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sierra · 07-23-2007, 08:12 AM

We have what is called "farm city days" here in our city...local businesses put their goods out on the sidewalks at very discounted prices. I have decided to participate in this. Does anyone think a mass mailing would be a waste this time of year?? I will offer great deals on tanning packages and products. I know it's the slow season, but I thought maybe this could bring sales up!? Any advice is appreciated...

Neon Beach · 07-23-2007, 08:17 AM

We just had our Annual "put out the crap you can't sell" Sidewalk sales here.

Gidget · 07-23-2007, 08:19 AM

We call those "sidewalk sales". Since everybody will show up because those sales are usually pretty big I dont see why you would need to do a mailing since everyone will be there anyway. You could offer a discount on summer tanning and then a very small discount in the fall. By that time people will be "hooked" on tanning and wont mind paying more.

sierra · 07-23-2007, 08:19 AM

Did you participate Neon??

tnannie · 07-23-2007, 08:20 AM

Does your local paper offer discount ads for these events? If so do that, other wise just post sidewalk sale prices in the rooms prior to the event to attrack some attention. Maybe have a few customers take signs to post at their workplaces. Good luck with your event.

Neon Beach · 07-23-2007, 08:21 AM

Nope, it was in the downtown business area, I'm a few blocks from there.

sierra · 07-23-2007, 08:28 AM

I am not downtown either, but just up the street. There are several businesses on this road though. Is this a total waste of time??

Neon Beach · 07-23-2007, 08:37 AM

If you are off the beaten track it might be. Unless they let you set up a table/booth closer to the action.

07-23-2007, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
sierra I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 8 2007 Location: North Eastern US Posts: 152 Rep Power: 18	city sale We have what is called "farm city days" here in our city...local businesses put their goods out on the sidewalks at very discounted prices. I have decided to participate in this. Does anyone think a mass mailing would be a waste this time of year?? I will offer great deals on tanning packages and products. I know it's the slow season, but I thought maybe this could bring sales up!? Any advice is appreciated...

07-23-2007, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: city sale We just had our Annual "put out the crap you can't sell" Sidewalk sales here. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

07-23-2007, 08:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gidget I'm Banned Join Date: Jul 26 2005 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 8,521 Rep Power: 0	Re: city sale We call those "sidewalk sales". Since everybody will show up because those sales are usually pretty big I dont see why you would need to do a mailing since everyone will be there anyway. You could offer a discount on summer tanning and then a very small discount in the fall. By that time people will be "hooked" on tanning and wont mind paying more.

07-23-2007, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
sierra I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 8 2007 Location: North Eastern US Posts: 152 Rep Power: 18	Re: city sale Did you participate Neon??

07-23-2007, 08:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
tnannie I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 16 2004 Location: nunya Age: 58 Posts: 1,849 Rep Power: 107	Re: city sale Does your local paper offer discount ads for these events? If so do that, other wise just post sidewalk sale prices in the rooms prior to the event to attrack some attention. Maybe have a few customers take signs to post at their workplaces. Good luck with your event.

07-23-2007, 08:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: city sale Nope, it was in the downtown business area, I'm a few blocks from there. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

07-23-2007, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
sierra I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 8 2007 Location: North Eastern US Posts: 152 Rep Power: 18	Re: city sale I am not downtown either, but just up the street. There are several businesses on this road though. Is this a total waste of time??

07-23-2007, 08:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: city sale If you are off the beaten track it might be. Unless they let you set up a table/booth closer to the action. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

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