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skadoosh

05-19-10 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by J Pedals (Post 10833695)

I like to consider any idea that involves cheap components and deception of the buyer as a definite bad idea.

Like Republic Bikes

NateRod

05-19-10 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 10830798)

Are those really the only parts you'll need to build a complete bike?

Things like headsets, bottom brackets, cranksets, pedals, seatposts, stems, etc do cost money, right???

He's going to glue the fork, handlebar, and saddle to the frame, slap on the wheels and start a new soapbox derby bike trend.

Bombin' hillz!

cobrabyte

05-19-10 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mrxdaviid (Post 10830416)

Hey guys, this idea poped up in my head this morning, what if i bought 1/8 OF WEED , AND SELL IT TO SCHOOL KIDS for 50 dollars more than what i payed? WEED seems pretty popular right now. Then i repeat the steps with the money i made but this time i BUY LIKE 8 TIMES more and then repeat. Do you guys think this is actually a good way to make money on the side? Would it work? What do you guys think? Anybody ever tried this?

fixed that for ya. Your business model is pretty much that same as a drug dealer, you know, but with ****ty bikes and parts

noglider

05-19-10 07:25 AM

The business model is the same for most businesses that start out with little capital: make profits, re-invest profits, etc. It works equally for legal and illegal merchandise and services.

cobrabyte

05-19-10 07:39 AM

correct. but most legitamate businesses register, apply for tax exempt status if they are re-selling the product, find a wholesale supplier...etc.

this is just hustlin'

skadoosh

05-19-10 07:48 AM

http://www.districtlines.com/designs...-tank-mock.jpg

TRaffic Jammer

05-19-10 08:10 AM

Too late and too small a scale. This opportunity went by over three/four years ago I figure for a one man operation to be ripping off CL users, it's only a matter of time til the collapse...considering big box are selling FG/SS.

You're better off picking up on the good marketing photos for the upsell to an ignorant market idea. That's what made America great!! :thumb:

ichitz

05-19-10 08:31 AM

http://www.bertellibici.com/

miamijim

05-19-10 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wearyourtruth (Post 10830500)

but their bikes are ALWAYS overpriced. how successful you are will be dependent on how many suckers you can find.?

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 10830940)

Attempting to pull it off is the thing that's going to end up being really ****ing dumb.

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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer (Post 10834120)

to an ignorant market idea. That's what made America great!! :thumb:

It costs me $25 to convert a geared road bike into a SS. I made alot of money on the bikes I converted and I sold them for alot less than anyones else in the Tampa/St. Pete area. If you know what you doing and sell a quality bike its easy to make money.

cobrabyte

05-19-10 05:20 PM

to your credit Jim, you are one hell of a mechanic. You can and have polished turds into gems. Your ads are clear and you actually take the time to engage your customers so they know what thy're doing when they buy a bike from you.

You're a rare breed my friend

**satisfied customer speaking from experience**

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