Ordering $1,000 of inventory.
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I was hoping to get some specific brands/items you guys use that would sell and not collect dust.
Thank you.
That is going to be tough to get a worthwhile inventory with $1000.
My thinking of the
minimum that you need to stock if you want a worthwhile stock of equipment:
*3-4 climbing rope models. Probably buy spools so you can cut custom lengths - that in itself would draw clients in. Offer eye splicing for one end, and it gets more attractive.
*1-2 bull ropes (see above comments regarding lenghts).
*Throwlines (again get a big spool) and throw weights.
*5-6 different models of hand saws. Silky is good stuff.
*2-3 models of pole saws - maybe one of the Silky extending saws and Jameson poles with all the fittings and heads
*2-3 hand pruners
*5-6 different models of carabiners (both for climbing and rigging)
*3-4 saddles (one low range, one mid range, and one high dollar) in at least 2 sizes each
*2 models of spikes
*2-3 options for flip lines/working possition lanyard
Some of the things that I'd rather buy local instead of the internet:
*Saddle - need to try it on. However, this is not an often purchased item.
*Pesticide equipment/products. (ESPECIALLY if I can talk to somebody about: "tell me my options to control __________" and be able to walk out with the solution.)
*Fertilizers (these can be expensive to ship)
*Spray equipment (but decent sprayers cost $2000 for very low end and go on up from there...).
*Arborwear clothes.
*Nylon loops (cheap and has many uses, if they start to look worn, I replace them)
*Parts to repair eqipiment (I want to be back up this afternoon...not have to wait for shipping): Chainsaws, chipper knives, stumper teeth, sprayer parts, etc... Figure out which models your best clients have and their parts always on hand.
*Consumables: bar/chain oil, chainsaw chain, files, etc...
*Safety equipment (glasses, ear protection, hard hats, Hi-viz shirts, etc...)
I gotta think that if you stock the "techy" type of equipment, you can make a lot off of guys that always think they need the latest...but a lot of folks aren't interested in it, and it isn't cheap to stock. Figure out if you have any of those guys in town and stock accordingly.
As somebody mentioned above: KNOWLEDGE is worth a lot. If you can help folks figure out what they need and WHY, than you will get returning clients.