Originally Posted by
Hatchet
That is good advice about salesmanship. I have sold a few bikes so far and am really enjoying it. How many bikes do you sell per year? Do sales fluctuate a lot over the year or is it pretty steady all year long?
My yearly sales are into three figures.
Generally steady sales, although there are peaks - beginning of spring when the roads start to clear (mid-late March); first day temps get into the 70's (late April - early May); when school lets out for the year (early June); and back to school (or work) in August. I get a lot of parents who are looking for back-to-school bikes for their kids in very early August.
While there is a general slowdown after Labor Day, I actually do fairly well during that time because my bikes are priced reasonably, dialed in and ready to go, and sometimes people are not necessarily expecting this. Warm weather in the fall means I can extend my sales considerably. Couple years ago, I was selling into December, first time I've done that in this climate. Last year, I was selling only into November.