Hey Fell.... Kingman, AZ?
Raider Fan
Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
Yuma at least.
Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
how hot it gets in the summer?
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Olemite
Ragz for Teenz? Is that what kids are calling clothes these days? I
am really out of the loop.
Ole
Porsche_Dan
No kidding, in my day those we sanitary devices!
On Nov 29 2006 9:08 AM, Olemite wrote:
> I will also wish you Good Luck!
>
> Ragz for Teenz? Is that what kids are calling clothes these days? I
> am really out of the loop.
>
> Ole
>
> Raider Fan wrote:
> > Fell,
> >
> > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > Yuma at least.
> >
> > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > how hot it gets in the summer?
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On Nov 29 2006 8:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
>
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
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> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
>
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
This is the first I hear of this. Good luck to them. Kingman is a
growing area and, because of the altitude, it doesn't get all that hot in
the summer:
http://ci.kingman.az.us/pages/about/climate.asp
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Raider Fan wrote:
> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
>
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
Kingman stats:
Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state
average.
Population density below state average for cities.
"institutionalized population"? lol-what does that mean?
WuzYoungOnceToo
wrote:
>
> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
Are you kidding? Andy Devine Days brings 'em in from all over the
world! ;-)
I met and married my wife in Kingman. Then we got out as quickly as we
could.
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
Almost as hot an nearby Lake Havasu City, where I spent my childhood.
Think "Hell", then add 10 degrees.
WuzYoungOnceToo
>
> "institutionalized population"? lol-what does that mean?
It means "don't pick up the soap".
Tanya AKA MissT74
On Nov 29 2006 10:36 AM, WuzYoungOnceToo wrote:
> On Nov 29, 10:52 am, "Raider Fan"
> wrote:
> >
> > Fell,
> >
> > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > Yuma at least.
>
> Are you kidding? Andy Devine Days brings 'em in from all over the
> world! ;-)
>
> I met and married my wife in Kingman. Then we got out as quickly as we
> could.
LOL, consider Kingman simply a stop on the way to Vegas, maybe then it sounds
better.
: )
T
>
> > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > how hot it gets in the summer?
>
> Almost as hot an nearby Lake Havasu City, where I spent my childhood.
> Think "Hell", then add 10 degrees.
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LOL, that means we have a prison out here.
: )
T
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On Nov 29 2006 9:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
>
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
Retail is a bitch, but the idea I sold him on was the fact that we have so few
clothing stores out here, let alone ANY that carry designer brands (Tommy,
Abercrombie, etc) AND because it's a low income area, we're bringing them in as
resale. Cheap clothes because they're used, but nicer labels then Wal Mart.
Hopefully once the word really gets around the community, it will be a gold
mine. Especially when we open the store RagZ for KidZ and RagZ, Women's
Boutique.
T
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On Nov 29 2006 1:15 PM, Tanya AKA MissT74 wrote:
>
>
>
> On Nov 29 2006 9:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
>
> > Fell,
> >
> > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > Yuma at least.
> >
> > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > how hot it gets in the summer?
>
> Retail is a bitch, but the idea I sold him on was the fact that we have so few
> clothing stores out here, let alone ANY that carry designer brands (Tommy,
> Abercrombie, etc) AND because it's a low income area, we're bringing them in
> as
> resale. Cheap clothes because they're used, but nicer labels then Wal Mart.
>
> Hopefully once the word really gets around the community, it will be a gold
> mine. Especially when we open the store RagZ for KidZ and RagZ, Women's
> Boutique.
>
> T
I think there's a typo. "Rags" does not have a "Z" in it anywhere.
Oh wait, I see what you did there. I guess that's your brilliant way to tap
into the Arizona youth market - incorrect spelling. It's so radical
(radiKal/RAADIKAL?) it might actually work!
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Aodhan
>
Prison, dude.
Aodhan
brewmaster
> On Nov 29 2006 10:35 AM, JohnnyYooper wrote:
>
> > Raider Fan wrote:
> > > Fell,
> > >
> > > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > > Yuma at least.
> > >
> > > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > > how hot it gets in the summer?
> >
> >
> > Kingman stats:
> > Median house value significantly below state average.
> > Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
> > Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
> > Median age above state average.
> > Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
> > Renting percentage below state average.
> > Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
> > Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state
> > average.
> > Population density below state average for cities.
> >
> > "institutionalized population"? lol-what does that mean?
>
> LOL, that means we have a prison out here.
>
I moved to Phoenix from L.A. in 1985 (for work during construction of Palo
Verde, would never move there intentionally...sorry Arlo). As I was
driving out for the first time down the 10 I passed that sign that said
"Correctional Institution, do not stop for hitchkikers." I'm still
laughing.
> : )
>
> T
Tanya AKA MissT74
LOL
Hey, I thought it was cute. The 14 year old daughter thought it was cool too.
: )
T
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Then shouldn't it be "rAgZ 4 tEeNz"?
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Tanya sounds like you will an ample suppy of PT help in the store,
I was in retail management for 25 years Train, Train, Train, write down
every thing you discuse with any employee to cover your self, and aways make
sure the delivery door is locked. It can be a fun job if you have good
employees.
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Raider Fan
>
> Retail is a bitch, but the idea I sold him on was the fact that we have so
few
> clothing stores out here, let alone ANY that carry designer brands (Tommy,
> Abercrombie, etc) AND because it's a low income area, we're bringing them in
as
> resale. Cheap clothes because they're used, but nicer labels then Wal Mart.
>
> Hopefully once the word really gets around the community, it will be a gold
> mine. Especially when we open the store RagZ for KidZ and RagZ, Women's
> Boutique.
>
The good thing about the model is it's not as dependant on the Christmas
season. Actually, Christmas is probably the worst time for second-hand
clothes. Most people would hope to receive something new for a Christmas
gift. If you succeed in getting the word out, you should have a
relatively (compared to most retail clothing stores) consistent revenue
stream.
GambleAB
you came up with the name? Granted I'm not exactly in tune with the
younger generation anymore, but it seems like that name is offputting.
The stores when I was a kid were fairly innocuous, like Structure or Urban
Outfitters.
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While normally this may be true, when you take into consideration the community
where we're at, the average median income, etc, it is a very, very poor
community. While most would "hope" to receive something new, it's not a given in
this town and in fact, would be more of the opposite.
You have to live here and know the economics of this community to truly
understand.
Von Fourche
"Raider Fan" <raidersgo...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
>
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
>
So Fell is giving up his dream of making millions at the poker tables
and is now planning to make millions as the next Hot Topic or Abercrombie
and Fitch? I hope he succeeds. When he visits one of the garment
factories in China who are making his cloths he can teach the forced labor
to play Hold 'em.
Tanya AKA MissT74
On Nov 29 2006 11:31 AM, GambleAB wrote:
> Chris makes a good point, kind of. What market research was done before
> you came up with the name?
I'm heavily involved with the community and with my daughter's school and school
aged children. I've done surveys, asked around, etc. etc and for the most part,
everyone seems to love the name, even adults (that have children). Since the
kids are my target market, I've focused more on them, but they have really loved
it and noone has seem put off by it, at least so far. : )
T
Granted I'm not exactly in tune with the
> younger generation anymore, but it seems like that name is offputting.
> The stores when I was a kid were fairly innocuous, like Structure or Urban
> Outfitters.
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Gambling age in China is 5?
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>
>
> So Fell is giving up his dream of making millions at the poker tables
> and is now planning to make millions as the next Hot Topic or Abercrombie
> and Fitch? I hope he succeeds. When he visits one of the garment
> factories in China who are making his cloths he can teach the forced labor
> to play Hold 'em.
No Chinese involved. He's reselling clothes that somebody already bought
new. He just needs to leverage the average poor resident by paying them a
much needed buck or two and selling it to a different average poor
resident for ten.
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On Nov 29 2006 12:14 PM, Raider Fan wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 12:39 PM, Von Fourche wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > So Fell is giving up his dream of making millions at the poker tables
> > and is now planning to make millions as the next Hot Topic or Abercrombie
> > and Fitch? I hope he succeeds. When he visits one of the garment
> > factories in China who are making his cloths he can teach the forced labor
> > to play Hold 'em.
>
> No Chinese involved. He's reselling clothes that somebody already bought
> new. He just needs to leverage the average poor resident by paying them a
> much needed buck or two
(cough) eBay (cough)
and selling it to a different average poor
> resident for ten.
(cough) $3-$7 (cough)
: )
Tanya AKA MissT74
On Nov 29 2006 11:32 AM, Up Front Poker wrote:
>
> Tanya sounds like you will an ample suppy of PT help in the store,
>
> I was in retail management for 25 years Train, Train, Train, write down
> every thing you discuse with any employee to cover your self, and aways make
> sure the delivery door is locked. It can be a fun job if you have good
> employees.
I already found 3. 1 I stole from Home Depot paint dept, 1 is the store's next
door neighbor, and 1 is my mother's square dancing partner.
: )
T
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pokerchimp
> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
>
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
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> "Raider Fan" wrote in message
Why would he teach his forced labor a skill that would take them away from the
work?
GL you two on your new adventure.
mycousin
So where is fellknight staying, in your guest room? Bedroom?
CHarrison100
On Nov 29 2006 2:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 11:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
>
> > Fell,
> >
> > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > Yuma at least.
> >
> > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > how hot it gets in the summer?
>
>
> thumbers on stars, pokerchimp1 on absolute
I say under but over "Age of RGPers"
Rember Stone got into the "Fell goes Pro" mix
pltrgyst
>> I think there's a typo. "Rags" does not have a "Z" in it anywhere.
>>
>> Oh wait, I see what you did there. I guess that's your brilliant way to tap
>> into the Arizona youth market - incorrect spelling. It's so radical
>> (radiKal/RAADIKAL?) it might actually work!
>
>LOL
>
>Hey, I thought it was cute. The 14 year old daughter thought it was cool too.
And it makes a much stronger trademark, as well.
-- Larry
Raider Fan
I'll take the under. I've managed to make it on MANY killfiles over the
years.
Tanya AKA MissT74
He has his own place.
brewmaster
> On Nov 29 2006 2:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29 2006 11:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
> >
> > > Fell,
> > >
> > > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > > Yuma at least.
> > >
> > > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > > how hot it gets in the summer?
> >
> >
> > thumbers on stars, pokerchimp1 on absolute
>
> I say under but over "Age of RGPers"
>
> Rember Stone got into the "Fell goes Pro" mix
That one is over 700 or 800 isn't it? Maybe more? Of course, depending
on where the speculation in this thread goes....
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Definately going to be fewer posts (not even counting Stones entries
into the Fell goes Pro).
1) Less controversy (despite the insinuations concerning the
newly-forged partnership). Simply well-wishings for a new venture do
not a looong thread make.
2) More general head-shaking over what seems a rapid
change-of-direction.
3) Less poker content (there *was* some discussion of the relative
merits of embarking on the poker profession in the early stages of the
former thread).
Teo
Tanya AKA MissT74
LOL, for sure the under, but the thread is growing slower then I thought it
would.
Which is GREAT, imo.
Raiderfan, I guess you really did get a lot of people to killfile you. Either
that, or it's still early.
; )
T
On Nov 29 2006 12:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 11:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
>
> > Fell,
> >
> > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > Yuma at least.
> >
> > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > how hot it gets in the summer?
>
>
> thumbers on stars, pokerchimp1 on absolute
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FellKnight
> Fell,
>
> Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> Yuma at least.
Thanks. We do plan to expand into a statewide chain eventually.
> Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> how hot it gets in the summer?
I spent 6 weeks in Vegas in 2005... I think I have some idea (DAMN HOT) ;)
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> clothing stores out here, let alone ANY that carry designer brands (Tommy,
> Abercrombie, etc) AND because it's a low income area, we're bringing them in as
> resale. Cheap clothes because they're used, but nicer labels then Wal Mart.
>
> Hopefully once the word really gets around the community, it will be a gold
> mine. Especially when we open the store RagZ for KidZ and RagZ, Women's
> Boutique.
>
> T
Platos Closet?
I used to be part owner of a Platos Closet in Michigan where they buy
and sell gently used designer clothes. Same thing? I have already
went through the process here and left because the other majority
partner turned out to be an ass (after I had known him for 4 years) If
you have any questions or concerns to bounce off me fee free to ask.
Tanya AKA MissT74
Sounds very similar, yes.
My original concept/idea was taken from Buffalo's Exchange, which is primarily
in Phx/Vegas, but without the consignment portion of it, YET. We may incorporate
that, or we may not, it will depend.
I'll let you know if we need any help/advice!
Thanks,
T
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> > No Chinese involved. He's reselling clothes that somebody already bought
> > new. He just needs to leverage the average poor resident by paying them a
> > much needed buck or two
>
> (cough) eBay (cough)
>
> and selling it to a different average poor
> > resident for ten.
>
> (cough) $3-$7 (cough)
>
> : )
>
> T
>
Ok, see, this is the part that I don't get. I'm not trying to be an asshole or
rain on your parade or anything, but there seems to be a fatal flaw in this
endeavor. Most teenagers that I know/knew or that I taught when I was a H.S.
teacher viewed clothes as a status symbol. Those who actually bought
Abercrombie and Structure and AE stuff did so because they liked the status this
conferred on them. Buying used cheapens this. Add this to the hangup some
people have about wearing clothes that others have previously worn, and this
would seem like a problem to me. In and of itself, I don't think that this
would make the store a bad business decision. Now I understand that some people
don't have the money to buy this stuff new but still want the things and would
be willing to buy it used. Why not just get it on eBay? It's probably cheaper
(I have no frame of reference when it comes to buying used clothes, but from my
experience, eBay is cheaper than going to retail stores for the same items and I
don't see why this would be any different) and has a larger inventory, probably
exponentially so.
I guess this question is more for Fell - what would compel you to move to a
different country and cash out your poker bankroll to invest in a business that
commissioned no market research surveys or drafted any business models that we
know of other than the opinions of Tanya's teenage daughter and a few of her
friends (if I'm wrong and there was actual market research done here, let me
know and I'll recant) in an economically depressed area from what I can gather
from what Tanya is saying, being owned by two people without extensive retail
experience.
My overdeveloped sense of schadenfrude makes me want to see this business fail
as it does all new businesses, but please don't take this as a personal attack
or anything, just curiousity.
Tanya AKA MissT74
Please, I barely clean my own garage. As far as his bed, you'll need to ask him,
I have no knowledge of it's "comfort".
mycousin
On Nov 29 2006 2:23 PM, Tanya AKA MissT74 wrote:
>
> LOL, for sure the under, but the thread is growing slower then I thought it
> would.
>
> Which is GREAT, imo.
>
> Raiderfan, I guess you really did get a lot of people to killfile you. Either
> that, or it's still early.
>
> ; )
>
> T
>
>
> On Nov 29 2006 12:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29 2006 11:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
> >
> > > Fell,
> > >
> > > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > > Yuma at least.
> > >
> > > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > > how hot it gets in the summer?
even though you have a name already, i have a few backup name ideas.
"the clothes the sluts on the O.C. wear."
"Someone elses laundry."
"Salvation Army II, cruise control, (or...this time it's personal)
"420 Fashions (always a good idea to refer to something that kids think is cool
and most adults don't get)
"Tara Reid might of thrown up on it." (alternate-"Lindsay Lohan snorted blow off
these jeans")
"rodeo in the desert"
"Second hand clothes, i swear we washed them."
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John_Brian_K
Trust me it works. You get little good looking teenage girls who come
in selling their "gently used" (which, in my case, had to be freshly
laundered) clothes and also looking around and finding a couple pair of
jeans along with a couple tops and thats all there is to it. Trust me
in the area I did this it worked VERY well.
FellKnight
> On Nov 29 2006 12:39 PM, Von Fourche wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > So Fell is giving up his dream of making millions at the poker tables
> > and is now planning to make millions as the next Hot Topic or Abercrombie
> > and Fitch? I hope he succeeds. When he visits one of the garment
> > factories in China who are making his cloths he can teach the forced labor
> > to play Hold 'em.
>
> No Chinese involved. He's reselling clothes that somebody already bought
> new. He just needs to leverage the average poor resident by paying them a
> much needed buck or two and selling it to a different average poor
> resident for ten.
Ten would be heavenly, but the average price of our items is $5
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> LOL, for sure the under, but the thread is growing slower then I thought it
> would.
>
> Which is GREAT, imo.
>
> Raiderfan, I guess you really did get a lot of people to killfile you. Either
> that, or it's still early.
>
> ; )
>
> T
Hmmm...interesting reply. Anything you want to tell us T?
>
>
> On Nov 29 2006 12:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29 2006 11:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
> >
> > > Fell,
> > >
> > > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > > Yuma at least.
> > >
> > > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > > how hot it gets in the summer?
> >
> >
> > thumbers on stars, pokerchimp1 on absolute
----
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Sometimes you just gotta say what the fuck, make your move.
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monkeyman
> "the clothes the sluts on the O.C. wear."
> "Someone elses laundry."
> "Salvation Army II, cruise control, (or...this time it's personal)
> "420 Fashions (always a good idea to refer to something that kids think is
> cool
> and most adults don't get)
> "Tara Reid might of thrown up on it." (alternate-"Lindsay Lohan snorted blow
> off
> these jeans")
> "rodeo in the desert"
> "Second hand clothes, i swear we washed them."
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
well done. 7 attempts at comedy and you missed on each.
Tanya AKA MissT74
There has already been several businesses that have used the same fundemental
thinking and have been huge successes. The first I can think of is "Once Upon A
Child", it started as one store and is nationwide now with franchises.
(http://www.onceuponachild.com/ ) another well known store is Buffalo Exchange,
actually geared towards college aged students, but the same concept.
The main idea is bringing the labels to the community, and letting the kids have
the ability to purchase the items they like or want, based on labels or not, at
the price they can afford. We carry both new and used, so if it's a kid of a
doctor who wants a new pair of Abercrombie jeans, but doesn't want to drive to
Vegas, then here we are. If it's a kid of a minimum wage earning parent who
would love a pair of Abercrombie jeans, but can't afford the new $80 price tag
(in Vegas) or even the new $40 price tag (at RagZ), then they can buy a used
pair at $7.
The status of wearing the designer labels, or "cute" clothes is still there,
even if they are used clothing because of the fact that the clothes don't
necessarily look used. We have been very stringent on our acceptance of clothing
items and have rejected numerous items. Hence, one of the main reasons why we're
concerned about consignment. I tend to think that if we were to accept
consigment, we would have to reject a lot of clothes that would be brought into
us, which would then tend to cause harmful feelings towards the store, thus it's
best to simply not do consignment, IMO, at this time.
As for the questions directed towards Fell, I'll leave those for him to answer.
Kingman is a booming community and is dying for stores that it doesn't already
have. Most rural communities are, which is why Sam Walton was such a huge
success. He started with the rural communities first, then went mainstream into
major cities. This may make it harder to become an "overnight" success, but the
capability is still there.
There are so many businesses that would do great here, simply because they're
NOT HERE, yet.
Tanya AKA MissT74
On Nov 29 2006 1:46 PM, brewmaster wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 12:23 PM, Tanya AKA MissT74 wrote:
>
> > LOL, for sure the under, but the thread is growing slower then I thought it
> > would.
> >
> > Which is GREAT, imo.
> >
> > Raiderfan, I guess you really did get a lot of people to killfile you.
> > Either
> > that, or it's still early.
> >
> > ; )
> >
> > T
>
> Hmmm...interesting reply. Anything you want to tell us T?
>
Can I play the ignorant female role and state that I don't know what you're
talking about??
T
> >
> >
> > On Nov 29 2006 12:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
> >
> > > On Nov 29 2006 11:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
> > >
> > > > Fell,
> > > >
> > > > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from the
> > > > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
> > > > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > > > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > > > Yuma at least.
> > > >
> > > > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
> > > > how hot it gets in the summer?
> > >
> > >
> > > thumbers on stars, pokerchimp1 on absolute
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mycousin
On Nov 29 2006 2:50 PM, monkeyman wrote:
>
> > "the clothes the sluts on the O.C. wear."
> > "Someone elses laundry."
> > "Salvation Army II, cruise control, (or...this time it's personal)
> > "420 Fashions (always a good idea to refer to something that kids think is
> > cool
> > and most adults don't get)
> > "Tara Reid might of thrown up on it." (alternate-"Lindsay Lohan snorted blow
> > off
> > these jeans")
> > "rodeo in the desert"
> > "Second hand clothes, i swear we washed them."
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> >
>
> well done. 7 attempts at comedy and you missed on each.
oh i dunno, i thought at least three were hits. tough crowd tough crowd.
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GambleAB
>
> when you take into consideration the community
> where we're at, the average median income, etc,
Wow.
"average" and "median" are two different things. The average of
something is the mean, where the median is the number that has equal
number of sums above and below it. To find the average of something, you
would take all of the sums, add them together, and divide by the number of
sums you have. To find the median of something, you would list all of the
sums from highest to lowest and take the one that is exactly in the
middle. You cannot take an average of a median.
Here is the formula to find the average median:
Median
--------------------------
1
But maybe I'm incorrect, as my knowledge is soely from school learning
years ago and I have zero real world business experience. Where did you
look up the average median income of your town?
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same reason the trojan war started i think.
Aodhan
>
I hope you aren't intending on doing this as a primary living. Average
price $5. Say your average cost per item is $2. That gives you $3 gross
profit per item. Lets say you do a monster business for Kingman (I've been
there. Unless the cacti suddenly get an urge for Hilfiger....), and sell
an average of 5 items per hour, for 10 hours a day.
That's $150 a day GROSS profit. Now add in tax, business licensing, rent,
utilities, paying your emploiyees, insurance, etc. Even being generous and
saying that only comes to $50 a day, that leaves you and MissT $100 per
day to split between you. That's $5 an hour, you can make more standing
behind the counter at a movie theater.
Not meaning to be a gloom and doom, but have you done financial
forecasting? A business plan? Calculated your break even point in
daily/weekly/monthly sales? Figured out advertising? etc,etc.
Aodhan
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On Nov 29 2006 2:55 PM, GambleAB wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 11:37 AM, Tanya AKA MissT74 wrote:
>
>
> >
> > when you take into consideration the community
> > where we're at, the average median income, etc,
>
>
> Wow.
>
> "average" and "median" are two different things. The average of
> something is the mean, where the median is the number that has equal
> number of sums above and below it. To find the average of something, you
> would take all of the sums, add them together, and divide by the number of
> sums you have. To find the median of something, you would list all of the
> sums from highest to lowest and take the one that is exactly in the
> middle. You cannot take an average of a median.
> Here is the formula to find the average median:
>
> Median
> --------------------------
> 1
>
>
>
> But maybe I'm incorrect, as my knowledge is soely from school learning
> years ago and I have zero real world business experience. Where did you
> look up the average median income of your town?
Hey, didn't i see you on tv!!!!
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JohnnyYooper
GambleAB wrote:
>
> "average" and "median" are two different things. The average of
> something is the mean, where the median is the number that has equal
> number of sums above and below it. To find the average of something, you
> would take all of the sums, add them together, and divide by the number of
> sums you have. To find the median of something, you would list all of the
> sums from highest to lowest and take the one that is exactly in the
> middle. You cannot take an average of a median.
> Here is the formula to find the average median:
>
> Median
> --------------------------
> 1
>
>
>
> But maybe I'm incorrect, as my knowledge is soely from school learning
> years ago and I have zero real world business experience. Where did you
> look up the average median income of your town?
oh, give it a break. you know what she meant. if bill gates lived
there, the median would be what, 20 billion? the question is, where did
you learn to be so obnoxious?
Aodhan
> on where the speculation in this thread goes....
My reader shows 858 unread messages in the thread, and I read about maybe
60 or 70 total, so that puts it around 930 or so, minus the probably 100+
stone threads.
Aodhan
--------
Raider Fan
> > "the clothes the sluts on the O.C. wear."
> > "Someone elses laundry."
> > "Salvation Army II, cruise control, (or...this time it's personal)
> > "420 Fashions (always a good idea to refer to something that kids think is
> > cool
> > and most adults don't get)
> > "Tara Reid might of thrown up on it." (alternate-"Lindsay Lohan snorted
blow
> > off
> > these jeans")
> > "rodeo in the desert"
> > "Second hand clothes, i swear we washed them."
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> >
>
> well done. 7 attempts at comedy and you missed on each.
I wouldn't give him a donut. 420 was funny and the last one wasn't bad.
I liked the first one too, but I don't think you can have a store name
with the word sluts in it. It would be tough to advertise.
pltrgyst
>"average" and "median" are two different things. The average of
>something is the mean, where the median is the number that has equal
>number of sums above and below it....
Mathematically, "average" is a general term, which may be used to refer to the
mean, the median, or the mode.
In common use, it generally refers to the mean.
-- Larry
mycousin
thank you sir, the critics can really get a guy down, it's nice to have some
positive reinforcement, even if it is from a raiders fan.
John_Brian_K
owned by a company based in Minnesota called Winmark. They are
succesful as evidenced by their pretty nice headquarters where everyone
who wants one of these franchises goes for training.
Fell, Tanya I would consider getting a hold of them and asking some
questions. The franchise fee was not that much and they provide a
pretty big support staff as well as software that helps you track
things.
monkeyman
the 420 one might have been over my head.
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Raider Fan
>
> oh, give it a break. you know what she meant. if bill gates lived
> there, the median would be what, 20 billion? the question is, where did
> you learn to be so obnoxious?
Maybe you should read the formula again, or something.
Raider Fan
> On Nov 29 2006 12:14 PM, Raider Fan wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29 2006 12:39 PM, Von Fourche wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > So Fell is giving up his dream of making millions at the poker
tables
> > > and is now planning to make millions as the next Hot Topic or
Abercrombie
> > > and Fitch? I hope he succeeds. When he visits one of the garment
> > > factories in China who are making his cloths he can teach the forced
labor
> > > to play Hold 'em.
> >
> > No Chinese involved. He's reselling clothes that somebody already bought
> > new. He just needs to leverage the average poor resident by paying them a
> > much needed buck or two and selling it to a different average poor
> > resident for ten.
>
> Ten would be heavenly, but the average price of our items is $5
>
> Fell
> --
> Website: www.fellknight.com
> Email: fellknight at gmail dot com
Well, you guys set the prices. I think you missed here. Make it ten and
then have the occassional sale. How can you have a sale when you've
already priced so low?
FellKnight
Fair questions.
Tanya did draft up a comprehensive business plan, and while there was no
professionally completed market commissionned, Tanya did direct me to a
listing of all clothing businesses in Kingman and area, and there was
clearly nothing even close to what was proposed.
As for the eBay thing, you really have to buy clothing in bulk or else you
are paying out the nose for shipping and handling charges. Clothing is
not the best thing to buy online.
Fell
--
Website: www.fellknight.com
Email: fellknight at gmail dot com
---
JohnnyYooper
Raider Fan wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 3:05 PM, JohnnyYooper wrote:
>
> >
> > oh, give it a break. you know what she meant. if bill gates lived
> > there, the median would be what, 20 billion? the question is, where did
> > you learn to be so obnoxious?
>
> Maybe you should read the formula again, or something.
i didnt even look at the "formula". gamble was just nitpicking when
it was obvious what tanya meant. (and then throwing his year and a
half of college education at her)
brewmaster
> On Nov 29 2006 1:46 PM, brewmaster wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29 2006 12:23 PM, Tanya AKA MissT74 wrote:
> >
> > > LOL, for sure the under, but the thread is growing slower then I thought
it
> > > would.
> > >
> > > Which is GREAT, imo.
> > >
> > > Raiderfan, I guess you really did get a lot of people to killfile you.
> > > Either
> > > that, or it's still early.
> > >
> > > ; )
> > >
> > > T
> >
> > Hmmm...interesting reply. Anything you want to tell us T?
> >
>
> Can I play the ignorant female role and state that I don't know what you're
> talking about??
>
Ok
> T
>
>
> > >
> > >
> > > On Nov 29 2006 12:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
> > >
> > > > On Nov 29 2006 11:52 AM, Raider Fan wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Fell,
> > > > >
> > > > > Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from
the
> > > > > convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems
like
> > > > > Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
> > > > > consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
> > > > > Yuma at least.
> > > > >
> > > > > Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any
idea
> > > > > how hot it gets in the summer?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > thumbers on stars, pokerchimp1 on absolute
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WuzYoungOnceToo
>
> i didnt even look at the "formula". gamble was just nitpicking when
> it was obvious what tanya meant. (and then throwing his year and a
> half of college education at her)
Ah, now I see why you're so lost here. In a previous thread you
responded to Michael Sullivan's comments about "MEDIAN" pay for people
with Bachelor's degrees:
"Michael Sullivan wrote:
> Median pay for someone with a Bachelor's degree in
> this country is arond 50k.
even 50k is a little high. here are some stats for 2006 for the 10
highest number of job offers. notice "educational services" (teachers)
at 30k.
Accounting Services $46,039
Engineering Services $49,715
Building, Developing, General Contracting $45,052
Consulting Services $47,037
Financial Services $43,950
Educational Services $30,291
Petroleum & Coal Products $53,611
Aerospace $54,410
Retail/Wholesale Trade $34,932
Transportation Equipment Mfg $51,610"
The stats you cite are for "AVERAGE" starting salary offers. (Source:
http://www.jobweb.com/SalaryInfo/06_springupdate.htm) There's a
difference.
Chris in Texas
On Nov 29 2006 3:16 PM, Raider Fan wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 2:45 PM, FellKnight wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29 2006 12:14 PM, Raider Fan wrote:
> >
> > > On Nov 29 2006 12:39 PM, Von Fourche wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > So Fell is giving up his dream of making millions at the poker
> tables
> > > > and is now planning to make millions as the next Hot Topic or
> Abercrombie
> > > > and Fitch? I hope he succeeds. When he visits one of the garment
> > > > factories in China who are making his cloths he can teach the forced
> labor
> > > > to play Hold 'em.
> > >
> > > No Chinese involved. He's reselling clothes that somebody already bought
> > > new. He just needs to leverage the average poor resident by paying them a
> > > much needed buck or two and selling it to a different average poor
> > > resident for ten.
> >
> > Ten would be heavenly, but the average price of our items is $5
> >
> > Fell
> > --
> > Website: http://www.fellknight.com/
> > Email: fellknight at gmail dot com
>
> Well, you guys set the prices. I think you missed here. Make it ten and
> then have the occassional sale. How can you have a sale when you've
> already priced so low?
I'm guessing their occassional "promotions" (which is what sales are) would be
more geared towards "look what we got in this week!" type deals.
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Tanya AKA MissT74
My apologies for not being exact and precise, I didn't think I had to be as this
is not a college paper or thesis that I am turning into my professor.
I have lived in Kingman, Arizona for just about 5 years and am very involved in
my community. I KNOW that this is a poor community. I see it everyday,
especially in terms of medical insurance and the fact that about 60% of the
community is on AHCCCS. (That's welfare in Arizona).
Come on Aaron, give me a break.
T
On Nov 29 2006 1:55 PM, GambleAB wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 11:37 AM, Tanya AKA MissT74 wrote:
>
>
> >
> > when you take into consideration the community
> > where we're at, the average median income, etc,
>
>
> Wow.
>
> "average" and "median" are two different things. The average of
> something is the mean, where the median is the number that has equal
> number of sums above and below it. To find the average of something, you
> would take all of the sums, add them together, and divide by the number of
> sums you have. To find the median of something, you would list all of the
> sums from highest to lowest and take the one that is exactly in the
> middle. You cannot take an average of a median.
> Here is the formula to find the average median:
>
> Median
> --------------------------
> 1
>
>
>
> But maybe I'm incorrect, as my knowledge is soely from school learning
> years ago and I have zero real world business experience. Where did you
> look up the average median income of your town?
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No it isn't obvious. Did she mean average (mean) or median? How did she
get this figure? Why would you say "average median" when you mean one or
the other? These are all legitamate questions and aren't some sort of
attack on your online friend, so why are you getting all defensive? Why
can't she answer the question without you jumping in and yelling at people
on her behalf?
Although you did kind of out yourself as a know-nothing loud mouth when
you said something about my "year and a half of college education", which
just isn't true.
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Chris in Texas
tell that to the guys that started Hooters
Tanya AKA MissT74
On Nov 29 2006 2:40 PM, GambleAB wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 2:24 PM, JohnnyYooper wrote:
>
>
> > i didnt even look at the "formula". gamble was just nitpicking when
> > it was obvious what tanya meant. (and then throwing his year and a
> > half of college education at her)
>
>
> No it isn't obvious. Did she mean average (mean) or median? How did she
> get this figure? Why would you say "average median" when you mean one or
> the other? These are all legitamate questions and aren't some sort of
> attack on your online friend, so why are you getting all defensive? Why
> can't she answer the question without you jumping in and yelling at people
> on her behalf?
So, basically, I just typed in the wrong words:
The median income for a household in the city was $34,086, and the median income
for a family was $41,327. Males had a median income of $32,036 versus $21,134
for females.
The /wiki/Per_capita_income for the city was $17,181. About 8.2% of families and
11.6% of the population were below the /wiki/Poverty_line, including 15.3% of
those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingman,_Arizona
T
> Although you did kind of out yourself as a know-nothing loud mouth when
> you said something about my "year and a half of college education", which
> just isn't true.
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>
> tell that to the guys that started Hooters
Yeah, but "Hooters" is a double entendre. "Sluts" is pretty much a
one-meaning word ;-)
Raider Fan
> Although you did kind of out yourself as a know-nothing loud mouth when
> you said something about my "year and a half of college education", which
> just isn't true.
Not all of us know whether or not that is true, but a high percentage of
us know he outted himself with the Gates moving in and driving the median
up to $20 billion.
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mycousin
On Nov 29 2006 3:43 PM, Chris in Texas wrote:
>
>
>
> On Nov 29 2006 3:06 PM, Raider Fan wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29 2006 2:50 PM, monkeyman wrote:
> >
> > > > "the clothes the sluts on the O.C. wear."
> > > > "Someone elses laundry."
> > > > "Salvation Army II, cruise control, (or...this time it's personal)
> > > > "420 Fashions (always a good idea to refer to something that kids think
> > > > is
> > > > cool
> > > > and most adults don't get)
> > > > "Tara Reid might of thrown up on it." (alternate-"Lindsay Lohan snorted
> > blow
> > > > off
> > > > these jeans")
> > > > "rodeo in the desert"
> > > > "Second hand clothes, i swear we washed them."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hope this helps.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > well done. 7 attempts at comedy and you missed on each.
> >
> > I wouldn't give him a donut. 420 was funny and the last one wasn't bad.
> > I liked the first one too, but I don't think you can have a store name
> > with the word sluts in it. It would be tough to advertise.
>
> tell that to the guys that started Hooters
amen, and godbless texas son! i once had a girlfriend from texas, she had never
been out of the state until that year,ah those were the days, as the chicano's
say,
un que estante!
mycousin
i'll change it to rakes.
WuzYoungOnceToo
>
> My apologies for not being exact and precise, I didn't think I had to be as this
> is not a college paper or thesis that I am turning into my professor.
You weren't inexact nor imprecise. You were ambiguous ;-)
> I have lived in Kingman, Arizona for just about 5 years and am very involved in
> my community. I KNOW that this is a poor community. I see it everyday,
> especially in terms of medical insurance and the fact that about 60% of the
> community is on AHCCCS. (That's welfare in Arizona).
>
> Come on Aaron, give me a break.
Rather than be needlessly defensive you might want to consider actually
paying attention to some of the astute observations you've been given
here...particularly Aodhan's rough number-crunching. Of course, if
being defensive in response to critical feedback is more important to
you than having your business succeed...then nevermind.
Tanya AKA MissT74
On Nov 29 2006 2:55 PM, WuzYoungOnceToo wrote:
> On Nov 29, 3:42 pm, Tanya AKA MissT74 <43084...@recpoker.com> wrote:
> >
> > My apologies for not being exact and precise, I didn't think I had to be as
> > this
> > is not a college paper or thesis that I am turning into my professor.
>
> You weren't inexact nor imprecise. You were ambiguous ;-)
And I apologized for that, I have put the sources Aaron asked for in another
response.
>
> > I have lived in Kingman, Arizona for just about 5 years and am very involved
> > in
> > my community. I KNOW that this is a poor community. I see it everyday,
> > especially in terms of medical insurance and the fact that about 60% of the
> > community is on AHCCCS. (That's welfare in Arizona).
> >
> > Come on Aaron, give me a break.
>
> Rather than be needlessly defensive you might want to consider actually
> paying attention to some of the astute observations you've been given
> here...particularly Aodhan's rough number-crunching. Of course, if
> being defensive in response to critical feedback is more important to
> you than having your business succeed...then nevermind.
I don't like being defensive, and I actually haven't felt too defensive with
this thread yet, so I apologize if it came across that way.
However, I do feel as if this thread is going the wrong way. I had no intentions
of asking, needing, or wanting advice from RGP members regarding my business. DO
NOT take that the wrong way, I appreciate advice and I have open ears when I
hear it, but I don't feel that I should have to, or need to, explain myself and
my business to RGP. I have a great group of business people that I already work
with in Kingman, with the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club.
I think the main point of the thread was supposed to be "Fellknight moved to
Kingman".
T
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mycousin
noooo, not quite what the point was sposed to be i don't think.
Chris in Texas
On Nov 29 2006 3:48 PM, WuzYoungOnceToo wrote:
Then they could dress Fell up in one of those used Gap mini-dresses and call it
"Sluts with Nuts".
(and he knows I'm kidding, so no need to come rushing to his defense).
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mycousin
On Nov 29 2006 4:08 PM, Chris in Texas wrote:
>
>
>
> On Nov 29 2006 3:48 PM, WuzYoungOnceToo wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29, 3:44 pm, Chris in Texas <43074...@recpoker.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > tell that to the guys that started Hooters
> >
> > Yeah, but "Hooters" is a double entendre. "Sluts" is pretty much a
> > one-meaning word ;-)
>
> Then they could dress Fell up in one of those used Gap mini-dresses and call
> it
> "Sluts with Nuts".
>
>
> (and he knows I'm kidding, so no need to come rushing to his defense).
>
> does gap make + sizes?
pokerchimp
have little knowledge of the used clothes retail business. It is huge. I
live in St. Augustine, FL. Yes, it is very different demographics, but
there 5 thrift shops and 10 consignment shops and believe me they are
thriving in all age and economic groups. It is not at all uncool to be
wearing used. Some people will, and some people won't, but there is
definitely a large market.
My nephew, who is 20 and in college and the son of a prosperous doctor,
loves thrift shops and has shopped there since his early teens.
As for comparison with eBay, where I have several thousand transactions,
mostly as a seller, there are some problems with buying/selling used
clothing. First you can't really inspect the condition and have to trust
the seller. Second, it weighs a lot and is expensive to ship. Third, it
will have to be sized right with no option to try on. I have tried both
buying and selling. Not good experiences.
As for a hasty decision by Fellknight, I don't think it was that hasty.
Also Fell has his whole life ahead of him. He can afford to fuck up and
start over if it doesn't work out. Tanya already has a successful
business that is sustaining her daughter and herself. Some things you
just do for love, or the chance at it.
On Nov 29 2006 3:41 PM, Chris Argento wrote:
> > > No Chinese involved. He's reselling clothes that somebody already bought
> > > new. He just needs to leverage the average poor resident by paying them a
> > > much needed buck or two
> >
> > (cough) eBay (cough)
> >
> > and selling it to a different average poor
> > > resident for ten.
> >
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>
> On Nov 29 2006 2:55 PM, WuzYoungOnceToo wrote:
>
> > You weren't inexact nor imprecise. You were ambiguous ;-)
>
> And I apologized for that, I have put the sources Aaron asked for in another response.
Note the little winky emoticon? That was a joke.
> I don't like being defensive, and I actually haven't felt too defensive with
> this thread yet, so I apologize if it came across that way.
An interesting comment, considering that you then proceed to end the
post with a defensive statement.
> However, I do feel as if this thread is going the wrong way. I had no intentions
> of asking, needing, or wanting advice from RGP members regarding my business. DO
> NOT take that the wrong way, I appreciate advice and I have open ears when I
> hear it, but I don't feel that I should have to, or need to, explain myself and
> my business to RGP.
No one said anything about you explaining yourself to anyone. I simply
suggested you pay attention to one or two good observations made by
others here. Why do you feel the need to defend yourself against
things that no one has said?
> I have a great group of business people that I already work
> with in Kingman, with the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club.
My mistake. Then by all means, ignore Aodhan's math.
> I think the main point of the thread was supposed to be "Fellknight moved to
> Kingman".
Really? Here's the very first post:
"Fell,
Good luck to you and Tanya on your new business venture. Aside from
the
convenience of being in close proximity to your partner, it seems like
Kingman isn't the best choice for opening a retail store. Did you
consider Phoenix or Tucson? I'll give you credit that you didn't pick
Yuma at least.
Retail is a tough way to make a buck. By the way, do you have any idea
how hot it gets in the summer?"
Seems like your new business was the focal point there.
Chris in Texas
On Nov 29 2006 3:51 PM, my cousin,my gastroentero wrote:
>
>
> amen, and godbless texas son! i once had a girlfriend from texas, she had
> never
> been out of the state until that year,ah those were the days, as the chicano's
> say,
> un que estante!
WTF? You know Portugese chicanos? Cuz I've never heard that phrase from any of
my friends.
Tanya AKA MissT74
I guess sometimes it's just hard to turn the "defensiveness" off. My bad.
T
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> On Nov 29 2006 1:44 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
>
> I'll take the under. I've managed to make it on MANY killfiles over the
> years.
Based on Chimp's recent post, I'm strongly considering moving to the over.
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> start over if it doesn't work out. Tanya already has a successful
> business that is sustaining her daughter and herself. Some things you
> just do for love, or the chance at it.
>
I know Jordan and Tanya personally, so I wasn't go anywhere near this
until you brought it up. The last I knew, Tanya was a married woman.
Apparently, while it's certainly none of our business, that must not be
the case at this time. When I read Fell's update on his blog, I wondered
if something might be going on there. I certainly wouldn't ask.
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or
> rain on your parade or anything, but there seems to be a fatal flaw in this
> endeavor. Most teenagers that I know/knew or that I taught when I was a H.S.
> teacher viewed clothes as a status symbol. Those who actually bought
> Abercrombie and Structure and AE stuff did so because they liked the status
this
> conferred on them. Buying used cheapens this. Add this to the hangup some
> people have about wearing clothes that others have previously worn, and this
> would seem like a problem to me. In and of itself, I don't think that this
> would make the store a bad business decision. Now I understand that some
people
> don't have the money to buy this stuff new but still want the things and
would
> be willing to buy it used. Why not just get it on eBay? It's probably
cheaper
> (I have no frame of reference when it comes to buying used clothes, but from
my
> experience, eBay is cheaper than going to retail stores for the same items
and I
> don't see why this would be any different) and has a larger inventory,
probably
> exponentially so.
Don't know what to quote here, so I'll quote the whole thing.
Didn't the whole 90's "grunge scene" basically start by kids buying old
60's and 70's clothes from thrift stores?
Morphy
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> On Nov 29 2006 3:48 PM, WuzYoungOnceToo wrote:
>
> > On Nov 29, 3:44 pm, Chris in Texas <43074...@recpoker.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > tell that to the guys that started Hooters
> >
> > Yeah, but "Hooters" is a double entendre. "Sluts" is pretty much a
> > one-meaning word ;-)
>
> Then they could dress Fell up in one of those used Gap mini-dresses and call
it
> "Sluts with Nuts".
>
>
> (and he knows I'm kidding, so no need to come rushing to his defense).
LMFAO. En fuego sir!
Fell
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Website: www.fellknight.com
Email: fellknight at gmail dot com
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On Nov 29 2006 4:15 PM, Raider Fan wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 4:09 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
>
>
> > start over if it doesn't work out. Tanya already has a successful
> > business that is sustaining her daughter and herself. Some things you
> > just do for love, or the chance at it.
> >
>
> I know Jordan and Tanya personally, so I wasn't go anywhere near this
> until you brought it up. The last I knew, Tanya was a married woman.
> Apparently, while it's certainly none of our business, that must not be
> the case at this time. When I read Fell's update on his blog, I wondered
> if something might be going on there. I certainly wouldn't ask.
i think you just did.
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On Nov 29 2006 4:10 PM, Chris in Texas wrote:
>
>
>
> On Nov 29 2006 3:51 PM, my cousin,my gastroentero wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > amen, and godbless texas son! i once had a girlfriend from texas, she had
> > never
> > been out of the state until that year,ah those were the days, as the
> > chicano's
> > say,
> > un que estante!
>
> WTF? You know Portugese chicanos? Cuz I've never heard that phrase from any
> of
> my friends.
yea gringo's like you wouldn't know it, it's for authentic mexicans.
XaQ Morphy
it
> "Sluts with Nuts".
You know, I was going to reply to a few threads here, cause there were
enough openings that I was having a problem resisting. But I don't think
I can out-do this one. vnh sir!
Morphy
http://donkeymanifesto.blogspot.com
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Tanya AKA MissT74
On Nov 29 2006 3:31 PM, XaQ Morphy wrote:
> > Then they could dress Fell up in one of those used Gap mini-dresses and call
> it
> > "Sluts with Nuts".
>
> You know, I was going to reply to a few threads here, cause there were
> enough openings that I was having a problem resisting. But I don't think
> I can out-do this one. vnh sir!
Yeah, I lol'd too. : )
T
>
> Morphy
> http://donkeymanifesto.blogspot.com/
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DaVoice
"John_Brian_K" <John_Brian...@Yahoo.Com> wrote in message
news:1164834726.6...@j44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Once upon a child, play it again sports, retool and platos closet all
> owned by a company based in Minnesota called Winmark. They are
> succesful as evidenced by their pretty nice headquarters where everyone
> who wants one of these franchises goes for training.
>
> Fell, Tanya I would consider getting a hold of them and asking some
> questions. The franchise fee was not that much and they provide a
> pretty big support staff as well as software that helps you track
> things.
They also have "Music Go Round" where I used to buy great recording gear
CHEAP!
RC
Chris in Texas
On Nov 29 2006 4:29 PM, my cousin,my gastroentero wrote:
>
>
> On Nov 29 2006 4:10 PM, Chris in Texas wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> > On Nov 29 2006 3:51 PM, my cousin,my gastroentero wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > amen, and godbless texas son! i once had a girlfriend from texas, she had
> > > never
> > > been out of the state until that year,ah those were the days, as the
> > > chicano's
> > > say,
> > > un que estante!
> >
> > WTF? You know Portugese chicanos? Cuz I've never heard that phrase from
> > any
> > of
> > my friends.
>
>
> yea gringo's like you wouldn't know it, it's for authentic mexicans.
nice troll, sir. I've just asked 5 of my co-workers, all of Mexican descent (3
actually born in Mexico and immigrated), and none say that phrase, as written,
makes any sense. The closest they say is "estante" refers to some type of
wooden shelf. By saying "un que", although incorrect, it appears you're trying
to say "What a ____", but "What a Shelf" doesn't make sense.
Ahh, but I've now figured it out. You're trying to literally translate "What a
rack!" into Spanish, probably using MS Word translator.
Doesn't that work that way, translating phrases word by word usually ends up
sounding like gibberish (or Portugese).
Just say, "Ay, mamacita que chiches tan hermosas".
Thus ends today's lesson of Spanish for Grinos, brought to you by your friendly
neighborhood Western Union outlet.
Chris
JohnnyYooper
GambleAB wrote:
>
> No it isn't obvious. Did she mean average (mean) or median? How did she
> get this figure? Why would you say "average median" when you mean one or
> the other? These are all legitamate questions and aren't some sort of
> attack on your online friend, so why are you getting all defensive? Why
> can't she answer the question without you jumping in and yelling at people
> on her behalf?
> you said something about my "year and a half of college education", which
> just isn't true.
ok, Gamble. i apologize. i thought i read snideness in your answer
when apparently there was none. my bad.
and i see that i was wrong in what i thought median meant. i guess
i'm the one that needs to go back to school.
as far as the college comment, i was under the impression you
dropped out of school to play poker. if you got a degree, thats nice.
wtg.
mycousin
what's a grino? considering you've spent somewhere around ten to fifteen
minutes discussing this with co workers, then yea, nice troll indeed.
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pokerchimp
business and I probably should have kept my mouth shut. I guess I just
thought it was apparent.
On Nov 29 2006 5:15 PM, Raider Fan wrote:
> On Nov 29 2006 4:09 PM, pokerchimp wrote:
>
>
> > start over if it doesn't work out. Tanya already has a successful
> > business that is sustaining her daughter and herself. Some things you
> > just do for love, or the chance at it.
> >
>
> I know Jordan and Tanya personally, so I wasn't go anywhere near this
> until you brought it up. The last I knew, Tanya was a married woman.
> Apparently, while it's certainly none of our business, that must not be
> the case at this time. When I read Fell's update on his blog, I wondered
> if something might be going on there. I certainly wouldn't ask.
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