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Post by chykensa on Apr 1, 2014 11:52:04 GMT
Some great comments above, and having talked this over face-to-face with zeldamum on various occasions, and knowing the premises, I think it could be a serious going concern. As you may know, I am an enthusiastic kayaker. My nearest supplier is about 4 miles from me (about the same distance as the shop in question), and I would willingly go to see Kevin and inspect the items before I buy. Similarly, I put a lot of trade through my local music retailers, both for myself and even more from my pupils. This for some of them involves a 20-mile round trip but they know they will get good sound advice (pardon the pun!), and competitive prices. We all know that it is impossible to beat the internet vendors, many of them experienced and knowledgeable people, but I agree that trying before you buy would be a massive bonus. I have visited the local branch of the national 'chain', and have been underwhelmed over the lack of stock and the unwillingness to offer me a try of some juice - as a result I have never bought any from them, although at their prices I could mix about 60ml for the price of their 10ml!! I wish zeldamum every success with this venture, and am convinced that with the right stock and atmosphere, it really could work
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Post by zeldamum on Apr 1, 2014 11:54:31 GMT
And a bus stop. People come into the shop to shelter from the rain Get some flyers printed off and hand them to each person you see smoking at the bus stop Nah just invite them in with my vamo or Nemesis in my hand, blowing out clouds of vapour. Like your thinking OneDay. I'm a muppet, I always forget things in posts like that. If and when the time comes to take the coffee side of things a little more seriously, and fingers crossed that it does, you could do a lot worse than getting in touch with Origin. I can't vouch for the quality of their barista training, but the cafes they supply always have decent gear and their coffee is top notch. They are based in Helston which is an extra bonus. Thank you so much, BrenD, I will put their name into my little black book ready for when the time comes.
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Post by zeldamum on Apr 1, 2014 11:59:08 GMT
Thank you chykensa, sitting in Tesco coffee shop and then in your car in January was very helpful to say the least. And your continued input however ever small will earn you free coffee and biscuits for a very long time.
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Post by chykensa on Apr 1, 2014 12:00:45 GMT
To say nothing of the microcoil when your Russian friend touches down!! Glad I could be of assistance Oh, BTW, pop the kettle on, I'm in your area in about 45 mins!!
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Post by zeldamum on Apr 1, 2014 12:55:36 GMT
Kettle on
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Post by Chrissie on Apr 1, 2014 20:34:28 GMT
I think you could do well with your plan zeldamum as we have such a lack of E-cig B&M shops in the whole of Cornwall. The few we do have really do lack lustre.
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Post by ronaldo on Apr 1, 2014 20:51:11 GMT
good luck with it and go for it
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Post by Bluefish on Apr 1, 2014 21:43:00 GMT
Same from me, nothing ventured *shopping*
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Post by chykensa on Apr 1, 2014 22:51:58 GMT
Had a long chat with zeldamum this afternoon, and she has some great plans; here's hoping that first stock order has gone in!!
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Post by zeldamum on Apr 2, 2014 4:19:11 GMT
Thank you Chrissie only a short train journey for you. You will have to pop down to be able to access me for vendor status. I will have a website but not straight away. Bluefish you will have to pop in while you are in Cornwall. There will be coffee and not instant, my potential customs deserve better no matter how much or how little they spend. ronaldo I may have and idea for you. I will pm you at a more reasonable hour and not on my tablet. chykensa. No the first order didn't go in wanted to have a sleep on it, double check a few things. Found someone to paint the shop, order will be going in this morning. Looks like I will be opening a vape shop, I have given all your comments consideration. 0% nic juice for the vape bar, great idea, thank you. Keep stocking cheap starter kits along with the better stuff to cater for all pockets also very good. Shop name has been decided after months of thinking about it, now to get a logo designed. Chykensa you were most helpful yesterday with ideas. I am not looking to make huge amounts from this, to be driving a flash car this time next year. I want to offer an experience, somewhere people can get good advice and help so if they want to give up stinkies I can use my experience to try and help them, somewhere they can feel comfortable and relaxed and spend an hour having a chat and a coffee, to be able to leave the shop wanting to come back even if its only for free coffee and a chat.
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Post by Chrissie on Apr 2, 2014 8:09:39 GMT
I'll definitely be visiting your shop zeldamum - already checked that it wasn't too far from the train station
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Post by newdawn on Apr 2, 2014 8:23:28 GMT
Absolutely delighted you've decided to give it a go and wishing you all the best of luck with it zeldamum
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Post by zeldamum on Apr 2, 2014 8:29:22 GMT
Only a big hill between my shop and the station
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Post by jaysey on Apr 2, 2014 8:38:21 GMT
Wow wishing you much success , what fab ideas you have ! Shame I'm soooo far away
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Post by tominmids on Apr 2, 2014 8:46:32 GMT
Glad to hear you're going for it zeldamum These decisions are never easy to make, but now you've decided you can concentrate on setting it up. Hope it goes really well for you
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