Oh, Adam...you're the only thing that can keep me posting. You appear to be trying to be more of a jerk than me, only you're failing because you don't have the requisite intelligence to make being a...
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Oh, Adam...you're the only thing that can keep me posting. You appear to be trying to be more of a jerk than me, only you're failing because you don't have the requisite intelligence to make being a...
Right, you win. I now have to post again in very simple inoffensive terms so the easily-upset can get my point.
So here's what I said, in no particular order:
It's WRONG that I'm getting paid more...
I've realized this board is predominantly made up of opticians who work for hourly wages. That's great.
I support you and hope you all get paid what you're worth. I would like to keep contributing...
Let me guess...the ones his customers like?
This feels like the Twilight Zone sometimes, do you not understand that what sells or "brings referrals" is giving the customer what they want? What the...
Yes, CME4SPECS, I'm changing the rules. I have this idiotic notion that money in the bank is more important than markup percentage. Yes, you could lower markup percentage and markup dollars and...
I don't think we can or should post wholesale prices here.
I do think you're looking at it backwards, though. Forget wholesale and everything else--first figure out what your male customers want,...
It's obviously a matter of volume and customer base. MarcE is exactly right.
I do sell brands, I just call the 800 number to order. I realize the rep still gets a cut but at least they don't waste my time.
And yes, I'm buying and selling more expensive product and marking...
Look, Optirep, you're showing up on Optiboard and contributing tells me you're one of the good ones--with you, the added cost may come with an added value. With most reps, however, this ain't the...
Nah, it was a joke Chris--I certainly hope you make about ten times more than me!
Optirep--how is it impossible to lower markup yet increase dollars? Here's an example:
You were buying generic...
I should have been more clear; the practice has been around 30 years...Me there only a few months. Though a few days without an optician-caused remake would be a record for a Luxottica-owned...
Capture rate???? My God, you sound like the second-sleaziest type in this industry--THE CONSULTANT!
And how are my numbers poor? I'm making them more money than they were making before. Period. ...
Thanks so much Harry! I swear I'm not a total jerk, everyone!
Chris...As for the new board...I subscribed over a week ago, but my paypal email is different from the email addy I signed up here...
God, I envy your practice. I'd love to be able to sell that stuff.
Great job with the blog, though I would talk to Harry (not to volunteer him) or a web designer about maybe tweaking the template...
Barry makes a great point--most folks who don't wear glasses brave the outdoors all the time without UV protection.
Harry C. tells me (and I believe him on matters like this) that UV protection is...
Very sensible and fair. The two year warranty on certain lenses is great--builds confidence and helps sell premium lenses/coatings.
:cheers:
I've had success with Bolle (which For-Life mentioned) for men.
Just wanted to say that I put dirty frames in the ultrasonic cleaner before I send them to the lab, also I change gross/filthy nosepads. It's not so much that I'm a nice guy, it's more that I figure...
Just out of curiosity, can anyone tell me what the dire consequences to my vision would be if my lenses were only 99, rather than a 100 percent effective at blocking UV? I understand we shouldn't...
I'm glad to see posts like this where the bottom line is discussed, and I have a couple of comments.
First, the notion that patients will purposely scratch lenses or break a frame right before the...
A great time was had by all and I learned more in a couple of hours than I normally do in a month. Meeting face to face, you find out your differences aren't as great as they may appear to be online...
I spend so much time disrespecting certain aspects of our industry, I thought I should take a moment to thank the men and women whom I respect most...
The lab guys and gals! I think I will never be...
Last reminder! If you're in the area, show up for good times and the opportunity to meet two really knowledgeable opticians (Harry and Fezz).
I said part of the markup goes to reps, not all of it. Opticians are also out there demanding more money when clearly the public consensus is that they're not worth it.
This whole industry is...
Ah, I love getting a reaction. Actually I have no desire to discuss markup here, but I just wanted to see how violently you all would react to the idea.
The responses tell me a few things...
A)...