| A question about sales ...
OK, I have a general question about sales.
Many of you know I run an online store on my website. The website is filled with information. But in addition I try to sell some high quality items that will help brass players.
I only sell products I think will really help players. I started with Kelly Mouthpieces (one of the first) and now carry several brands of mouthpieces, Torpedo bags, Googalies cleaning cloths, Peak music stands and several other items.
I figure I could never compete with WWBW, Dillons, Giardinellis, Brook Mays, etc. If you want a Bach mouthpiece for example, you can buy it just about anywhere. Nothing wrong with a Bach mouthpiece -- I just don't need to stand toe-to-toe with the "big boys."
Some of you also know that I did sell ZeuS for awhile. Great horns. But I had my (non-public) reasons for discontinuing that relationship.
So I ask ... what would make anyone shop in a small store? I can never compete on selection. Instead I offer quality products always. I am fairly competitive price wise. Most of my products include shipping so there is no guessing. I have the opportunity to pick up some more lines. Any input before I jump would be helpful.
Jim |