digger dan 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 id definitly travel up to your store pa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markmccann 2 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I want to open a Fieldsports Store in my area but ive no experience in retail but ive got experience in most aspects of hunting and i think i could provide a good service as theres no good place around that caters for hunting enthusiasts such as myself and there's alot of them about.. Most people i know either travel miles or order their equipment online..Is there anyone here thats opened one or that could point me in the right direction of some places that could help me with some stock.. Cheers folks.. Pa best of luck getting your shop up and going make sure you let us know when its opening Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woodard 32 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 good luck with that mate i was going to do one but like some as said internet base shops do better you want to go down that line but its up to u all the best bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wexford Pa 84 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Cheers for all the replys guys.. Been doin a bit of homework on this and it looks like if im gonna go ahead i'll sell things like dog food n that to keep custom comin through the doors.. but its still early days, ive still to contact some wholesalers on country gear and hunting equipment.. For those who asked, i'll be setting up in Enniscorthy town or outskirts.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,856 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi mate, I sell bird tables, rustic garden furniture and dog kennels and when im at shows iv had quite a few irish people saying that they cant find our sort of stuff at home and if they can it costs a fortune, much more than we sell it for over here. Im not saying you have to sell what we sell but do not limit yourself to fieldsports kit if youve any doubt about making it pay. Look for any gap in the market to get on your feet then start to introduce things that you have a passion for and would like to sell. When I started working for myself I did it with as little risk as possible. Find a terrier/country show and get a stall, this will allow you to build up stock and find out what sells and play about with suppliers. Also do as much free advertising as you can before you pay for it. Fifty home made fliers given out at a hunt meet or clay shoot can be better than a £200 quid advert where only townies will see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wexford Pa 84 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi mate, I sell bird tables, rustic garden furniture and dog kennels and when im at shows iv had quite a few irish people saying that they cant find our sort of stuff at home and if they can it costs a fortune, much more than we sell it for over here. Im not saying you have to sell what we sell but do not limit yourself to fieldsports kit if youve any doubt about making it pay. Look for any gap in the market to get on your feet then start to introduce things that you have a passion for and would like to sell. When I started working for myself I did it with as little risk as possible. Find a terrier/country show and get a stall, this will allow you to build up stock and find out what sells and play about with suppliers. Also do as much free advertising as you can before you pay for it. Fifty home made fliers given out at a hunt meet or clay shoot can be better than a £200 quid advert where only townies will see it. cheers dido.. yea im wise to takin opportunitys in the market thats why im goin down the animal feed route aswell, small profit but youve always got people coming through the doors then maybe pickin up a few things while there in or even them tellin other people about the store.. Cheers for some of the advice, as i said before im a novice at retail and all advice is welcome.. Pa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 WEX PA theres a gun dealer in Camollin co.wexford that sells a lot of fieldsports equiptmen allready,I cant think of his name but he has a fine range of gear.check this out before you make your final decision,just hoping this can help.oh you live near bunclody?remember the shoot there a few years back just over the bridge?i spent a bit of time there with a vry unpopular gamekeeper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wexford Pa 84 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 WEX PA theres a gun dealer in Camollin co.wexford that sells a lot of fieldsports equiptmen allready,I cant think of his name but he has a fine range of gear.check this out before you make your final decision,just hoping this can help.oh you live near bunclody?remember the shoot there a few years back just over the bridge?i spent a bit of time there with a vry unpopular gamekeeper Yea i know the lad in Camolin, its Lamberts! he sells alot shooting gear and clothing.. i was thinkin more widerange stuff like digging and ferretin equipment plus workin dog essentials, that sort of thing.. but thanks for remindin of Lamberts i'll mite see Pat n see what advice he can give me.. I know that shoot that was in bunclody, not familiar wit the gamekeeper tho.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithwicks 182 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 good man pa you will get a lot of business no doubt about it. where bouts are you thinking of setting it up?. im glad it's in enniscorthy because its some pain having to wait for a week or two or having to go down to gory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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