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Originally Posted by Reginald Rutledge
Over the years, Footballfigures.com has been blessed to have many customers, some of which frequent this board. We had always made a promise to our customers that once we broke even on our products, we would lower our prices.
Our interest was not to simply make money in this hobby for we knew all alone, you could never get rich in this game. It was (and still is our intent) to give you an opportunity to experience what we experience.
So take a look at some of the Specials we offer on Footballfigures.com and you will see what your efforts have done for the EFL Community in general.
Go to:
www.footballfigures.com and check out the sales that are available.
Reginald Rutledge'Footballfigures.com |
Yep Reg... I don't even want to imagine the costs that Miggle, FF.com, and Buzzball have poured into it... I know what it's like for one drawing, one mold with two parts, and one base.. Figures?? Costs would go up and up.. and then up..
It is funny how many people, once hearing of your venture, will ask how much $$$ are you going to make.. And you say.. I'd like to break even in 2 years.. even though that may be a bit optimistic.. And they think your're nuts.. Course.. Maybe they're right..
I also have thought about it in this vain..
If I was to present all the bills, mileage, websites, boxes, stickers, packaging, credit card companies getting their percentage, everything that goes into this..Even with the IRS making me depreciate the mold, and not being able to take all of the costs involved off my taxes... The IRS boys would end up disallowing the "losses" (eventually) , because what I was involved in, was a "hobby". My girlfriend faced the same thing with Avon.
I'll talk to my tax lady and see what she suggests...
Are we making any money.. Nah.. Probably never will. Cuz if we do sell enough bases, fast enough.. We'll probably come up with something else.. (not figures though)
Do I regret it? at all? Heck NO.. Me and Geno have had a blast with this.
Besides.. If you want to look at it another way..
I could have gone out and bought me a new truck..
And I'd have lost more $$$ in a couple years (in reality) than was just spent coming up with new bases. So there's my excuse/way of looking at it.. And I'm sticking with it.. LOL
Take Care Reg.
I need to get over and check out those specials..
And see if George has anything new or specials..
And over to Miggle so I can get some of those purdy teal bases.