NeilT Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I know that some labs are still very quite, and are always looking for ideas. Our local Post Office has reduced its magazine display and is now selling booze, beers and wine. What else could be sold in store for little capital expence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2K Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 what all r u selling anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hi Neil, I hope this bit of business helps others. If you don't do VHS to DVD then do, as I purchased a VHS to DVD recorder only 4 weeks ago (At under £250 new) and so far have had over £400 quids worth of orders. If anyone wants details let me know. After all we've all got loads of tapes clutering the shelves (So have your customers). That also goes for groups like Singers,Dancers,Am.Dram etc Happy retailer Denis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Noritsu Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Pick up a second hand Beta player and offer Beta to DVD - we paid for ours in the first order we did. Check ebay. Get a cheap MiniDV camera as well as an 8mm camera that does the 3 8mm formats, and plug that into the back of your machine and offer that too. But a cheap LP to CD player and offer that. Buy a secondhand cassette player (I got a Nakamichi for $10 at a garage sale), a low cost PC connection kit and offer tapes to CD. We have been going gangbusters on all those for the last 3 years, and we are regularly turning over $1000 a week just from these services. They also seem to bring in photo restoration services too, so we do them through Hollywood Photofix or instore for the easy ones. Then move into shoebox scanning with a kodak s1220 scanner - great money in this, but you MUST promote it - we use radio for all our advertising. That should keep you busy for a week or 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Noritsu Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Ooops, forgot reel to reel tape to CD. Player cost $300, first order was $900! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.T Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I do all the above as well, audio to CD patchy, open reel non existent !, but video and Cine to DVD goes well. BUT, that hasn't answered Neil's question, what items can we buy in to retail other than providing the services we do? At the moment business is dreadfully quiet on the printing and transfer to DVD side, we have shops, so what can we buy in to retail? Anyone sell unconnected stuff? (ie unconnected to the photo industry) Thanks Neil for posting this. I logged on a few minutes ago to ask the same question ;D You beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.T Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Just had a 'Eureka' moment World cup approaching, print up mugs with England flag and anything else similar, put on shelf, sell !! How about, a picture of Nelson (not Mandela), 'England Expects' the English flag and' World cup 2010' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilT Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 World cup approaching Take a look at petrol stations, your local food stores/ supermarkets, news agents, they are all cashing in on this selling cheap <tack> low cost, high margin. If you cant beat em' join them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecilh Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yes Neil this is a great post. We do everything mentioned so far but I'm sure someone will come up with something. We sell tickets for a twice monthly event which doesn't make us money but regulars always use us for the other products we sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Noritsu Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Holga cameras, and the film to go in them, plus all their accessories, plus a D&P service to do all the fiim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kioskguy Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 If you are not already stocking them my pick is the instant photo gifts from Swains. We are selling them like hotcakes - particularly the photo coasters. Maybe that's because folk 'round here always have a drink in their hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLA Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sounds daft but I sell alot of printer inks ...when people started to change to digital we had a few people saying this such as "you won't be seeing too much of me now i've gone digital as I can do ity at home" Which made me panick a bit.. So I thought if I can't print the photos i'll sell them the ink. We spend time discussing the pros n cons of it all with our customers but mainly they give it a whirl and then come back to us. Too time consuming, too many jams or simply can't be bothered. After all not all of us have all the time in the world to faff around at home with the holiday pics. Luckily the ones I sold the ink to, to try home printing and decided it's not worth the hassle still buy ink and reams of a4 paper etc from me. I buy good quality 100% guaranteed ink with good profit margins. As long as it continues to turn over i'll be stocking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hey AJLA! i might try selling the ink, but where do you get your ink from and how do you know which ones to stock as there are so many printers and lots of different models out there. And also whats the margin you make on these ink cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLA Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I think the margins may vary depending where you are so perhaps you may need to do a bit of research but i'll send you a pm with the details. The company I deal with will actually tell you the top selling cartridges etc. I only stock the Epson compatibles as they are the top sellers for me, I occasionally do get aske for Cannon etc so I order them in and they are posted to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I thankyou Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLA Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Forgot to mention nash, check out with Sam the prices for usb and SD cards etc I buy all mine from there too, usually work out cheaper than our usual suppliers for a price break at 10+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thanks Mandy will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.T Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Update on the mugs- I've designed some unusual 'England' designs and produced several mugs. T-shirts next ! I'm going to print up wallet stuffers and a HUGE outdoor poster to promote them, BUT, I'm going to involve 'Help for Heroes' and donate £1 for every item sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.T Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Like this? Looks good on a mug with the 3 lions on the other side. If anyone wants to use this please help yourself ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Looks good Tony i`m going to give it a whirl, being cheeky now can you post one of the 3 lions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.T Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 here you go:- I've just looked at the H4H website, you can apply for a media and logo pack to use in promotions, fund raising etc, so I've applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Thanks AJLA for your recomendations on which ink cartridges to stock, i`m about to place an order i think i`ll order 3 off each and i`ll let you know how i get on. But for pricing i`m thinking £9.99 for all single colour cartridges and for the MULTI PACKS how but 10% cheaper than BOOTS OEM brands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Whoa that was quick Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilT Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 well done Tony, what a bit of imagination can do eh every penny counts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 What do think Tony will these work pre-made at £5.99 or so pricing will be very important any sugestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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