What do you need???????

[Big Cliff]

I guess I could post this as an NF thread but I'm not sure I need to.

 

For quite a few years now I have been doing a lot of small engine repairs and as a result I have made some fantastic contacts for a wide variety of things. here is one example: A brand new carb for a Honda engine listed at $212.00, I was able to buy the exact same carb for $70.00 delivered to my door. I could sell that carb here in Canada for $100.00, make 30% and save the buyer $100.00.

 

This is just one example, I've got many, many more. So I am thinking that perhaps with my contacts and experience (I've been importing and distributing for over 30 years now) perhaps I could help out some of the members here and make a few bucks to cover my time.

 

This is something that could be extended to all sorts of things, almost a co-op type of arrangement.

 

Do any of you think this might fly? Remember I'm not trying to get rich here, just save friends some money and perhaps put beer money in my pocket.

 

Thoughts pro/con appreciated

[ketchenany]

well I needed gas cap for my mower, but they got me for a new carb before they could figure it out!

 

Sound like a good idea Cliff. If you can save folks some cash it will work out.

[Joeytier]

Have any connections with Polaris?

[bigugli]

Sounds like a great idea

[aplumma]

While it sounds like a good idea. Some of the mark up is to cover shipping, bad parts, wrong parts and other liabilities. You also will have the customer that is sure the part is the reason his lawnmower blew up. Sounds like a headache with little return. If you do do it 20% off is fair to both people involved. If they are a close friend then decide if you want to go deeper into your discount but keep that private.

 

Art

[manitoubass2]

Dibs on a kidney

[npt1]

Sounds like a win win situation to me

[TennesseeGuy]

Good move, unless the tax man is reading your thread. He'll want a share of any profit.

[GBW]

I just need my John Deere SRX75 working... lol

[jimmer]

I need a new spine with all the shock absorbers.

I think that you should limit it to people you know Cliff and get a deposit, nothing worse than getting stuck with a part you have no use for.

[Big Cliff]

Well, I did ask LOL! I think this is one idea I'll just put on the shelf, you guys have brought up some really good points!

[Sterling]

I need someone savvy to tinker my 25hp merc into a 30hp