patronltd Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 the prices we have given on our website are very basic camera's it was to attract the lower end customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichL Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 the prices we have given on our website are very basic camera's it was to attract the lower end customer. I tried that and it didnt work at all for us. The thing is that "low end cctv" is now around £30 - have a look at maplins etc, they are price conditioning the most price sensitive buyers - the installation industry doesnt stand a chance in there so best not to waste time chasing the low end. The majority of our CCTV jobs are commercial and require a sensible spec, and expect quality so there's a bit of elbow room. The low end IAS for us is now the Enforcer as a 2X system - we no longer even mention wired systems to 2X enquirers unless they specifically ask for it, or its an upgrade on existing wiring. Fitting wires is an art form which people are not prepared to pay for, IMO. In fact I was thinking of having a Yellow pages ad this year just for wireless domestics. Originally said by Charles Babbage On two occasions I have been asked [by members of Parliament], 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reidy Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I tried that and it didnt work at all for us. The thing is that "low end cctv" is now around £30 - have a look at maplins etc, they are price conditioning the most price sensitive buyers - the installation industry doesnt stand a chance in there so best not to waste time chasing the low end. The majority of our CCTV jobs are commercial and require a sensible spec, and expect quality so there's a bit of elbow room. The low end IAS for us is now the Enforcer as a 2X system - we no longer even mention wired systems to 2X enquirers unless they specifically ask for it, or its an upgrade on existing wiring. Fitting wires is an art form which people are not prepared to pay for, IMO. In fact I was thinking of having a Yellow pages ad this year just for wireless domestics. Absolutely Hey Ho, Lets Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Fitting wires is an art form which people are not prepared to pay for, IMO. sad but true Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 indeed, the industry is on it's ar se. Being the cheapest only attracts one thing, cheap customers. When I get a CCTV enquiry from a domestic I speak to them before I go, if they're expecting anything near the prices quoted above I wont be wasting my time or theirs, I don't see the point in selling **** that will only tell you what you already know ie "somebody is damaging your car" its a bit like buying watered down petrol, it will give you the appearance of a full tank but you wont be able to go anywhere using it. I would lay money that even though the co selling at those prices are no more busy than I, the difference is I have 7 busy engineers and they're all earning money rather than busy keeping my head above water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 work smarter, not harder is my moto when I do decide to work, leave the dross for the dross. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichL Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 like buying watered down petrol, Good analogy, I like it. Keep up the good work. Originally said by Charles Babbage On two occasions I have been asked [by members of Parliament], 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 when I do decide to work, its still optional at your place then? securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotmod Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 You tend to find in this industry that people want Harrods quality with Lidls prices. Oh what a joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patronltd Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 You tend to find in this industry that people want Harrods quality with Lidls prices. Oh what a joy. Perfect example! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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