The Airgunners Co-Operative Ltd

[paulk73 151]

Looks like we might be a two man team mike, another I was thinking say if we were to buy a hw100 off the rfd would it be at a cheaper price that we would then sell it for because I fail to see where we would get our profit margin to put back into the business? Or buy 20 tins of pellets between 10 people for % of rrp but still sell them to people at 100% rrp then put the profits back into the company then shared out between all of the sharholders

 

Lewis

i think what it is lewis. if the rfd, sells a tin of pellets for £ 10 and makes £1 on it for every sale.

then we come along and increase his sales by 400 percent on the understanding that he makes only 50% of his origanal profit per tin for our sales. we are happy, because we get 50p discount per tin, he is happy because he has sold 4 times as many tins of pellets albeit at half the original mark up price, but he is still up by 200% on his profits. then, the money we have saved buying the pellets(because we all have to buy pellets anyway) can go back into the co-operative for re-investment, or into the profit share fund for the end of the year.

mike i think you might be on to something here. count me in.

[Lewis Ste 245]

I expect to see one mike

 

Thanks Lewis

[milegajo 595]

Things are storming ahead. Initially it'll be The Airgun Buyers Consortium ltd. The consensus is for a £20 membership fee the proceeds of which will cover some expenses such as a dedicated website, but mostly for floating capital investment into other products which have more room for larger savings. I.e clothing, scopes, lens covers, pellet traps etc.

Pellets are seemingly used as loss leaders in order to entice guys through the door as they are the number one ongoing expense. Doesn't mean getting the very best deals is futile, it just means the savings may not be as large as expected.

 

The other side is recruiting FAC holders to become RFD agents of the 'TABC' and create a network nationwide circumventing the £30 odd charge but satisfying legislation.

Edited July 1, 2012 by milegajo

[StevoSmith 147]

As always Mike you put across a great read...there are one or two issues i have though..pellets...all should be available as all barrels are diff as we all know..but there are a few brand/series of pellets that sell better....as for RDF.....as this is your idea(which i might add is a great idea)get yourself a small premises apply for FaC and go for RFD once there...these things take time mate but i have no doubt you will achieve it as i have read one of your books and know sort of the type of man you are....i for one will back this venture all the way mate and i hope it comes good as at the moment we as UK hunters are being ripped off.....Good luck Mike and if you need help just let me know mate

[davyt63 1,845]

hi MIKE

I will support this venture!

I think only good can come from this! if you are going LTD make sure you register with company house.

[milegajo 595]

The admin stuff will definitely have to be sorted, but will fall into place as things grow.

 

OK! Have had some quotes in. We're talking pennies in savings. But look after the pennies eh! As said in other posts, on pellets your buying will be down to ethics and membership. Supporting a collaborative effort of your fellow enthusiasts.

Actual prices will be released to paid up members (next job is to sort that process out!)

The biggest discounts will undoubtedly be on your other bits and bobs, i.e scopes, bags, clothing, camo tape, oils, etc etc.

 

Thanks guys for all your input so far, has been invaluable in getting this idea shaped and moulded.

[milegajo 595]

Just rang ASI Ltd...waiting for the forms to be emailed to set up an account. Looks promising!

[villaman 9,983]

Hi

I will all so back this but need more pellet choice a ie falcon accuracy plus, daystate li

[milegajo 595]

As half expected, ASI ltd turned down my account application on the grounds this 'consortium' is not yet incorporated. Fair do's. Is it worth incorporating? I'm not sure... A bit much for a guy who is supposed to be living the simple life in a caravan in the woods on mobile interweb...lol

[milegajo 595]

[Elliott 436]

I'm watching with interest Mike..

 

ATB

[milegajo 595]

I'm watching with interest Mike..

 

ATB

 

Cheers my friend, starting to look a bit pooey though now....

 

Shame, it was all going so well...

[StevoSmith 147]

As half expected, ASI ltd turned down my account application on the grounds this 'consortium' is not yet incorporated. Fair do's. Is it worth incorporating? I'm not sure... A bit much for a guy who is supposed to be living the simple life in a caravan in the woods on mobile interweb...lol

 

 

Persistance mate........just keep at them and it will happen and all will fall into place

[StevoSmith 147]

It's gunna happen Mike thats for sure mate........from what you have been saying and the support everyone on here has shown towards this venture it will come to pass...i will offer any support and as has been said by many more so will alot of others....im kind of looking forward to you getting it up and running

[milegajo 595]

Cheers Stevo,

 

I might have to master that patience thing people talk about!