Am I crazy or is this Craiglist ad ridiculous

[brondondolon]

So I weekly check competition on craiglist just to see what every one else is charging and what not. Well about 10 min ago i came across this ad. Normally I just briefly read through them but when i saw $14 dollars for a wash i knew i should read the whole thing. I then see $49 for a wash, complete interior, and engine detailing and thought it was a joke. Even for my area that is very very low. Let me know what you guys think.

Here is what he said-

"In JATO Mobile Car wash, We take the entire car wash to your location in Reno/Sparks, so while you work or just staying at home, we ll clean it!!!

BASIC WASH $14.99+ tax:
Power washing all the exterior of the car, tires, fenders and rims (Bright on tires, bumpers and exterior plastic parts)(Traditional Wash or Touch less Car wash)
Cleaning windows outside & inside.

*DELUXE WASH $24.99+ tax:
Power washing all the exterior of the car, tires, fenders and rims (Bright on tires, bumpers and exterior plastic parts) (Traditional Wash or Touch less Car wash)
Cleaning of all door jams and bright on door rubbers.
Vacuum interior, clean mats (power wash them if they need it) cleaning door panels, dash board, panel & vents.
Dressing interiors.
Cleaning windows inside & outside.
Air freshener

*PREMIUM WASH $49.99 +tax:
Power washing all the exterior of the car, tires, fenders and rims (Bright on tires, bumpers and exterior plastic parts) (Traditional Wash or Touch less Car wash)
Cleaning of all door jams and bright on door rubbers.
Vacuum interior, clean mats (power wash them if they need it) cleaning door panels, dash board, and panel.
Cleaning stained seats, carpet and interior roof if they need to be cleaned.
Dressing interiors.
Cleaning windows inside & outside.
Air freshener
Engine cleaning (degreasing on engine and bright on engine parts)

*WAXY BUFF PAKAGE $39.99+tax*:
Includes a Basic Wash Package.
Waxing and buffing the whole car.

*DELUXE BUNDLE $54.99+TAX*:
Deluxe Wash Package.
Waxy Buff package.

*PREMIUM BUNDLE $69.99+tax:
Premium Package.
Waxy Buff Package.

* The time of service on all this packages takes about 3 hrs per package, please take this in consideration with your schedule at the time of hire our service (Deluxe, Premium, Waxy buff, and Bundle Packages only) ,Thank you.

And for the people concern about water regulations; Yes, we comply with all regulations required by the County taking and recycling our own water; Thanx."

Here is the link as well. https://reno.craigslist.org/aos/4673958931.html

Now am I crazy? Also can someone enlighten me on what "bright" is? Im assuming its a product that can make a complete detail in 10 min or less judging by these prices lol.

 

[wdmaccord]

Based on where they are doing the "bright" I would say it means "dressing". Nothing like getting dirty paint swirled...I mean waxed for $40.

 

[g35_coupe]

I would've called it "waxy buffy package". Sounds more professional and legit.

 

[Audios S6]

So $70 for 6 hours. Subtract out 10% for products, gas, etc; 15% for social security medicare tax on the business (if he legit, if not, he won't be competition for long). That's $53 for 6 hours so $9+/- per hour, less travel time. He also thinks he's gonna power wash at your business so he's probably hauling a water tank, so gas is gonna kill him quick.

Still not clear, he says it's 3 hours per package; so 3 hours to clean and 3 hours to waxy buffy? Maybe he can do 2 in a day taking home $106/day.

Premiumy Waxy Buffy details should go for at least $52.50....$39.99 is way out of wack.

 

[KillaCam]

Lol'd @ waxy buff.

 

[thebamboo23]

i don't mean to be rude...

But what's the point about this?

 

[TopThatDetail]

I have to agree with the post above ... We all start somewhere no need to put the guy on blast for what you think is wrong.

 

[trekkeruss]

It reminds me of the I Love Lucy episode where Lucy and Ethel sell salad dressing, and don't realize they are losing money because they did not calculate the cost of making it.

 

[HD.Detailing]

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