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Offline TimW

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No gun show for PracTac
« on: February 25, 2005, 03:30:02 PM »
Hey all,

Just a heads up...we're not going to do gunshows any more...not profitable for us.

However, we're looking into opening a retail storefront later this year....
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2005, 03:37:40 PM »
mmm....retail store....

Tim, the problem with the gunshows is people don't buy real gear becuase they don't use it for the real purposes. Most of the people there are laid back shooters, or competition shooters(or gun collectors). None of them need gear that can save their life. Thats a shame though. If you want, i'll carry around some of your products on my bad and in my gear, without having to set up a booth(maybe someone will say "hey, where'd you get that!?", just a thought, seen people do it before.)
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2005, 03:50:27 PM »
FH,

Appreciate the offer...I'll give it some thought for next time.

I knew the shows weren't for gearheads, so I am not surprised at the financials. I am surprised we did as well as we did...also was a great way to get our name out there.

Anyone here know a commercial real estate agent that can help me scout/negotiate locations?  I have a few places in mind but don't want to go it alone.
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2005, 05:21:54 PM »
I'd also be glad to help in whatever ways I may. (probably looking for a summer job too :)

I actually did a fair ammount of research on retail stores and such (my plan never came to fuition as I decided I wanted to teach) but I have an excellent plain english book that talks about negotiation of this sort, ill try and dig it out.
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2005, 05:25:57 PM »
Shoot, load me up and I'll walk around Tucson in your gear Tim...love to pose man!
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2005, 05:27:38 PM »
hey, tim, my mom is a real estate agent if you want you can PM me for her email address and phone # and stuff.
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2005, 05:41:27 PM »
hell, those vests look very good, ehehe cant tell some 1 about this a ham vest;p forget the 45,000.00 radio RVs , but that all that on your back ;p works for me,

ill buy 1, in a few months....
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2005, 09:47:21 AM »
Quote from: "PyroManiac"
hey, tim, my mom is a real estate agent if you want you can PM me for her email address and phone # and stuff.


You better be careful letting Tim around your mom....
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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2005, 10:16:10 AM »
rofl..
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« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2005, 11:49:36 AM »
Tim,

Just an idea, but you might want to contact Ron at Jungletoy.  He just got through scouting and getting two locations in the Metro area.  I had given him the idea for the area of the location in Tempe, but I dont know who he contacted in the real estate biz for that specific building.

Eric
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« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2005, 12:00:53 PM »
HavHav - your mom is safe since she's yours. When you two break up, well, she's fair game. ;)

Shado - thanks...I should have alreay thought of this.  DOH!
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« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2005, 12:07:33 PM »
Anytime, just trying to help.  If we want to order from you, do we just go through your website?

Eric
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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2005, 12:49:56 PM »
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Anytime, just trying to help.  If we want to order from you, do we just go through your website?
Eric


Eric,
Yes.
http://www.practicaltactical.net/StoreFront.bok will get you to the online ordering. I have most of the stuff from the original website there.
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