Free VS. No-Cost

Coitster · Post by **Coitster** » April 24th, 2004, 11:10 pm

Whats funny is that people think that is the only way I get customers. Its not, its just the only one I share on the forum. There are a zillion ways to get customers. That paticular way is just really easy.

David
Coitster

txfirefighter · Post by **txfirefighter** » April 25th, 2004, 1:09 am

Coister I think it is more like you hate 1/3 of the people , 1/3 of the people hate you and 1/3 dont give a damn

Scott Tyner · Post by **Scott Tyner** » April 25th, 2004, 5:02 pm

I haven't tried this particular word change on my coupon cards yet, but plan on it to compare the results.

I use these cards in addition to my 5-color business cards and they have worked extremely well for me. These cards are business card size and bright yellow in color. I have them printed with black ink.

I use a dashed border to give them a coupon look. The only wording is:

FREE WINDSHIELD REPAIR*
We Repair Rock Chips & Cracks
We Come To You (no extra charge)
CALL (phone number)
*Call For Details

Scott

Chips_Away_Windshield_Repair · April 25th, 2004, 5:59 pm

All good points. my thinking on the "?"s is in my honesty I'm putting the question of "free" in my potential customners minds. Then the Delta Kits banner includes "ask for details"
I have not had any one stop and really expect a free job. Discussion is opened for their expectations, my work , quarantee and service.
Bill

CrackedUp · Post by **CrackedUp** » April 25th, 2004, 7:42 pm

My opinion....it's not FREE and the insurance companies aren't real fond of it being promoted as FREE.

AutoEgo · Post by **AutoEgo** » April 25th, 2004, 8:38 pm

When's the last time you were stopped by a Nationwide Agent and brought to task over saying a repair is free with insurance. It just doesn't happen.

This is like everything you do in life, it is exactly what YOU make it to be! If you tell your client it's free to them and no cost to the insurance company either, well I'm pretty sure they are going to know you're full of it. I have not run across anyone in the last 2 months since I've had the graphics on the car that actually thought nobody was going to pay me for fixing their shield. I also have not come across anyone that questioned why I have Free on my Beetle. Market the way you are comfortable with marketing and all will be well.

Sean

Scott Tyner · Post by **Scott Tyner** » April 26th, 2004, 6:39 am

Hi Sean,

Just a quick question. How's the Beetle working out? Do you have many graphics on it and do you think it has helped with getting attention and business?

I have thought seriously about getting a Beetle and having professional graphics put on it including my Logo.

Thanks,
Scott

mafsu · Post by **mafsu** » April 26th, 2004, 1:31 pm

Link to some pics of Sean's bug

http://www.bamasbest.com/windshield/cat ... a7e4551bd8

He took me for a ride in it a few weeks ago. In addition to being a nice looking car, it's pretty darn quick.

mafsu · Post by **mafsu** » April 26th, 2004, 1:36 pm

also check out the next page of pics for photo's of another bug.

Scott Tyner · Post by **Scott Tyner** » April 26th, 2004, 1:41 pm

Thanks Mafsu for the links. Great looking vehicles and very eye-catching, as well as professional looking.

Scott

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