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I'm thinking of setting up a business erecting signs for estate agents and so on, around the South Cumbria area.

Can you PM me to talk about rates for advertising it on your van?

;)

PJ
 
mmmm, youve never heard of barrow mafia? I can advertise for you with pleasure but on top of the monthly fee there will also be protection money and also 98% of your weekly gross incomings,,,if your thinking of relocating up here, ive heard tesco are taking on shelf stackers on the night shift:devil:
 
Seriously though, it's a good idea. Hopefully you'll find somebody to cover your diesel bill.

PJ
 
Good luck with a great idea.

A couple of points I thought of...

Are you going to charge more for a Friday day rate? What % of the week rate this would be?
How much of a saving you would offer for longer term customers?

What about advertising your space on your van when you are and aren't paid to advertise someone elses business (A 'your business here' ad)

How realistic are your prices? Do you think that you would be able to increase them in a years time if you meet with a great demand?

Would you be willing to reduce prices if you don't make any sales?

Have you got any quotes for signage for your van yet? Of different sizes / materials?

Have you researched what the effect of having different signage applied to your van may have? (Paint work damage) and how to remove them?

What about additional van security given that some advertisers could be selling expensive goods? eg the local hifi shop.


I hope the above doesn't come across as negative as I think its great to see someone giving a business idea a go so well done.

Cheers

Sparky
 
Its an interesting concept. One which I am thinking seriously about.
 
I think Sparky adds some constructive comments.

To add:

How will it affect your relationship with the company you are advertising for should they take the odd phone call complaining about your driving?
 
I heard of something similar. It was getting female models to wear tops that reveal their bellies and paint adverts onto them. I thought that was petty cool, until I realised that I have at least twice as much advertising space as them!!!!! Anyone want to paint my belly to advertise then feel free. Rates negotiable.!!!!
 
I believe that Englands lady Hockey team used to advertise on thier knickers :eek:
 
Wow, i met this fit bird some 15yrs ago whilst i was young and innocent on hols in cyprus, any chance i can advertise " DO YOU KNOW HER " on your van since all i remember is her name was stacey and lived in barrow-in-furness ?????
 
Are you going to charge more for a Friday day rate? What % of the week rate this would be?
How much of a saving you would offer for longer term customers?
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because once vinyl lettering is applied to a vehicle its impossible to specify certain rates for different times.

What about advertising your space on your van when you are and aren't paid to advertise someone elses business (A 'your business here' ad)
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thought about this, I may well do it if I dont get a responce from ebay

How realistic are your prices? Do you think that you would be able to increase them in a years time if you meet with a great demand?
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I think its a cheap form of advertising if you compare it with putting an ad in the local paper. Ive actualy already got someone lined up who wants to advertise a local housing complex for £100 a week, this is only short term though, so im looking to find someone else after their ad is removed


Would you be willing to reduce prices if you don't make any sales?
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at the end of the day what ever I get within reason is a bonus because im running the van anyway.

Have you got any quotes for signage for your van yet? Of different sizes / materials?
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could be anything form a hundred quid for basic vinyl lettering to a couple of grand for a full van rap, but its upto the customer what they spend because it would be paid by them

Have you researched what the effect of having different signage applied to your van may have? (Paint work damage) and how to remove them?
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no damage at all, a heat gun or hair drier does the trick

What about additional van security given that some advertisers could be selling expensive goods? eg the local hifi shop.
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I dont think this would be an issue, i wouldnt imagine an individual shop would want to use this type of advertising anyway

I hope the above doesn't come across as negative as I think its great to see someone giving a business idea a go so well done.
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no problem, its good to get feedback and peoples thoughts
Cheers
 
andy_cyp said:
Wow, i met this fit bird some 15yrs ago whilst i was young and innocent on hols in cyprus, any chance i can advertise " DO YOU KNOW HER " on your van since all i remember is her name was stacey and lived in barrow-in-furness ?????
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ohh andy, i know Stacey well and beleve me,you wouldnt want to meet her now, 15years have taken their toll,,she wouldnt have had the 5 kids back then did she?:eek:
 
the ebay To55ers have pulled my auction,,,heres the email they sent!!!!!!


Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:32:34 PDT

Dear mikeouk,

We appreciate that you chose eBay to list the following auction-style listing(s):

170000610878 - ADVERTISING SPACE ON TRANSIT VAN


However, your listing was in breach of eBay's Circumvention of eBay Fees policy and has been removed from eBay. We have credited all associated fees to your account and notified eBay users associated with the transaction that it has been cancelled.

We would like to take this opportunity to let you know what part of your listing is not permitted.

Your listing(s) contains the following information:

RATES PER WEEK

WHOLE VAN £100 PLUS VAT

BOTH SIDES AND REAR DOORS £85 PLUS VAT

REAR DOORS ONLY £60 PLUS VAT


YOU ARE BIDDING FOR 1 DAYS ADVERTISING ON MY REAR DOORS. BID AND WIN AND THEN CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS YOU REQUIRMENTS. IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO ME, CALL 07866634932






Users may not use systems or techniques to circumvent, or avoid, eBay fees. Listings or content that circumvent (avoid) fees may provide a poor buying experience and create an unlevel playing field by penalising sellers who pay all of their eBay fees. Further, these listings and content undermine the trust of eBay's marketplace.

Listing an item that requires or offers an additional purchase is not permitted.

For more information on Circumvention of eBay Fees visit the following Help page:

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/listing-circumventing.html

To review a tutorial pertaining to this policy, please visit the link below:

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/tutorial/feecirctutorial/intro.html

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you relist this, or any other item that breaches eBay policy, your eBay privileges could be suspended. We value you as a member of our community and wish to continue this relationship, so we must ask you to refrain from further breaches of the User Agreement and eBay policy.

Please review eBay's Listing Policies and User Agreement at the following locations:

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/sell/policies.html
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/user-agreement.html

For more information on why eBay removes auction-style listings, or to write to us with questions, please review the following Web page:

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/confidence/listing-ended.html

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Regards,

eBay Trust & Safety
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Ebay staff seem to kick advertisers in the teeth for a genuine advert yet do barely anything to protect buyers from people who advertise using false or misleading information. Only when you inform them of suspect adverts using Western Union Money transfer do they go something along the lines of "Oops, forgot to check, thanks for letting us know of these, but I cant remove the advert even though they're trying to rip others off..." The words orgy, organising and brothel come to mind, use them at leisure :D
 
Listing an item that requires or offers an additional purchase is not permitted.
Because you offered something else in your ad apart from the one day that you were auctioning.

Have you tried Loot?
 
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