop which will have very useful tools, and a lounge for trials riders to come and relax and socialise. Thanks for your comments and opinions.X TrialsSound's really good idea. I think that a trials park like mentioned before would be pritty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-i-t-c-h Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) You need pub liability of 5 million or more for a shop...... something you will need to consider, it can be very pricey.Why not till end of 2008? why you promoting the idea thats a year away, people are just going to think that it never guna happen and give yourself a negative vibe before you have even started.p.s Just occurred to me and sorry for being cynical but............................................. Are you just saying this to get validated quickly? haha Edited November 30, 2007 by M-i-t-c-h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Right thats it im going to open up shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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