Wal Mart Used Cars?

Originally Posted by Pete Egeler

Jason,



Never could figure that out since the lady that owned the carts "claimed" in a conversation we had, that she was making an easy $300-$400 per day. (Clear).


Pete

I certainly wouldn't want to bank on a "claim" by the vendor.
The best way to determine how many Dogs they are selling would be to simply count the buns that are being delivered in the morning vs. how many they are sending back.

Since you are there anyway, simply go past the cart after the buns hve been delivered.
Count them daly for a week and it will help get an idea of the number of dogs they are selling.
Granted there will be peaks and valleys in the numbers over a years time, however, if planned correctly, and given your marketing experience, you should turn larger numbers anyhow.

Get the wife to agree......
With your experience and track record, (between detailing, hotsheets, and everything else you have thrown at the wall) I would think that your wife would have grown to trust your intuition by now.

Best wishes,
And seriously Pete, if you can get the cart location, I will help you set it up with the locals, getting your license, your commissary, and other things needed to get started,
Again, best wishes,
Jason

Walmart changed managers and wanted a "RV Resting Lot"...for people moving along the expressway. Don't know what the fee is per RV.

The store charges $800 for the Moose to sell Christmas Trees from Nov 15 thru Dec 25 each year. $800 for 4th of July Fireworks Tents (there's usually 1 or 2) $100 for a weekend "Car Wash". All depends on the manager and region.

I found K-Mart and Fred Meyer Dept Store receptive to weekend Car Lot.

Just put your ideas down on paper and go see Manager. He/She will tell you what you can & can't do...and what they'll charge. You'll need a GOOD "Hold Harmless" agreement with each seller. You'll also need some "post holders" to hold the "Yellow Tape" that surrounds your space. (Similar to the yellow tape the police use to keep people out of a crime scene)

One guy I helped set up a "FSBO Car Lot" on a corner lot is now getting ready for his 5th season starting in April. Lot owner charges $100a weekend. He charges $40 for 1 day and $70 for 2 days and has no problem getting 30 to 50 cars a weekend....and "insurance" is not prohibitive.

Again...look for a lot...have a "Layout" and a "Name" and some "graphics" so you "appear serious"....to the people you talk to.

Don Alm

Here's Logo we used....VVVVVVVV

How often can you have a car sale like that on a lot? I would think you have to get a permit and wouldn't think they would let you do it every weekend year round.

I never paid much attention but I think the one I have seen around here was a spring one weekend deal but there could be others happening around town.

Mark

Originally Posted by Don Alm

Walmart changed managers and wanted a "RV Resting Lot"...for people moving along the expressway. Don't know what the fee is per RV.

Don Alm

Here's Logo we used....VVVVVVVV

Don,
Walmart does not charge for parking of RVs.

Here is a guy that I helped (just kidding) who has found a way to profit from Walmarts FREE RV parking program.

http://onfpg.com/

I find it odd that your old connection didn't tell you that they didn't charge?
Jason

I don't know of any Wal Marts that charge for RV's to park, what is happening is many local city ordinances are not allowing overnight parking unless it is in a campground. This was done to protect local businesses that often are seasonal and rely on filling campgrounds.

There is a website I once saw where RVers update which Wal Marts across the country allow overnight stays.

Jason I didn't check link you had in post that has Wal Mart parking info and ordinance reasoning.

So sorry for repetitious post.

Mark

thanks don....

havent done it myself yet, but noticed someone had sset up a lot on the stadium by the hospital...

had his area taped off... with what looked to be about 70 autos...and

right next to his area were about the same number of cars for sale, not in his area, and I assume not paying the fee, but all of them had FOR SALE BY OWNER signs on them also

I have thought that the lot idea is a good one, but also thought that any one with an auto for sale could just come park by your lot and leave the auto..and take advantage of the traffic from your lot...

Also, this guy had financing available and since he was charging 40 bux a weekend for the space, betcha he was making most of his money from the financing...

let me know what yall think ..

thanks
bob