Nick M.K. 574 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Oh, sorry Grant when you wrote “I literally just book them in now and that’s it” I thought that was literally it. Edited July 7, 2019 by Nick M.K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted July 7, 2019 I don't historically have a problem with time-waters, first viewer buys the car almost every time and they are often the first and only person to make an enquiry. They have to prove they are serious to get an appointment. I don't do text or email tennis. My problem at the moment is I can't find that one person...or any other person for that matter, not had an enquiry in three weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted July 7, 2019 Not one enquiry in 3 weeks?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Grantlfc81 said: Not one enquiry in 3 weeks?? Not so much as a text. It’s happened before, but it’s dents your confidence. It just needs one and the ball is in play again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted July 7, 2019 3 hours ago, XFS said: I don't historically have a problem with time-waters, first viewer buys the car almost every time and they are often the first and only person to make an enquiry. They have to prove they are serious to get an appointment. I don't do text or email tennis. My problem at the moment is I can't find that one person...or any other person for that matter, not had an enquiry in three weeks. We have all been there, how many do you have in stock ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Arfur Dealy said: We have all been there, how many do you have in stock ? Small stock, fairly high value. Usually 5 to 8 at 15k to 20k per unit. Right now 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted July 7, 2019 Done a couple and maybe a couple in the pipeline but truthfully we’ve not really got started yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, XFS said: Small stock, fairly high value. Usually 5 to 8 at 15k to 20k per unit. Right now 5. I’m finding lumpier stock for me is becoming harder to shift, some fly out, then some sit, always been like that though. I’v currently got 50k sat in 5 cars which aren’t getting much interest, normally they would have flown out. However, the cheaper sub 5k stuff is doing really well for me, it’ll pick up for you, always does Edited July 8, 2019 by Arfur Dealy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted July 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: I’m finding lumpier stock for me is becoming harder to shift, some fly out, then some sit, always been like that though. I’v currently got 50k sat in 5 cars which aren’t getting much interest, normally they would have flown out. However, the cheaper sub 5k stuff is doing really well for me, it’ll pick up for you, always does Thanks. I’m sure it will to. The landscape changes as soon as you sell a couple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted July 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, twerp said: Sure the prices are still competitive? Been some drops in past 6 weeks that took me by surprise Yes. Mostly getting the grey priced low on AT and in the lowest priced 10% for the model/mileage. I’m thinking of increasing each in price by 1k to see what that does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted July 8, 2019 29 minutes ago, twerp said: Sure the prices are still competitive? Been some drops in past 6 weeks that took me by surprise Like the 2016 Ford Kuga Titanium I bought in p/x early June for £9200 (under Cap Below at the time) and watched similar cars go through the block for 10500-11500. Now my £9200 are just shy of Cap Clean and at £12K I've only had a couple of calls. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted July 8, 2019 So I thought at the time. Yet the market proves us wrong. Again :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted July 8, 2019 2013 Kuga Titanium in white £9000 Came in Friday. Deposit today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, David Ayers said: 2013 Kuga Titanium in white £9000 Came in Friday. Deposit today Sold for £9K? Bought for? How does this compare to my 2016 model? Edited July 8, 2019 by Nick M.K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted July 9, 2019 7 hours ago, Nick M.K. said: Sold for £9K? Bought for? How does this compare to my 2016 model? Pm’d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted July 9, 2019 Sold one car so far this month but had a brilliant night last night and managed to fix 3 cars that will be up for sale at the weekend. Sometime its the small victories, now someone buy the damn things before summer is over. (Two of them are convertibles) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRW 73 Posted July 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, JA Trader said: Sometime its the small victories, now someone buy the damn things before summer is over. (Two of them are convertibles) In know the feeling. Agreed to buy a customers Fiat 500S Convertible last week, they are buying an ex demo one else where. Price is right and its a nice example, 2015, 21k, Red, FSH etc. About 3 days of prep when it does arrive, getting the wheels done. However customer isn't sure when new car will be ready, meanwhile i'm sweating working out my sales guff to try selling it on a soggy day in November! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted July 9, 2019 4 hours ago, CRW said: In know the feeling. Agreed to buy a customers Fiat 500S Convertible last week, they are buying an ex demo one else where. Price is right and its a nice example, 2015, 21k, Red, FSH etc. About 3 days of prep when it does arrive, getting the wheels done. However customer isn't sure when new car will be ready, meanwhile i'm sweating working out my sales guff to try selling it on a soggy day in November! I know the pressure of trying to get the convertibles sorted asap we brought a few convertibles with some issues about a month ago mainly minis and we have been busting our ass ever since trying to get them all ready for the end of this month ideally. Two left now one with an EML and one with an engine change needed ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockedup! 63 Posted July 9, 2019 I've had a cracking start last week(9) but the week before was just the one. Not had a sniff on anything so far this week, the job really is all over the place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted July 12, 2019 2-3 sold. Now only 1 up for sale and about 6 stuck in prep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JA Trader 58 Posted July 12, 2019 Two viewings tomorrow one is a pretty much done deal and one just called to book. Hopefully get two more up for sale over the weekend and have two on the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted July 12, 2019 excuse the pun but we have been absolutely motoring. 37 in 37 days. then on the 6th of July someone turned the tap off! zero sales in 6 days. the tap will soon be switched on and we can resume as normal here's to a great weekend everyone and I hope we all smash it out of the park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted July 17, 2019 On 04/07/2019 at 5:09 PM, David Horgan said: 98 406 OMG wasn't worth a grand when it was new . With 200,000 on clock I'd tell him it will cost him £50 to leave it here as scrap has gone down in value I would have been generous and offered him £100 ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted July 18, 2019 Tap turned back on, 11 now for the month, but no appointments or any sign of anything else just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted July 18, 2019 Ticking over pretty nicely. No records being broken, but much better than the previous two months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
