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SpudGun Market
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:35 pm
by ChunKy
Does anyone know why there seem to be only a small hand full of websites that sell Spud Guns, and their parts?
And why they all seem to be in the US?
And why doesn't someone make a website that sells bits, kits, and fully made guns?
Im not nagging, but there doesn't seem to be much of a market for these things...
My Ma and Pa have invested around £2000 to get my stuff running....So id like to know who would like another website that specialises in sales to the UK, but will also ship abroad for affordable prices....
ChunKy
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:18 pm
by WOW!!
Iam trying to get some stuff going that sells parts and full cannons. Do you have a site?
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:21 pm
by ChunKy
Once i register my Domain Name, then yes...I'll be selling.
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:41 pm
by Kris.Is.Awesome
Hell. I can operate a site if needed. I can easily get anything you need.
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:43 pm
by MrCrowley
i could start one in NZ as there is only one site that sells spudguns and its the most basic combustion ever
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:46 pm
by ChunKy
How much money do you reckon is in SpudGuns?
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:51 pm
by frogy
Most SpudGuns sites are in the US because there are lots of people in the US that have\use\make spudguns and there are also lots of people in the US that make small buisnesses, so thoose two things go hand in hand...
They're are websites that sell bits and peices for guns... lots of them
Pimpman's store sells things
SpudShots store sells kits and peices, and whole guns
http://www.spudshot.com/page3.html
BCVids Store (BC pneumatics "pryo world"
) sells guns and parts
http://www.bcvids.com/store/
And of course SpudGunTechnologyCenter (SGTC) sells guns and parts
http://www.spudtech.com
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:24 pm
by ChunKy
Yea, i've decided that i'll create the cannon that i made a design of, then see if anyone says, 'Hey, i wish i had one of those', then i'll make one for them, at a price of course. But i find that a much better idea than investing lots of money in the business that probably wouldn't pull its own weight. I'll use the money to invest in my Web Design Business instead. I'll let you guys know when its up and running.
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:56 pm
by sgort87
Speaking of online spud gun stores...
Since I have finished most of everything that really matters, I'll now introduce to you all:
Gort's Online Spud Gun Store: <a href="http://www.launchpotatoes.com">LaunchPotatoes.com!</a>
1.5" porting and 2" porting pneumatic Barrel-Sealing valves and launchers with them in use are soon to come - that is when I get my paycheck in 2 days and go buy a good chuck for my lathe!
Please let me know if any of you would like to see anything added and I'd be more than happy to do so! (Providing it isn't a stupid idea.
)
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:34 pm
by WOW!!
I have a 4"in and 4"out piston valve if you want it.
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:42 pm
by SpudStuff
Pics Please. And nice one gort I bet you will have many coustomers if you keep up the good work. Consider selling your cannons in kit form. That way people can learn how to make them.
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:54 pm
by noname
Nice looking website gort, although don't you think 20 bucks is a little steep for a BBQ igniter? That's 67% markup.
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:24 pm
by sgort87
I have to make it worth my trip to mail it out don't I? I suppose maybe I could drop it a buck or two though.
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:17 pm
by noname
Depends on how far the post office is. $18 is fine, only 50% markup (oh well, lazy customers who don't want to go out to a hardware store don't know that).
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:19 pm
by benstern
http://www.thespudmall.com/mall/
(it's now finished!)
Join the mall! All products are listed on froogle. membership is cheap and already 5 different sellers have committed to joining. It is cheaper than your own site and offers more customer attention. I offer full support and the mall can handle and intigrate with any shipper you use. paypal is the mainj payment method but i can easily add any other type too!