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5th January 2016, 20:58
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Originally Posted by landmannnn
Good luck with it Chris.
Danny, if you do the maths (on Chris' behalf), if he employed someone at £30k pa cost to employ, he would probably have to sell an extra 60 to 100 kits per year just to break even. All very well in theory, but the market for these kits is pretty limited.
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Nail on the head.
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5th January 2016, 21:03
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The primary issues with licensing are:
Quality control
Manufacturer MUST fix pricing for the licensee.
Chris is on the correct road with this IMO.
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5th January 2016, 22:47
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An experienced GRP laminating shop would be able to lay up these body molds up in double quick time. The hard work is already done ie making the molds. Whoever takes it on should be profitable from the word go with the current pricing structure even after licenses are paid.
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6th January 2016, 08:21
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Sounds like an outbreak of agreement
Chris, you must be pleased that your customers agree with your business plans!
Now, about the new models...
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7th January 2016, 21:47
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26th January 2016, 12:47
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Great update Chris. Good to have a plan and stay creative.
I'm still here too!
Rgds,
Nick
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26th January 2016, 20:14
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Originally Posted by seanick
Great update Chris. Good to have a plan and stay creative.
I'm still here too!
Rgds,
Nick
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Hi Nick,
Long time no see. I'm guessing you haven't painted your 250 yet?
Don't work too hard.
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26th January 2016, 21:49
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Paint, paint!
No, not yet, but one day!
As to working too hard, that's the 'pot calling the kettle black' I think!
Regards to you both,
Nick
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31st January 2016, 20:03
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Still working on my MX but money is very tight. Anyhow, here's a couple of other ideas for Chris for the future - the link below has a body shell for a Chevron B16 and a McLaren M1a. I reckon the McLaren could work on an MG TF base.
http://www.historicracing.org.uk/parts/bodywork.html
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31st January 2016, 20:43
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Originally Posted by fatbloke
Still working on my MX but money is very tight. Anyhow, here's a couple of other ideas for Chris for the future - the link below has a body shell for a Chevron B16 and a McLaren M1a. I reckon the McLaren could work on an MG TF base.
http://www.historicracing.org.uk/parts/bodywork.html
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I'm usually a fan of lowered cars, but some people just take it too far...
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18th February 2016, 18:20
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250 SWB Kit Price Increase
Due to several factors we have decided to outsource the 250 SWB hard top and soft top kit production. This will have an obvious cost implication to us and to maintain profit margin we will be increasing the kit prices as follows:
The above post should have read:
250 SWB Hard Top Kit price = £4995
250 SWB Soft Top Kit price = £3995
http://www.tributeautomotive.co.uk/250swb.html
Existing orders that have been placed and deposits paid will be honoured at the original agreed price.
Last edited by Tribute Automotive; 19th February 2016 at 02:23..
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18th February 2016, 18:42
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Full support to you Chris. Focus on you talent and outsource the rest. Kit prices still look good value compared to what else is out there., just keep an eye on the quality (as always).
Good luck
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18th February 2016, 19:01
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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive
Due to several factors we have decided to outsource the 250 SWB hard top and soft top kit production. This will have an obvious cost implication to us and to maintain profit margin we will be increasing the kit prices as follows:
250 SWB Kit price = £4995
250 SWB Kit price = £3995
Existing orders that have been placed and deposits paid will be honoured at the original agreed price.
Website and eBay advert prices will be altered to reflect this shortly.
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Sounds fair, it seems that the target customer is spending lots to get them on the road and worrying about making profit at resale.
Time to recoup all those unpaid hours developing the product.
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18th February 2016, 19:17
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Originally Posted by Roadster
Sounds fair, it seems that the target customer is spending lots to get them on the road and worrying about making profit at resale.
Time to recoup all those unpaid hours developing the product.
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Agreed, which is why I like mine.
1/ Bought from Chris as a basic fitted kit at an affordable price.
2/ A year to gradually sort it as funds/plans allowed whilst enjoying driving it around.
3/ Doing it in the colour/wheel style/everything else choices that I wanted and choosing not to consider resale value in those choices.
Not everyone's way, but it means that I've been able to enjoy all the assorted hot rod and customs that I've had, for what they are, my ideas of the ideal version of that vehicle.
All the best for you and your plans Chris.
cheers, Bob.
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18th February 2016, 19:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive
Due to several factors we have decided to outsource the 250 SWB hard top and soft top kit production. This will have an obvious cost implication to us and to maintain profit margin we will be increasing the kit prices as follows:
250 SWB Kit price = £4995
250 SWB Kit price = £3995
Existing orders that have been placed and deposits paid will be honoured at the original agreed price.
Website and eBay advert prices will be altered to reflect this shortly.
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Quite a big rise but I can understand why you have done it . I'll have to save for a few months longer before I place my order ! Will they be using the existing molds or taking a new one ?
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19th February 2016, 02:24
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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans
Will they be using the existing molds or taking a new one ?
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Existing moulds with some small changes made.
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19th February 2016, 07:48
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Originally Posted by Tribute Automotive
Existing moulds with some small changes made.
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03.24 IN THE MORNING !!
Don't you guys sleep?
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19th February 2016, 09:39
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Hi, is the email of the page of Tribute Automotive working? I have sended some questions 2 times and I have not answer, thanks...
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19th February 2016, 13:00
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Hi, is the email of the page of Tribute Automotive working? I have sended some questions 2 times and I have not answer, thanks...
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Try a message through the forum.
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