Helen&Lee Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 A few years ago we had a customer who wanted a Double Storey Playhouse. Nothing unusual there as its what we do - then he mentioned it was for his ducks.... It wasn't just the shape of the house that he wanted - he was insistant on having the planed frame, crossbars in the windows, bed area (with ladder ) Then on the day we delivered we had to bring it back to make an alteration... he wanted the windows at the sides at 'duck height' so they could see out! My father-in-law's face was priceless Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 A few years ago we had a customer who wanted a Double Storey Playhouse.Nothing unusual there as its what we do - then he mentioned it was for his ducks.... It wasn't just the shape of the house that he wanted - he was insistant on having the planed frame, crossbars in the windows, bed area (with ladder ) Then on the day we delivered we had to bring it back to make an alteration... he wanted the windows at the sides at 'duck height' so they could see out! My father-in-law's face was priceless Helen How much profit do you reckon is to be had on one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 How much profit do you reckon is to be had on one of those? On the Heytesbury stuff? I think you are right Egluntine, most of it is pure profit - the bird table at £763 can surely only be about £150 - £200 inc labour to produce, and I'm being super generous there because of the Oak and Lead I don't know what materials they use for the Chicken house but it does seem pretty steep They probably do enough at the Chelsea Flower Show to take them through the year Fair Play though, I wish I could produce a product for the ultra niche market.... ooh what about the Emperors New Clothes Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Go for it while there is a rush on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Only if Claret is with me brandishing her chainsaw . I'll be right behind you Vicki, chainsaw at the ready! I was thinking more like in front . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Clare's going to be busy with ther chainsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Never get between me and my chainsaw - it's not a pretty sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Especially when combined with a bikini, wellies and goggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 £3,290.00 !!!!! good grief My thoughts exactly, Poet. Some people have more money than sense! And people criticise Eglu owners for having more money than sense and wanting to be trendy. I don't think I've been called "trendy" in years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Especially when combined with a bikini, wellies and goggles. You remembered! Don't forget the safety gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
