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QUOTE (Zinite @ Jul 27 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Safari and Perpetual River. You might want to keep your inventory low since most likely there isn't going to be a mad rush of people buying from you day 1.


I am starting small for this reason, I am not looking to open a full blown online store right now, I just want to offer a variety of products, and make the customers happy. I am starting with around 30 hookahs, once they sell, I will order more.


QUOTE (714xDGAFxKING @ Jul 27 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hookah shops are dime a dozen but if you can make ripples in the water then splash away!! what made you want to open a hookah business?? why not look into opening a hookah bar instead. i know some hookah bar owners and there is pretty good money to be made in that field. you just have to fork out ALOT at first.


I would love to open a hookah bar, but I have no reasonable way of acquiring the assets to open a business like that. I worked the numbers for months, and there is just no way I can swing it.

QUOTE (speel @ Jul 27 2009, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*sigh* another west coast online shop..I hate all of you tongue.gif .. not really

On a more serious note, what can you guys bring to the table that other online stores don't have?


No worries man, not looking to put anyone out business, just friendly competition.

I am hoping to introduce more MZ's into the market, ever since I picked up a Pharaoh.
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Here are the MZ's I decided on for my first order:

Magdy Zidan Safari 26"


Magdy Zidan Medium Pharaoh 28"


Magdy Zidan Perpetual River (Nile) 28"


Magdy Zidan Nefertiti 34"
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Some differentiation could be lots of Packages, tailored to a theoretical customer:

Travel / party hookah pack (QT, quicklites, lighter tobacco (though your not selling baccy yet))

Luxury

Mid-range, I don't know..label it better then "luxury" and "mid," but, maybe you see the point.

A nice..."Guru" pack of a large MZ with tang phunnel, good Japanese coals.

You'll want to look into (probably already have) the mess of other online shops and find a few places where you can really shine. Since hookah is just now really blowing up in the US CA etc, customer service and a niche would serve you well.

Start googling SEO basics

and SEM basics.

Help your web traffic get up in the rankings: Note how hookahforum is almost Always #1 in a product search..organic SEO.
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QUOTE (redjako @ Jul 31 2009, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some differentiation could be lots of Packages, tailored to a theoretical customer:

Travel / party hookah pack (QT, quicklites, lighter tobacco (though your not selling baccy yet))

Luxury

Mid-range, I don't know..label it better then "luxury" and "mid," but, maybe you see the point.

A nice..."Guru" pack of a large MZ with tang phunnel, good Japanese coals.

You'll want to look into (probably already have) the mess of other online shops and find a few places where you can really shine. Since hookah is just now really blowing up in the US CA etc, customer service and a niche would serve you well.

Start googling SEO basics

and SEM basics.

Help your web traffic get up in the rankings: Note how hookahforum is almost Always #1 in a product search..organic SEO.


I own and operate 6 different websites right now, lots of experience with SEO, granted I only make about $100/month right now from affiliates and advertising, but my sites rank well, and I could eventually turn them in to real money makers if I had the desire or time, but I would rather focus my attention on this project.

I have a few ideas for packages, but until I get my tobacco license, I am limited on options.

I also decided to carry the MZ HORAS A and a unique MZ I have yet to see anywhere else for sale. I might also pick up a rotating MZ to check the quality. Edited by PhxKarma
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Good luck. I don't buy much online but I can tell you that if I'm spending my money over the internet with no face to face interaction then I need GREAT (not just adequate) customer service and a friendly demeanor. And of course competitive pricing. As for the QT deal, free shipping takes the cost down but if you're selling QTs after the deal for 50 bucks a pop that's a little on the steep side. Good luck!
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QUOTE (giant ninja robot @ Jul 31 2009, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck. I don't buy much online but I can tell you that if I'm spending my money over the internet with no face to face interaction then I need GREAT (not just adequate) customer service and a friendly demeanor. And of course competitive pricing. As for the QT deal, free shipping takes the cost down but if you're selling QTs after the deal for 50 bucks a pop that's a little on the steep side. Good luck!


If I sell them without the shipping, they would be going for $37.99 + Shipping. I am still working on the MYA QT deal, I might just offer the free shipping to forum members. Edited by PhxKarma
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well crap, $37.99 would be a very good price. Nice work!
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QUOTE (delSol_si @ Aug 1 2009, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My QT for 37.99 obo + shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.com/MYA-QT-light-blue-hook...4#ht_880wt_1054
http://cgi.ebay.com/MYA-QT-green-hookah-in...4#ht_880wt_1054
http://cgi.ebay.com/MYA-QT-pink-hookah-in-...4#ht_880wt_1054

But free shipping would be cool.


They want $13 for shipping, so that would come out to just over $50. I could do $50 shipped, or maybe I can see if I can get a better shipping rate.

I wonder why people take the time to list items on ebay, but leave it with a ugly description of the product? Edited by PhxKarma
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QUOTE (delSol_si @ Aug 1 2009, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My QT for 37.99 obo + shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.com/MYA-QT-light-blue-hook...4#ht_880wt_1054
http://cgi.ebay.com/MYA-QT-green-hookah-in...4#ht_880wt_1054
http://cgi.ebay.com/MYA-QT-pink-hookah-in-...4#ht_880wt_1054

But free shipping would be cool.


They want $13 for shipping, so that would come out to just over $50. I could do $50 shipped, or maybe I can see if I can get a better shipping rate.

I wonder why people take the time to list items on ebay, but leave it with a ugly description of the product?

Awesome! Good to know! Ya, I agree though, I don't know why people bother listing things with a crappy description, it's irritating.
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