Annual Spend on Detailing Supplies

[Bobby G]

How much did you spend on detailing supplies/tools in the last 12 months?

 

[2500Hemi]

Far to much this year thanks to this site exposing how inadequate my previous supplies were. I just can't help myself when browsing this site and seeing all the great products available here. Thanks David for providing such quality products for such fair prices. Your service is top notch in my book.

 

[imported_jgv]

Do shipping charges count?

 

[Pats300zx]

I'm afraid to add it up.....

 

[Scott301]

Perhaps we should add, "no comment" as one of the options on the poll.



Brad

 

[Mmmph]

Over $1000 for me.



I joined Autopia 6/20/02...So I'm 3 days shy of an Autopian year.



My WWW orders total more than $500:

12-Jun-2003 Autopia Car Care

10-Jun-2003 Top of the Line

06-May-2003 PakShak

28-Apr-2003 Autopia Car Care

05-Feb-2003 ********.net

01-Dec-2002 Pinnacle Car Care Products

31-Oct-2002 Coastal Tool

31-Oct-2002 Classic Motoring Accessories

22-Aug-2002 Pinnacle Car Care Products

21-Aug-2002 PakShak

15-Jul-2002 Langka

 

[realdinorf]

Workin' on surpassing the value of my car.

 

[Bobby G]

The reason for the question is that I'm wondering if it makes sense to create a buyer's club. If a large number of people are buying at the $200-500 level, a buyer's club might make sense.



db

 

[meGrimlock]

Heck, I've spent over $250 in the last month. Damn you Autopia :shaking fist:

 

[Kleanride]

DavidB,

something like an Amsoil Preferred Customers thing?? Pay $20 and you get a year membership for cheaper prices and such?

 

[andriver]

I have spent more then I care to account for....Andrew

 

[Bobby G]

DavidB,

something like an Amsoil Preferred Customers thing?? Pay $20 and you get a year membership for cheaper prices and such?

Dale, yes, that's what I'm thinking. It might make the most sense for pro detailers and bulk product, but it could work for anyone who spends $250 or more a year.



The basics of how it works is that the annual membership helps pay for inventory, which in turn reduces the distributor's overhead. I'm thinking the discount level could be as high as 18-20% on chemicals and 12-15% on equipment and tools.



So, using a 20% discount model, and a $25 annual membership fee you would save $25 per year with a spend level of $250. At a spend level of $500, you'd save $75. At a $1,000 spend level, the savings goes to $175.



db

 

[Scott P]

I've been Autopia for about a year now. I was a Zaino user prior to that, so I was accustomed to spending money on care care stuff. Since then, I can say I've easily spent $500 or more on the hobby. Plus, I'm still buying stuff. In the past year, I've gotten stuff from Pak Shak, JT International, CMA, Clearkote, Poorboys and stuff from local stores. I went from just a few bottles of Zaino to several shelves of products organized by function.





A buyers club does sound like a good idea.