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Steve. Taylor

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2013, 08:15:21 pm »
Never seem to get this Christmas rush a lot talk about the only increase I have seen year in year out is that off bullsh*t on forums in general. ;)
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Steve T       All the gear but no idea!
www.leatherrepairsouthampton.co.uk

COLIN BRIGHT

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #21 on: December 09, 2013, 06:54:29 pm »
almost booked.... did get a £430 for tomorrow just cancelled though which is bloody annoying... but on the plus side is does give me a bit of a lye in in the morning  ;D
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Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #22 on: December 09, 2013, 08:12:35 pm »
Colin at your rate £430 only gives you an hours lye in.

Shaun
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wayne zabel

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #23 on: December 09, 2013, 08:17:32 pm »
Now fully booked,I hope no regulars call now wanting Xmas jobs doing.

I have turned away lots of jobs due to being very busy.

I personally cant clean in artificial light so don't do anything after 4 at this time of year.
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Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #24 on: December 09, 2013, 10:31:53 pm »
I'm full enough but then a minute later there's a cancelation then the phone rings and it's booked up again then .... You get the picture.

Shaun
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COLIN BRIGHT

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #25 on: December 10, 2013, 09:26:13 pm »
dreaming of when i will reach the heady heights of a yorkshire carpet cleaner
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Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #26 on: December 10, 2013, 10:17:58 pm »
I'll look out for him and get some tips.

Shaun
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Steve Fortt

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #27 on: December 10, 2013, 11:45:31 pm »
Also fully booked now through to the 24th.  :)
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Mike Halliday

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #28 on: December 11, 2013, 06:47:41 am »
I'm booked up until the 19th, been going mad for the last 2 weeks I think people stop ringing as you get closer to Xmas as they think you will be fully booked.

I've even got bookings for January from people who just assumed they were too late booking for before Xmas.
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Mike Halliday.  www.henryhalliday.co.uk

gr cleaning solutions

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #29 on: December 11, 2013, 07:18:11 am »
It's been a better December this year than last for me , cleaning windows 8 till 2 then onto cleaning carpets or suites most days.
Just booked in five bedroom house all carpets to be clean before the owner moves in next weekend so that's to fit in .
Also got a few jobs booked in for January.
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Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #30 on: December 11, 2013, 07:18:16 am »
I'd agree with that mike the amount of phone calls has now taken a dive like you I have some worked booked in for I jan and some bits for inbetween Xmas and new year.

Shaun
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stuart_clark

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #31 on: December 11, 2013, 02:58:35 pm »
Wayne
I notice by your website you are very cheap ! No offence
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SteveAllan

Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #32 on: December 11, 2013, 03:39:17 pm »
I dont think thats cheap. They are roughly what i clean at. You should come to my area and see cheap  ;D
There are loads doing it for half that  :o
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wayne zabel

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #33 on: December 11, 2013, 05:15:06 pm »
Quote from: stuart_clark on December 11, 2013, 02:58:35 pm
Wayne
I notice by your website you are very cheap ! No offence

I charge less than lots on here and intend trying to raise my prices slightly in the new year.

Am I VERY cheap? Some will say yes some no.I think my prices are about average for this area and sensible IMO

I started work at quarter to 10 today and finished at 3.45pm, did 3 jobs and earned a decent whack.

I'm happy.
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SteveAllan

Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #34 on: December 11, 2013, 05:20:35 pm »
Nice one Wayne  :).

Its all well and good some people sticking to there guns and putting in high prices and sitting on your arse watching Jeremy Kyle. If you can get it then rock on.
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davep

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #35 on: December 11, 2013, 05:23:16 pm »
How much is a decent whack?
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wayne zabel

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #36 on: December 11, 2013, 05:35:29 pm »
Just short of £200.

Lounge,stairs/landing. £60

2 sofas £80.

small dining room/staircase/small rug £50

I do want to raise prices,but I have been as busy as I want to be charging my current rates.I might try putting another £10 on jobs soon but my circumstances are different to others maybe and I have been happy with way things have gone up to now after 3 years trading.
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SteveAllan

Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #37 on: December 11, 2013, 05:41:38 pm »
Nowt wrong with that mate, earn that everyday for those hours and all is tickety boo ;)
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Richard Cole

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #38 on: December 11, 2013, 06:14:18 pm »
Must say i've had a very quite December but then again i've never had a good one :).  This is my third year trading and the last 6 months have been very busy, for me, and my turnover has grown every year.

Whilst Wayne's prices may seem low to some i guess it depends on where you live and the competition around you, if it's working for him then good for him.

I've only got one job tomorrow, two average sized rooms, a leather 3 piece suite and a two seater, £210 and i expect to be finished by 2pm at the latest.
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former carpet cleaner, now retired!

maxcampbell

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Re: How's the run in to Xmas
« Reply #39 on: December 11, 2013, 06:38:53 pm »
We are staying busy - ie 2 men & a TM working 8 till 6-ish almost every day, but this year & last it's very last-minute, still got a couple of slots left before Xmas, but expect to fill them.

Back in the summer we were booked 2 to 3 weeks ahead, and in previous years Xmas also got booked solid weeks ahead.

Upholstery at least 50% of turnover at the moment - which is not a welcome trend :P
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