Covid-19: Are your local vac shops open?

[gregvacs28]

If you have consistent annual increases, good for you.

That's a separate issue from recent bumps in business that may well happen.

I've lived through several recessions and studied business. I might have some inside info on this.

 

[lesinutah]

Kelton

Kelton your post is not very clear. Kyou generaliz 3 different thoughts in the first 2 sentences. Could you please be more specific in what you are saying in your wording so we can all understand what your saying
?
Les

 

[scvacuumguy]

While I’m sure you have great “inside info” after reading your other post comments, I’m not really sure anyone in their right mind would be utilizing their time resources wisely to listen to anything you have to say.

 

[gregvacs28]

Interesting

Do you have any other details? This is biased.

"I’m not really sure anyone in their right mind would be utilizing their time resources wisely to listen to anything you have to say."

Are you confident enough to state the real reason you feel that way?

 

[scvacuumguy]

What details are you trying to glean from our experience? If you have “inside info” I’m sure a lowly two location store owner like myself wouldn’t offer anything of value. As for why I feel like you are a waste of time- nothing you have said on this thread offers any real insight or intelligence. Your “humor” is wasted through explanation, taking away any sort of quick wit, and you have never owned or operated a successful business. Basically, your advice on anything other than what you collect would be like taking advice on healthcare from a CVS cashier.

 

[gregvacs28]

OK then

My Horoscope today said something about Hyperbole.....


SSvacuumguy, nothing was said about you personally or about your business.

I don't know what stressors you are dealing with but with this Covid going around one doesn't blame you for being stressed out. Especially if you've been open the last couple of months.

Really wish you the best of successes. Here's hoping venting has helped you.

 

[rivstg1]

Les,

"my favorite one never closed and I was glad for it as I"m friends with the owner. "

okay, I'll try it,
1. my favorite vacuum store never closed during this virus scare
2.I was glad it didn't close
3. I'm friends with the owner of my favorite vacuum store

 

[eurekaprince]

During this pandemic, it would be great if vac shops could offer free pick-up and delivery of vacuums needing repair. Especially for seniors who are very vulnerable to the virus. Do any of your local shops offer this helpful service?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Yrs ago, Mr. Johne, (now deceased)

always picked up and dropped off.
He's even drop off bags, Consstellation hoses, etc.
It was a great time.

 

[gregvacs28]

I wonder if in today's world it would be better for a local vac store owner to operate on line and from home.
They could show all the used and new vacs on their webpage and when someone buys something they could deliver and pick up old vacs.

No commercial over head rent? And no store hours.

 

[scvacuumguy]

You’ve just fully answered my original question as to whether or not you’ve ever owned a business. The absolute stupidity of your last post is beyond measure. You should visit my stores sometime and you’ll understand why your “garage showroom Internet store” is stupid. Most dealers that sell (non junk) online are required to have brick and mortar stores in order to prove they understand how to run a business and have the financial wherewithal to order $$$$s of dollars in merchandise to resell at a MAP price. If you have any further questions about the vacuum business or business in general, you’re welcome to private message myself or any of the very few other business owners on here before you allow yourself to appear moronic, yet again.

 

[dysonman1]

Business has been incredible these past three weeks we've been reopened. People are bringing them in 2 at a time. They broke the shark or rice car (or whatever wuhan machine they're using) and got the Kirby out of the basement. They break the fan or belt on it too. I'm in business to make money, so I will work on whatever vacuum they bring in that I can get parts for. Bagged or bagless.

I'm not worried about the dirt. I wasn't worried about it when I was five, shaking my aunt's filthy Hoover bag (model 28) outside and getting covered with dust. I didn't worry about it in my 20's when I would have to empty the filthy Kirby bags and get covered with dust. I don't worry about it now when I empty the filthy Dyson bin.

I'm also not worried about my customers. I stand at least six feet from them while talking to them. If they wear a mask, great. If not, it's OK too. What color is their money? Some vacuum shops are bagging up the machine brought in for repair and quarantining it for days before they work on it. I have a 24 to 48 hour turn around time because - once again - what color is that money?

It will be many times more difficult to sell vacuum cleaners when the unemployment cuts off. Sales will go down drastically, but the repair side will go UP. If you're a great vacuum repair man, who knows how to make repairs make money, you'll survive beautifully.

 

[gregvacs28]

There are fewer and fewer dedicated vacuum stores each year it seems.  People buying online and buying throw aways.


 


I wonder how many more shops won't survive this virus attack.