Fathom
WaveJunkie PR
- Location
- Central Illinois
Because this forum contains many of the people that could benefit from this type of service, I solicit your input to a business idea I have.
Fully understanding that general freight couriers can handle the task but hoping there was a possible niche for specialized PWC transporting, the initial question I have for you is, is there a market for this type of service?
Here are my thoughts in a nutshell (I have given a lot of thought and will expand on them when I get some feedback):
I’ve noticed several times where people who are selling skis have potential customers several hundred (sometimes thousands) miles away and it turns out to be a deal breaker when shipping costs come into play.
Assuming I am licensed and bonded, put up the capital for an enclosed dry van (old Ryder or U-haul) and outfit it with adjustable bunks or a flatbed trailer with same where I can haul as many as 4-6 skis in the stand-up and couch flavors, and offer the service of transporting skis from private parties and dealers alike, would you consider this type of service?
Another service provided “by a rider, for the rider” mission statement, if you will. I recognize that quality service is paramount.
I would consider initial advertising through the PWC forums, uship.com and word of mouth.
I spoke with a fellow rider today who loved the idea and even mentioned he would consider driving if something ever developed.
Let’s open this for discussion.
Fully understanding that general freight couriers can handle the task but hoping there was a possible niche for specialized PWC transporting, the initial question I have for you is, is there a market for this type of service?
Here are my thoughts in a nutshell (I have given a lot of thought and will expand on them when I get some feedback):
I’ve noticed several times where people who are selling skis have potential customers several hundred (sometimes thousands) miles away and it turns out to be a deal breaker when shipping costs come into play.
Assuming I am licensed and bonded, put up the capital for an enclosed dry van (old Ryder or U-haul) and outfit it with adjustable bunks or a flatbed trailer with same where I can haul as many as 4-6 skis in the stand-up and couch flavors, and offer the service of transporting skis from private parties and dealers alike, would you consider this type of service?
Another service provided “by a rider, for the rider” mission statement, if you will. I recognize that quality service is paramount.
I would consider initial advertising through the PWC forums, uship.com and word of mouth.
I spoke with a fellow rider today who loved the idea and even mentioned he would consider driving if something ever developed.
Let’s open this for discussion.