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Old 02-04-2005, 11:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Need Help Boosting Sales

I need help boosting my sales. I sell New release dvd's mainly in lots (These are not those crap lots like alot of them out there, anywhere from 50 - 500 dvd's per lot, i give quantity discounts. I sell on ebay and at a local flea market (Very High end flea market it has its own little stores in a complex basicaly.) What i was wondering as i am looking for alternate sources to sell retail and distribute. If anybody has any ideas that would help....
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Old 02-04-2005, 11:53 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Most of the grocery stores around here sell DVD's (not the Wal-Marts or the Cosco's, but the locally owned places), you might also look at gas stations, primarly ones along the highways. These gas stations will be seeing the travel traffic and might be able to push DVD's to the folks that have DVD players in their vehicals, but the kids want a new movie to watch.
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Old 02-04-2005, 12:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I pmed you about this. Please email as I own bookstores and am always looking for good suppliers.

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If you get DVDs for less than a retail price and have an almost unlimited supply, why not start your own Internet store?

If you've been doing pretty well on Ebay and other places, start a small store on the Internet, and promote that website. The products on the website should sell well if the website is well promoted.
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An internet store sounds good, i could do that, i have a friend who does web design, it is easier to distribute though.
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I'd like to hear more about your DVDs and possibly buy from you... looking for a dvd supplier... do you have a site or what is your ebay ID? I'll PM you now so please respond... thanks again
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I've pmed too with no response.
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sorry i havent PM'd you guys back, I just did, I have been swamped with work and school, im getting more time now to Surf the YE forums (quality time).
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You should do an internet sotre. I know people that always buy DVDs and would direct them to your site. Since you are in school do you sell there or advertise there? The flea market seems like a great place to sell DVDs. I live somewhat close to a flea market in South Florida....the sales there are insane. But I think the internet store sounds good.
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Coupled with creating an internet store, you should also advertise locally, i.e. passing out flyers and etc.
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Yea I agree with most of the comments replied. Try starting up an online store and see where that takes you. As you all probably know, amazon.com started off in the guys garage and look at the success of it today. Anythings possible...

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I might have an idea

foreign markets are hot for this market. Now, with the internet, it not difficult to find buyers, even retailers, because the prices over there are higher or products are just not avaialble according to a few friends I have living over there.
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