Just An Idea, What do you think?

Purdman

Purdman

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Back in the early 68 I worked in a pool hall called the Golden Cue in Alexandria. The owner had a wall full of cues ( about 30 ) that had locks . He would take 50% down and let you make payments over several months. The cues stayed locked on the wall except when you wanted to use them. This guy sold some cues, a lot of cues. Do you think this would be a good idea today?
Thanks in advance, Purdman
 
Purdman said:
Back in the early 68 I worked in a pool hall called the Golden Cue in Alexandria. The owner had a wall full of cues ( about 30 ) that had locks . He would take 50% down and let you make payments over several months. The cues stayed locked on the wall except when you wanted to use them. This guy sold some cues, a lot of cues. Do you think this would be a good idea today?
Thanks in advance, Purdman
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I think you would have to declare the 50% down as "non refundable" with an actual contract stating X amount of months at $xx payments, I would not let them use the cue until its paid for in full. Other than those thoughts it sounds like a good deal for your customers to have a layaway plan.

good luck
Kev
 
I think this would be a good idea in fact any cue i have for sale i will take a deposit and payments on .... except it doesn't get shipped until paid in full..

wHEN I WAS @ THE ROOM IN fLORIDA I DID ALLOW THEM TO USE THE CUE UNTIL PAID OFF THOUGH

JOe
 
selftaut said:
I think you would have to declare the 50% down as "non refundable" with an actual contract stating X amount of months at $xx payments, I would not let them use the cue until its paid for in full. Other than those thoughts it sounds like a good deal for your customers to have a layaway plan.

good luck
Kev
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When you realize the cue is paid for (my cost) with the 50% down, the worst you could do is have a used cue for sale. I don't remember Frank having much trouble having them paid for. The X amoumt a month is a very good idea along with the signed contract. Thanks for the input.
Purdman
PS: I think being able to use the cue brought in business and player loyalty.
 
daytonajoe said:
I think this would be a good idea in fact any cue i have for sale i will take a deposit and payments on .... except it doesn't get shipped until paid in full..

wHEN I WAS @ THE ROOM IN fLORIDA I DID ALLOW THEM TO USE THE CUE UNTIL PAID OFF THOUGH

JOe
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tHANKS jOE, ONE QUESTION. wHAT PERCENT DO YOU THINK RENAGED ON THE DEAL?
pURDMAN:D
 
I think that is a great idea. Is interest charged and does the customer set the terms as to how long he can take to pay (i.e. how much they pay per month) or is it just a straight layaway?
 
A pool room I played at in NC did exactly this. He never seemed to have any problems. It was a great way for people to buy nice cues. I think he would even allow a smaller amount down and you couldn't play with it until you hit the 50% mark.
 
I remember seeing this done somewhere before. I think the guy made them pay at least a little something everytime it was used. The cues were keep behind the counter in a case. I don't know if together on the wall would be a good idea.
 
Excellent way to sell cues and retain customer loyalty. A simple purchase contract prevents problems
down the road. Keep them behind a counter or somewhere not easily accessible.
You could also add some sort of incentive if the buyer refers others that buy a cue.
 
Thanks

A lot of good ideas here. I appriciate it very much. Down payment, pay what you can afford each month per contract and 10% discount for referals. Sounds like a plan to me. They would be locked behind the counter.
Thanks everybody. One more thing, which Joss models would keep in stock. I also have several custom cues I could sell.
Purdman
 
Purdman said:
Back in the early 68 I worked in a pool hall called the Golden Cue in Alexandria. The owner had a wall full of cues ( about 30 ) that had locks . He would take 50% down and let you make payments over several months. The cues stayed locked on the wall except when you wanted to use them. This guy sold some cues, a lot of cues. Do you think this would be a good idea today?
Thanks in advance, Purdman
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If the pool hall is close to Jazz , Duke, JDel and Shorty, he'd make bank.:eek: :D
 
Good idea for two reasons:

1) The player has a nice cue to play with, even though it isn't really his yet and he doesn't have any money.

2) He will play in that particular room, which is better for business anyways.
 
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