sparky 274 Posted April 22, 2016 Don't really like these threads as I think there a bit of a ******* competition but what I will say is yesterday was good, which makes the month of April good, following on from a good March and Feb. Now then, that's nothing to shout about apart from the fact it's been done without AT since Jan. It takes a leap of faith and sometimes I feel like Phil Mitchell drinking OJ in the Queen Vic but so far so good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted April 22, 2016 Ebay has been exceptional for us last 2 months as well, definite increase in enquiries and sales and I've been on there for 6 years. Ticking over this month, 19 I think so far, just wish we could get that consistency back where we don't have consecutive blank days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Another 1 today, Facebook lead from a £5 advert I put on Wednesday, car only came in yesterday. Yesterday's sale was an autotrader enquiry via email, and tomorrow I have an appointment at 11am from an eBay enquiry, so could complete the set advertising portal wise! If only they were all equal value!! Edited April 22, 2016 by SC Derby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted April 22, 2016 Advertised a very nice £18,500 edition 35 yesterday evening. Deposit over the phone at 8am and driven away by about 3pm today. That does not happen very often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant 287 Posted April 23, 2016 OK, I'll ask: Still quite what? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted April 23, 2016 maybe he was shooting for quiet ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 124 Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, GreenGiant said: Ok I'll ask: Still quite what? baffled as to why he was suspended from posting for a couple if weeks? Edited April 23, 2016 by Phil H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve92 80 Posted April 23, 2016 Poxy iPad or was it me .... Yes quiet. But 1 more today. It was another forum my permission to post was removed, well it was more like being sent to the headmaster but I couldn't be bothered to visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted April 26, 2016 I have written this month off now as a disaster, roll on may Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike-Ktl 2 Posted April 26, 2016 Very Quiet for me aswell, only got 4 up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted April 26, 2016 I dont think numbers are that important here as each dealer is very different in size, so a 4 might be good for some dealer where as 4 would be hang yourself time for another. the general theme however does appear it is a bit of a rocky month, roll on May Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted April 26, 2016 Its all about the RIGHT Numbers .. as the old saying goes .. "turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, cash is a reality" in reality no point in volumes if the profits aren't there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitestone679231 113 Posted April 26, 2016 Well said Umesh, anyone can be a busy fool. We are having a quiet month but at least we don't have the £5000 AT bill to pay, or is it because we don't have the £5000 AT bill to pay that we are quiet?? crystal balls anyone!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDB 31 Posted April 26, 2016 We dropped our stock on AT to 7 in March....sold a fair few units......upped the stock to 40 in April sold over 30......even though it pains me to admit AT does work for us and has done for over 27 years.Started advertising on GT last week,sold one within 12 hours so they all work in there own way....This month GT (1) Ebay (9) AT (22). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted April 26, 2016 3 hours ago, TD said: We dropped our stock on AT to 7 in March....sold a fair few units......upped the stock to 40 in April sold over 30......even though it pains me to admit AT does work for us and has done for over 27 years.Started advertising on GT last week,sold one within 12 hours so they all work in there own way....This month GT (1) Ebay (9) AT (22). As I've said numerous times If it works and it ROI Then you have to pay the AT bills and keep selling , when it doesn't work and you're simply 'on there' because you think you're missing out - time to pull the plug. ! So pleased its working for you !, thanks for sharing your insights ! 5 hours ago, whitestone679231 said: Well said Umesh, anyone can be a busy fool. We are having a quiet month but at least we don't have the £5000 AT bill to pay, or is it because we don't have the £5000 AT bill to pay that we are quiet?? crystal balls anyone!!! Its that 'Catch; Do I ? Don't I ... Its the unknown ! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve92 80 Posted April 27, 2016 I don't think we have broke 10 yet but close to breaking even. It does seem a bit busier this week though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted April 27, 2016 Managed one yesterday but it's still very quiet for April Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclaywoodmotorco 4 Posted April 30, 2016 Had a really strong start to the month on 17 half way through then the end of the month was very slow ended on 21 and no calls to day or appointments. down 6 on last year April. Nic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted May 1, 2016 This job is strange , Started the month great .. then almost to a stop then #BOOM ! Best month in 10 Years ! Over the moon well chuffed ! Just hope the momentum carries on ..Ah well into May now .. start all over again ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites