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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Tempted.....

Im almost tempted to jump back into the detailing ring.......retail that is.....
Just sayin..
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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What's stopping you?
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Capitol would be one? hehehe
The whole industry can be vicious....
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Definitely takes money to make money. Yah, the market can be an unforgiving place.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Do it. Please.
I'm getting my crap from all over the place now...
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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local pick up for items? I need some stuff!
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by siegs
Do it. Please.
I'm getting my crap from all over the place now...
So am I and I miss the prices and the exceptional service.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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DO IT! JUST DO IT! Pleeaassssseeeee Patrick, we all miss your knowledge, service and like the others, i'm buying shit from all over the place instead of one stop shopping. And to top it off, i'm not always comfortable buying things.

we would welcome you back with open arms!!!! lol
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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We need you back.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Another thing I liked about Exceldetail is he won't sell you a product just to make a buck .. he will tell you it won't do the job and sell you what will .. even if it means lower $$ & less profit.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
We need you back.



Originally Posted by Jesstzn
Another thing I liked about Exceldetail is he won't sell you a product just to make a buck .. he will tell you it won't do the job and sell you what will .. even if it means lower $$ & less profit.

or if it means referring you to a product he doesn't even sell to get you want you need!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 02:29 AM
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sounds like an awesome vendor... never done business with you, but hope I can!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:18 AM
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With so man new and inventive products like OPT and Megs micro fibre pads, Speedy towel (a clay replacement), and etc coming to the market now would be as good a time as any. I'm sure you would be suppoted by detilers from Autopia and this forum due to your past reputation for excllent customer service

As for working capital; start small with a bank loan


For details on raising capital see "Essentials for Starting a New Business" - http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...-business.html


Good luck with it...
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Old May 11, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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To think it all started with a bag of MF's back in 2000, lol.....
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Old May 11, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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Sooooooo...........you coming back?
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Old May 11, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
To think it all started with a bag of MF's back in 2000, lol.....
Sounds like a guy I once knew ... "It all started with a bag of dope back in 96"
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
To think it all started with a bag of MF's back in 2000, lol.....
I need more of those too.
Back on the horse big fella...
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Old May 14, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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I need new stuff and you were the first site I typed in! get back at it patrick!
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Sounds like the people have spoken!
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Please come back Patrick!!!!!
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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Patrick,

Retail is tough especially when you have to compete against the online giants. Whatever you decide, your customer service can't be touched.
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