radautoworks:


These parts sellers have really set unrealistic expectations for the price of good parts with the crap they've been selling that reduce engine life span to barely over 100,00 when 250,000 is the norm. The coils for your car are not as cheap as say a Hyundai.

That being said, if you can get them to Nigeria, Amazon is having some jaw dropping prices on your coils.

While we are on the topic, genuine shocks do not come in pairs and all the KYB shocks in the market in Nigeria are fakes.

radautoworks:


These parts sellers have really set unrealistic expectations for the price of good parts with the crap they've been selling that reduce engine life span to barely over 100,00 when 250,000 is the norm. The coils for your car are not as cheap as say a Hyundai.

That being said, if you can get them to Nigeria, Amazon is having some jaw dropping prices on your coils.

While we are on the topic, genuine shocks do not come in pairs and all the KYB shocks in the market in Nigeria are fakes.

ojeysky:


I know they are not cheap and yes I am aware of the price at Amazon it's also the reason I got some goose bumps when I saw your pricing. I think your mark-up is somewhat on the high side if you ask me. Some of us are interested in OEM replacement but certainly not at over 130USD for a unit item.

I gave gotten some OEM replacements off eBay and while I wait for it's arrival will consider managing with a fake for now.
Thanks

CityNGR:

Hehehe gazzuzz comes to mind... Where he dey buy those kyb shocks from?

radautoworks:


Not throwing stones. People buy what is available to them.

CityNGR:

Why would I throw stones too?

radautoworks:


Again I understand but there are some caveats.

I seriously would like to know based on the percentages I gave you above for the specific ignition coil I quoted, what would you sell it at? Assume your cost is about 30% off the price in the first picture. Second picture "cost" is the selling price I quoted you. And yes, that's the same E789 coil.

ojeysky:


First I think the initial cost price from carquest is a non-star ter. So let's focus on the cost of shipping using the pricing on Amazon; A unit is less than 1pounds and there are folks who do 5 to 7USD shipping per pounds(clearing inclusive) so shipping cost for a unit should not be more than 3k max and would be less since I expect you will do bulk shipping.
Adding your taxes, profit et all, I do think a pricing between 20 to 25k for direct OEM replacement(Denso) would be fair enough.

Regards

radautoworks:



I'm enjoying this discussion with you. It's logical and free of emotion.

Your selling price of N25,000 ($68) is for an item with a price range of $58-75 in the USA with Walmart being the cheapest because they do not pay vendors for 180 days or more after they receive items and only pay for what they sold. So how does that work?

That would mean that with your selling price divided by your 42% expenses, your break-even cost on the denso would be N17,605 ($48.23). You would have to buy the denso for less than N17,605 to make profit which we all know is impossible because I already told you your cost was about 30% of retail. Let's assume you CAN get it at a cost of N17,605 anyway, you are selling at $68 with no profit an item that retails in the USA at $58-75. How is that sustainable?

radautoworks:


I have attached the exact part we are taking about with pricing from multiple vendors.

Your starting cost is roughly 30% off retail which would be 74.99*.7= 52.49 (N20,000 approximately) what would your selling price be? I've given you actual expenses in the previous post so you can't just choose what numbers make you happy. Faced with the expenses I gave earlier, what would you sell for as a business owner?

Also, you should know that there is a 5 pound minimum shipment requirement so anything that weighs less than that will be charged $20. It may be part of a bulk order, it may not be. Do you give different customers different prices based on if their order will be a party of a larger order or not, or do you give a flat price and accept that some orders you will lose and some you will profit?

ojeysky:



I think you are right, i was actually using the 25k mark assuming that you will be getting the stuff at bulk price[1] and not the retail price but i guess i should not be working with such assumptions so let me work with your figures below



Actually i think the cost you stated in your previous mail can be less; I understand there is a minimum weight required but I also expect that you won't fall short of such minimum since as a business person you won't be shipping just the coil alone. Nevertheless working with 20k as cost price (note that this is for DENSO but the one quoted at carquest is not DENSO), and a shipping cost of 3k with a 30% profit should bring the cost of DENSO coil to 30k and if we were to add tax (5%?) then that will push things to approximately 32k. So give and take a max amount i would sell the particular denso iginition coil is 35k.

Regards
1. For instance 6 units at carquest was about 117 USD (3rd image in your first post)

radautoworks:
For those who know, Liqui-Moly both regular and extended life and R134a in stock from Monday .

Also, OEM transmission and CVT fluids for Nissan, Toyota, Jaguar, Mercedes, etc.

CityNGR:


At what price are you bringing the liquimoly?

radautoworks:


N30k

CityNGR:

How much are my spark Plugs.

radautoworks:


I thought Gbenga gave you a price when you spoke to him. N2,679 each and will have to be ordered in.

CityNGR:

No he didn't. Can I shoot you an email? Kewalram is selling same for a thousand naira per one?

radautoworks:


More power to them o. Makes more sense to buy from there for this item.

CityNGR:


Is that all you have to say?

radautoworks:


Yup

CityNGR:

I need to speak my mind to your face!! Your business model has so many defects that can sink it without notice.

radautoworks:


If it's 3.0 your car is a 2007 not 2008. http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=FP&partNumber=FG0914

N133,389 2 year warranty 6-10 day delivery

thebigkendo:


FreshMekanik come & collect your fresh fuel pump

Baba see price.. He no respond again

thebigkendo:


FreshMekanik come & collect your fresh fuel pump

Baba see price.. He no respond again

radautoworks:


You know where to find me and I welcome constructive criticism

I'm not sure what about though because if they are cheaper they have a better business model and you should buy from them.

GAZZUZZ:


NgcoboP will never buy any part, just seeks attention.

thebigkendo:


FreshMekanik come & collect your fresh fuel pump

Baba see price.. He no respond again

FreshMekanik:



Honestly I was speechless. Na tukumbo I come settle for.

radautoworks:


Pele. I wish it was cheaper. How much did you get the toks? I genuinely hope the toks last for a while and I don't see you again in 3-6 months. That happens A LOT.

FreshMekanik:



#10,500. At Ikoku market in port Harcourt.