MyPalAl 2 Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Hi, I am moving premises and want to incorporate a motorised turntable, so that I can have a dedicated photo booth. However, I am wanting one as cost effective as possible, not one of these 'all singing all dancing' photo studio that many of the bigger dealers have, just a simple motorised turntable and I will sort out the lighting and the background. Anyone on here use them, and if so, what recommendations do you have? Thanks in advance for your help. Edited August 23, 2018 by MyPalAl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted August 23, 2018 Just take all photos in the same location with the same background and Photoshop the background to whatever you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted August 24, 2018 Do turntables really sell cars? I'm sticking to balloons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted August 24, 2018 Bunting... and naked sales girls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_cars 56 Posted August 24, 2018 44 minutes ago, Arfur Dealy said: Bunting... and naked sales girls. Don’t forget boots open.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted August 24, 2018 Turntable, does reverse not work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RH Trading 80 Posted August 24, 2018 I'd think long and hard before committing to a turntable. My accountant had a nosey around last year as was considering one myself. There are different sizes and some of the cheapest cant hold estates or bigger than an average medium sized saloon. For what they are I'm not convinced they'd actually help sell any more cars. You cant measure the impact and making sure you have loads of great photos (inside and out) and a decent walk round video is more important, They take up quite a bit of space as well and you cant use that valuable floor area for anything else. I've got a photo bay with great lighting, decent floor and backdrop but decided against a turntable based on cost and measurable return. Once its installed the depreciation as an asset is massive, its basically worthless, you cant really sell it and once its in, its in, difficult to relocate it without spending even more money. You're right to do homework, shop around if you are seriously looking and consider the size you need and relocation costs if you're not happy once its down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted August 24, 2018 £15000 seems to be about right for one of these it would be cheaper to buy some narrow guage rail and a small steam train and drive round the car taking pictures dont forget the whistle though ,customers love whistles 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted August 24, 2018 I would love one of these whenever I move to a new site. I would make sure its a good one with a dedicated zone but it is your shop window. If it was £15k would I actually do it though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted August 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Rory RSC said: I would love one of these whenever I move to a new site. I would make sure its a good one with a dedicated zone but it is your shop window. If it was £15k would I actually do it though? I'd but 2 or 3 more stock cars instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted August 24, 2018 11 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmpants 14 Posted August 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, met said: The best turntable known to man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmpants 14 Posted August 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, EPV said: Bar none! Every home should have one, well two, or three or..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted August 25, 2018 MyPalAl Instead of a turntable another cheaper option is to have the 360 spin - have a look on my website https://specialistcars-stoke.co.uk/showroom/bmw-218i-m-sport-coupe/ also shows inside , customers cal 'spin and get close ups too' ! Just an idea. Umesh 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted August 25, 2018 On 24/08/2018 at 9:17 AM, Arfur Dealy said: This made me chuckle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyPalAl 2 Posted August 25, 2018 Thanks for your input folks, you may be right about it being a waste of money. I just had it in my mind that I wanted one! Umesh, I have had a look at the 360 spin and I think it looks great, I will look into that as an option. Who do you use, if you don't mind me asking please? Thank you. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ult1mat3X 1 Posted April 19, 2019 You can pick one of these https://wisepick.org/best-record-player/, great turntables, decently built-in speakers. Solid build and I think it looks pretty cool. You can play your iPod through it. It also comes with software to convert your vinyl to mp3 format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyGlen 13 Posted April 19, 2019 I've yet to see decent photos off a turntable. Lighting, yes. Back drop, yes. Good equipment, yes. Turn table? Do you really sell that many, that turning the car around under its own power is that much of a hassle and drain on time? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted April 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Ult1mat3X said: You can pick one of these https://wisepick.org/best-record-player/, great turntables, decently built-in speakers. Solid build and I think it looks pretty cool. You can play your iPod through it. It also comes with software to convert your vinyl to mp3 format. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted April 19, 2019 On 8/25/2018 at 9:17 PM, MyPalAl said: Thanks for your input folks, you may be right about it being a waste of money. I just had it in my mind that I wanted one! Umesh, I have had a look at the 360 spin and I think it looks great, I will look into that as an option. Who do you use, if you don't mind me asking please? Thank you. Cheers Sorry just seen this DM if I can help with any info ! #BetterLateThanNever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twerp 69 Posted April 19, 2019 46 minutes ago, umesh said: Sorry just seen this DM if I can help with any info ! #BetterLateThanNever Umesh - any reason for the jump in your stock profile in the past year? Looking really good now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted April 19, 2019 13 hours ago, Ult1mat3X said: You can pick one of these https://wisepick.org/best-record-player/, great turntables, decently built-in speakers. Solid build and I think it looks pretty cool. You can play your iPod through it. It also comes with software to convert your vinyl to mp3 format. Hahaha, FFS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) /\ /\ /\ LOL, This springs to mind Edited April 20, 2019 by Dave2302 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites