Hey!
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<br>I balked at first but then got to thinking about the idea...I LIKE IT!
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<br>I need to do a costing analysis and everyone runs through sails at different rates depending on their sailing style and the conditions under which they normally sail.
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<br>The concern I have is that people generally won't care for their sails if they know they have a guarantee on getting them replaced.
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<br>For example:
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<br>Hobie 18 sails-MAIN AND JIB Retail: $1130.00 (white)
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<br>Now, we can sell you a set of aftermarket sails that are VERY*** nice for: $945.00 (white) but they aren't class legal for racing in official NAHCA regattas.
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<br>On new sails we could offer a system where you buy them and if you trade them in within one year you get $800.00 credit toward a new set. If you trade them in within two years you get $650.00. Three years $500.00 and so on.
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<br>This would all be contingent on the sails being in the type of condition one would expect for this duration of use. People who sail year around or who repair, modify or damage the sails with stains or accidents where the sails were in the water for a long period of time would suffer a reduced valuation.
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<br>This is a risky operation to say the least for us. I'll have to give it some more thought but I think it might work. What do you think of a set up like this.
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<br>MM
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