QUOTE(ticke @ Jul 27 2016, 10:38 AM)
i dono i no smoke
Gundam Business
Gundam Business
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Jul 27 2016, 10:46 AM
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1,257 posts Joined: Apr 2011 From: Penang Malaysia, sometime KL |
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Jul 27 2016, 10:55 AM
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25 posts Joined: Jun 2015 |
Yesterday I just sent something to a newly open shop at Summit. They sell Gunpla & other collectible like Lego, etc.
According to the partner, the start up cost for his shop is about RM 240k, RM 60k for renovation & a part part of it for inventory. At the mean time, my cousin dump her ex many years ago because he can't make a real living by just selling gunpla online. Reality is cruel. |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(shinnasuka @ Jul 27 2016, 10:37 AM) Also to add: So details ... Appreciated..1) Hobby shops are already a small niche market. If you solely focus on Gunpla, you will be stuck with a very very small client base. 2) Initial investment is not cheap, builders will always go for RG and MG products. 3) Your competitors have P-Bandai offerings, how are you going to obtain and sell Premium Bandai kits that are Japan exclusive? 4) Not only you need to stock up on Gunpla, you also need to stock up on paints, airbrushes, glues, props. 5) In the event of sole distributor, most likely they will impose a price floor to prevent a price war. So at most you can only rely on service and other aspects. 6) You need to manage your logistics and inventory level. 7) There are other suppliers, but most likely are grey imports. 8) Yes, Gunplas are expensive because shipping, distribution, warehousing, retail rental, salaries and import duty etc. You cannot just look at the difference between Malaysia and Japan price. Bringing the item from Japan to our shops will incur costs and these costs are not cheap to begin with. What is P-Bandai? Regarding floor price, if I don't follow, can? Yes, I am awared of the price incur for shipping, warehousing but importing.... QUOTE(limfreelance @ Jul 27 2016, 10:39 AM) so is gundam lah. No, I am not going to promote PRC products...bang tauhu ka anda Daban Gundam satu biji berapo ka?? Mg rezel type C baru rm below 100 saja yo. mana ada untung ponya. Potek potek .... QUOTE(Pork Chop the 3rd @ Jul 27 2016, 10:43 AM) base on experience, not recommended unless u have huge pool of friends who would support u I got a lot of fren who rather go weed ...else for new customer, why would they choose u instead of current ones? i got 2 friends who open shop sell collectibles/figurines..both also kolos... market too niche..and competitors alot...and now with cheap shipping from taopao even worst Ur 2 frens then do what? QUOTE(ListenToTheAngin @ Jul 27 2016, 10:55 AM) Yesterday I just sent something to a newly open shop at Summit. They sell Gunpla & other collectible like Lego, etc. Not easy to run a toy shop also...According to the partner, the start up cost for his shop is about RM 240k, RM 60k for renovation & a part part of it for inventory. At the mean time, my cousin dump her ex many years ago because he can't make a real living by just selling gunpla online. Reality is cruel. Maybe I should postpone the idea... |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE(Lyu @ Jul 27 2016, 11:02 AM) I got a lot of fren who rather go weed ... Ur 2 frens then do what? another go back graphic design |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:05 AM
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343 posts Joined: Jul 2011 From: Land of SaberLion :3 |
bang sudah lah.
most ppl direct order from jepang. no only gundam, but figure too. local toy shop many sudah gulung tikar. u just trowing your money to longkang jer. mau earn more & part time?? jadi taobao agent. |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(Lyu @ Jul 27 2016, 11:02 AM) So details ... Appreciated.. 1. P-Bandai is short for Premium Bandai. Japan exclusive limited edition models. You need to have connections from the Japan side to get the items here.What is P-Bandai? Regarding floor price, if I don't follow, can? Yes, I am awared of the price incur for shipping, warehousing but importing.... No, I am not going to promote PRC products... Potek potek .... I got a lot of fren who rather go weed ... Ur 2 frens then do what? Not easy to run a toy shop also... Maybe I should postpone the idea... 2. If your supplier is the official distributor and you do not follow their floor price, they have the right to NOT supply to you anymore. Price floor is there to prevent price wars. If all retailers can suka suka lower their price and cut their profits, it would make the business prospect more unattractive. Who wants to be in a business where they cannot earn money? It would hurt the entire market in the process. Retailers die = distributor die = market die. |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:22 AM
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151 posts Joined: Dec 2006 |
if u read what the others posted here, basically u need to do a few things before u even start a shop
1) create your niche in the market. what makes you stand out over others? what will make fans drive a long distance just to go to your shop and not the ones nearby their house. 2) once u have created a niche, you need to make a name for yourself. where else to do this? youtube/facebook/etc basically show to the world why u r different. it is free also. 3) when you have enough followers/support or make yourself know enough, then you can think about a business. when you are famous, ppl will come. |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:25 AM
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675 posts Joined: Nov 2011 |
If u below market price 30% I buy gandum from u con9lan7firm ond
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Jul 27 2016, 11:34 AM
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72 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: TDM Noshahr Canal |
u need to aware about gundam china copy as well. with rising on currency more people opt for cheaper products.
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Jul 27 2016, 11:39 AM
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51 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: KL |
got custom contact? if not forget it
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Jul 27 2016, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(shinnasuka @ Jul 27 2016, 11:16 AM) 1. P-Bandai is short for Premium Bandai. Japan exclusive limited edition models. You need to have connections from the Japan side to get the items here. I see. NVR knew that distributors got right not to distribute to me....2. If your supplier is the official distributor and you do not follow their floor price, they have the right to NOT supply to you anymore. Price floor is there to prevent price wars. If all retailers can suka suka lower their price and cut their profits, it would make the business prospect more unattractive. Who wants to be in a business where they cannot earn money? It would hurt the entire market in the process. Retailers die = distributor die = market die. QUOTE(sk1l @ Jul 27 2016, 11:22 AM) if u read what the others posted here, basically u need to do a few things before u even start a shop 1. Price. I ship to them?1) create your niche in the market. what makes you stand out over others? what will make fans drive a long distance just to go to your shop and not the ones nearby their house. 2) once u have created a niche, you need to make a name for yourself. where else to do this? youtube/facebook/etc basically show to the world why u r different. it is free also. 3) when you have enough followers/support or make yourself know enough, then you can think about a business. when you are famous, ppl will come. 2. I will build a website to promote to the world. Sketch for website is almost done... QUOTE(TheEvilMan @ Jul 27 2016, 11:25 AM) If can profit, y not?I have a goal : to eliminate the unethical entrepreneurs from industry. Price war is the way In order to compete, they will adjust the price to floor price. In the end, consumers will reap from it QUOTE(Naskah @ Jul 27 2016, 11:34 AM) u need to aware about gundam china copy as well. with rising on currency more people opt for cheaper products. Yes, I have research from the buyer experience. They said the quality not as good as ori...QUOTE(Strike @ Jul 27 2016, 11:39 AM) No... U know how to get 1? |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:51 AM
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2,725 posts Joined: Mar 2006 |
QUOTE(Lyu @ Jul 27 2016, 11:49 AM) I see. NVR knew that distributors got right not to distribute to me.... Best way is to do it online first. 1. Price. I ship to them? 2. I will build a website to promote to the world. Sketch for website is almost done... If can profit, y not? I have a goal : to eliminate the unethical entrepreneurs from industry. Price war is the way In order to compete, they will adjust the price to floor price. In the end, consumers will reap from it Yes, I have research from the buyer experience. They said the quality not as good as ori... No... U know how to get 1? If you do open one, I'll support you. |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:55 AM
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0 posts Joined: Oct 2008 From: Jesselton |
No...I bought most of my stuff from HLJ..they always offer good and discounted prices. Use to buy from XL Shop but found out that buying from HLJ, Hobbysearch and Robot Kingdom is way more cheaper..if you opt the normal shipping.
Start something new like some 3rd party companies are doing for Transformers...like upgrade parts, dioramas etc. There's a huge market in the US for action figures some even being crowdfunded...and not many companies are doing does sort of stuff. |
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Jul 27 2016, 11:56 AM
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2,162 posts Joined: Sep 2004 |
tepung gendum?
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Jul 27 2016, 12:30 PM
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74 posts Joined: Sep 2008 |
One question which could EASILY be a deal breaker: Are you are gunpla builder or do you have any prior experience in toy collection / plastic models?
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Jul 27 2016, 12:56 PM
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82 posts Joined: Jun 2016 |
gundam business earn like shyt.
net profit 100k monthly or even more. if u open at good location. Conlan7firm more than this. This post has been edited by Ultraman123: Jul 27 2016, 12:57 PM |
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Jul 27 2016, 12:58 PM
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btw, y dnt u make ultraman business?
conlan7firm can earn higher. |
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Jul 27 2016, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE(LegendLee @ Jul 27 2016, 11:51 AM) :thumbup:QUOTE(Axalon @ Jul 27 2016, 11:55 AM) No...I bought most of my stuff from HLJ..they always offer good and discounted prices. Use to buy from XL Shop but found out that buying from HLJ, Hobbysearch and Robot Kingdom is way more cheaper..if you opt the normal shipping. Hlj item + shipping < local item?Start something new like some 3rd party companies are doing for Transformers...like upgrade parts, dioramas etc. There's a huge market in the US for action figures some even being crowdfunded...and not many companies are doing does sort of stuff. QUOTE(shinnasuka @ Jul 27 2016, 12:30 PM) One question which could EASILY be a deal breaker: Are you are gunpla builder or do you have any prior experience in toy collection / plastic models? Built Gundam:MG : Strike Freedom, Destiny, Kryios, Wing Zero HG : Impulse , Buster Don't really can build coz not willing to spend on tools Collection Figurines: FFVII : Cloud Strife, Sephiroth Zoids : Liger Zero, Murasame Liger Yugioh: Exodia, Dark Magician, Summoned Skull Ultraman : Seven & Tiga Kamen Rider : Ryugi, Ohja, Phoenix, Zolda, Tiger DBZ : Gogeto, Frieza, Picollo Crush Gear: Tigeraid, Caesarvern, Dino Spartan, Grifeed Power Ranger: Mighty Ranger Red (From MCD when I was 2") Not hardcore due not cheap collection This post has been edited by Lyu: Jul 27 2016, 01:44 PM |
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Jul 27 2016, 01:13 PM
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Jul 27 2016, 01:17 PM
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279 posts Joined: Jul 2009 From: Subang Jaya SS15 |
if you get alot cheaper price and service is good i think no problem one
plus giving freebies also can attract customer |
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