Cut My Prices for a Rare Vehicle?

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Good Evening AG's,

For the past 10 years or so, I've passed a house that has what I'm going to assume is a mid 90's Acura NSX. It's red and is parked beneath a car port. It's not in dreadful condition, but could be vastly improved with a proper detail.

My detailing business is fairly new, but my skills are seasoned. I've been able to crack into the luxury automobile market and now I want to work my way into the exotic car market.

What I'm wondering...would it be that big of a deal to slash my standard rate to as much as half, in order to gain the opportunity to detail this NSX? Which could go into my portfolio so to speak and the end result could help open door to further exotics.

Thanks,
Kieran
 
Has the owner reached out to you for your services?
 
No, likely bc he doesn't know of me. I'd like to approach him.
 
Approach him and offer him an " introductory price". Just make him aware this price is for first time customers only.
 
Which of these three don't belong:
Red, rare, carport...catch my drift?​

Back on topic.​

1/2 price detailing for portfolio doesn't make sense to me. But it's your world...I'm just a squirrel.​







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Vegas Transplant said:
Which of these three don't belong:
Red, rare, carport...catch my drift?​

Back on topic.​

1/2 price detailing for portfolio doesn't make sense to me. But it's your world...I'm just a squirrel.

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I know that it doesn't make sense...but everyone doesn't have the luxury of storing their vehicle in a garage. That's not my concern.

1/2 price is an example...I'd try to book this for full price, but would reduce my starting price to work on this car.
 
What I am implying is that the vehicle paint system may not be in the best of shape..out doors, uncovered. Get my drift?
 
I completely understand Vegas transplant. If I do introduce myself and he's interested, I'd certainly look over the condition of the vehicle and make a determination as to whether it to my benefit or not.
 
If you drive by his house then you know his address. Drop a nice professional brochure in the mail and see if you get a call. You will start to get nicer cars the longer you are in business.
 
After a good solid year or two in business you will naturally start to get nicer cars, especially when you get your prices up higher. That said, if you don't have a good portfolio, build it at any cost. It's everything. Free cars, cheap cars, whatever you have to do. Hire a professional photographer when you get a nice car. I've only been in business a couple years, but I'm starting to see a nice flow of Mercedes, BMW, Audi etc. No exotics yet, but eventually it will happen.


The biggest things I learned after starting my full time detailing business, was that dealers will come to you, and the nicer cars will come when the word gets out that you do good work. It's funny, I tried so hard to get dealers at first. Now they come to me and I hate them. I only work for one dealer, but he only sends me about 1 car a month.
 
Just introduce yourself.

"Hi I am Kieran and I own KJW Detailing. I couldnt help but notice your beautiful car. Can you show it off to me?"

"have you ever thought about having it professionally detailed? Here are services I offer and what they can do to make this amazing vehicle of your's look even more brilliant....."
 
If it was a Bugatti or something, sure, but an NSX...I know they are cool, but they aren't rare (at least not around here) and these days you can get them for less than $40k. When I first started I would cut prices to try and get "cool" cars, but in hindsight I wish I hadn't.

What I would do it approach him, but don't offer any special deals. Just tell him you really like his car, and you think your services could benefit it.
 
A.P.A.D. said:
Just introduce yourself.

"Hi I am Kieran and I own KJW Detailing. I couldnt help but notice your beautiful car. Can you show it off to me?"

"have you ever thought about having it professionally detailed? Here are services I offer and what they can do to make this amazing vehicle of your's look even more brilliant....."
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Flannigan said:
What I would do it approach him, but don't offer any special deals. Just tell him you really like his car, and you think your services could benefit it.
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Bingo!!!!
 
A.P.A.D. said:
Just introduce yourself.

"Hi I am Kieran and I own KJW Detailing. I couldnt help but notice your beautiful car. Can you show it off to me?"

"have you ever thought about having it professionally detailed? Here are services I offer and what they can do to make this amazing vehicle of your's look even more brilliant....."
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Agree...this is perfect!
 
Flannigan said:
If it was a Bugatti or something, sure, but an NSX...I know they are cool, but they aren't rare (at least not around here) and these days you can get them for less than $40k. When I first started I would cut prices to try and get "cool" cars, but in hindsight I wish I hadn't.

What I would do it approach him, but don't offer any special deals. Just tell him you really like his car, and you think your services could benefit it.
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I know it's no Ferrari, Lambo, or Bugatti, but it could lead to those such vehicles!
 
KJW Detailing said:
I know it's no Ferrari, Lambo, or Bugatti, but it could lead to those such vehicles!
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I promise I'm not trying to be rude, but do you think the guy who has has the same car for 10 years, and has it parked outdoors under a carport is really going to lead to higher end cars? I'm not saying it won't, I just don't want to see you do backflips and end up not being any better for it afterwards.
 
I keep coming back to this thread and thinking two things:

1. Portfolio work is often done for free. You are the ultimate customer receiving the goods in this scenario. Sure he gets a shiny car out of the deal, but your intent is to have pictures of it.

2. Wouldn't you want to charge more for an exotic because of the extra care you take on an expensive vehicle?

Sorry, three things.

3. Deep down, it's a Honda.
 
If somebody on my street had a NSX with poor paint I would invite him over to do it together for free. But I dont do this for a living, so different situation.
 
KJW Detailing said:
What I'm wondering...would it be that big of a deal to slash my standard rate to as much as half, in order to gain the opportunity to detail this NSX? Which could go into my portfolio so to speak and the end result could help open door to further exotics.
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A hand's gotta do what a hand's gotta do.
Nothing comes to a dreamer but a dream.

However, since we (detailers) are more alike than diffferent, I see you posting this advice from the NOVA hand in the future:

Flannigan said:
When I first started I would cut prices to try and get "cool" cars, but in hindsight I wish I hadn't.
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Read the opening post in this thread...actually - anything from Cosmin is viewed as noteworthy and inspirational.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ferraris-12-porsches-2-bentleys-8-months.html

Cosmin said:
this post is exclusive to autogeek community.
Hi Mike , got your advice to write this up...
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What is there about KJW Detailing as it stands now that will convince a luxo/exotic owner to sign the contract?
Or in the reverse, If a Lambo called you up, and you arrive at the destination, what is there about your business that reassures the owner that you're capable...pictures???

These questions are not meant to be answered on a public forum, but for introspection. Do so, or not at your discretion,
 
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