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What next ?, we had pimp my gun, the app allowing us to picture a gun from numerous parts of every other gun......... Maybe the OP should use the same software & create "PIMP YOUR VEST/PC", & then offer to put together your finished design........it'll look great on the laptop, but will be shite on the battlefield........can't believe we're still feeding this thread........or are we trolling the troll ?
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It's a reasonable idea for hobby.
It's a bad idea for a business.
Not sure about everyone else but I probably buy 2-4 RIFs to every 1 plate carrier - you'd be better off doing what half the guys in the classifieds do; same principle but with RIFs:
Buy a gun, paint it, add a few grips and change the stock and call it "upgraded", "custom" or "unique", then bang whatever markup you want on it.
^This is a better business model.
Still a shoddy one, but better.
It's a bad idea for a business.
Not sure about everyone else but I probably buy 2-4 RIFs to every 1 plate carrier - you'd be better off doing what half the guys in the classifieds do; same principle but with RIFs:
Buy a gun, paint it, add a few grips and change the stock and call it "upgraded", "custom" or "unique", then bang whatever markup you want on it.
^This is a better business model.
Still a shoddy one, but better.
KM-tactical300
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?Duff said:
? No no no no, the business idea isn’t to weave molle for others, do people really think that, it’s to create, sell and buy second hand / New plate carriers which are already modified, my nee NJPC arrived the other day it looks shit on its own, I put all the accessories on, if I sore that as opose to a plain plate carrier, it looks a lot more tempting to buy. It’s just another site people could use there’s tonnes of stuff like this already out there, we are just here to improve it
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Lol, so you "improve" on what other websites offer (which is based upon your perception of what would be an improvement), & then charge us 40% more......are you fuckin deluded ?
how can you quote an example fixed price of £90, what if customers don't want the the specific items your offering, in order to meet their needs your gonna have to charge more, & at some point your customer will shop around & find they can pick it up for 40% less.
give up now before you lose any money......
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how can you quote an example fixed price of £90, what if customers don't want the the specific items your offering, in order to meet their needs your gonna have to charge more, & at some point your customer will shop around & find they can pick it up for 40% less.
give up now before you lose any money......
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I have read most of the thread, not all so I may be talking nonsense here (surely not you say!!)
But it may work.... Yeah people are caught up on the 40% mark up, but thats normal. I know of restaurants that go for a 70% mark up as standard and we are happy enough to eat out rather than make our own food!!
IF the poster gets the idea right, and can order in bulk and get enough of a retailers discount then putting a mark up on HIS cost price (NOT the retail we would pay) he may be able to get the pricing right.
I like the idea of copying loadouts or film inspired set ups, theres a wicked french site which does this already, Expendables, jurrasic world, plus all the major armies etc its a nifty idea.
My main concern is the fact most people already into the hobby wont bother with this idea as we know and want a system set up for us. I have more than enough pouches I was convinced I needed that got one use or didnt even make it onto a rig/vest that are now sitting in a box in the garage. The point of modular systems is to make it our own and as our game play and weapons change, the pouches need changing too.
Having a rig made for me even when I was first into airsoft does not appeal, I liked the hunting around for different gear but that may just be me.
So while I like the idea and dont think it necessarily warrants the bashing it has got I think its likely not worth pursuing but im glad people are thinking about different airsoft business ideas
But it may work.... Yeah people are caught up on the 40% mark up, but thats normal. I know of restaurants that go for a 70% mark up as standard and we are happy enough to eat out rather than make our own food!!
IF the poster gets the idea right, and can order in bulk and get enough of a retailers discount then putting a mark up on HIS cost price (NOT the retail we would pay) he may be able to get the pricing right.
I like the idea of copying loadouts or film inspired set ups, theres a wicked french site which does this already, Expendables, jurrasic world, plus all the major armies etc its a nifty idea.
My main concern is the fact most people already into the hobby wont bother with this idea as we know and want a system set up for us. I have more than enough pouches I was convinced I needed that got one use or didnt even make it onto a rig/vest that are now sitting in a box in the garage. The point of modular systems is to make it our own and as our game play and weapons change, the pouches need changing too.
Having a rig made for me even when I was first into airsoft does not appeal, I liked the hunting around for different gear but that may just be me.
So while I like the idea and dont think it necessarily warrants the bashing it has got I think its likely not worth pursuing but im glad people are thinking about different airsoft business ideas
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The OP has got a bashing because he asked for opinions on a business model he has in mind, & then refused to accept constructive criticism on his ideas, if he thinks he knows better then he should just do it, & reap the rewards lol.
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Georgeturner2001
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Theres been a misunderstanding here, he’s not saying he’s charging 40% more than retail he means 40% more than wholesale price! Clearly he hasn’t made that clear but I don’t think that is warrant of the constant bashing.
People love to jump on the bandwagon?
People love to jump on the bandwagon?
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KM-tactical300
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Georgeturner2001
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I personally understand the OPs ideas and think maybe their is a market for this!
Seen quite a few bits similar on eBay.
Seen quite a few bits similar on eBay.
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So what's the target market, players who are too busy or too lazy to actually take a little time to search the net, cross referencing forums & sale site to find what they think they need ?.
if its the former, then they're prob too busy to actually play, & if its the latter then maybe they should rethink whether a physical sport like airsoft, stick to low impact/exertion sports like tiddlywinks
if its the former, then they're prob too busy to actually play, & if its the latter then maybe they should rethink whether a physical sport like airsoft, stick to low impact/exertion sports like tiddlywinks
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So what's the target market, players who are too busy or too lazy to actually take a little time to search the net, cross referencing forums & sale site to find what they think they need ?.
if its the former, then they're prob too busy to actually play, & if its the latter then maybe they should rethink whether a physical sport like airsoft, stick to low impact/exertion sports like tiddlywinks
Target audience is people trying to replicate a certain loadout etc, say UKSF impression but don’t have the time to gather all of the pieces for themselves. Also, will be cheaper than if they sourced all of the pouches and carrier themselves.
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KM-tactical300
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Yh mate spot on that’s definitely a targetable market?So what's the target market, players who are too busy or too lazy to actually take a little time to search the net, cross referencing forums & sale site to find what they think they need ?.
if its the former, then they're prob too busy to actually play, & if its the latter then maybe they should rethink whether a physical sport like airsoft, stick to low impact/exertion sports like tiddlywinks
? course not, pre made setups that maybe could be redesigned to look like movie outfits is defiantly something you could sell!!Woah who’s this George turner guy he knows what he’s on about, plus his loadout is on a different level... I’d listen to him guys ???
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Yh mate spot on that’s definitely a targetable market?
Woah who’s this George turner guy he knows what he’s on about, plus his loadout is on a different level... I’d listen to him guys ???
Thanks KM you clearly know a good loadout when you see one??
Georgeturner2001
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What?
what kind of reply is that? Never have I seen something so pointless and meaningless.
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Georgeturner2001
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It’s a simple “no I wouldn’t use your business, no I don’t think it’ll take off, no I don’t think it’s a good idea, no it won’t make any money” kind of no.
Remember gear is half the fun. Your business model is the gear equivalent of paying a 40% higher game day fee to let someone else play for you while you sit in the safezone all day, then go home.
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