I didn't see any threads about vacuum prices (at least not with a quick search). Mine are $1.25 for 3 minutes. I'm thinking about bumping that up to $1.50. The machines are relatively new if that helps. I've been trying to look at what other places nearby are charging for vacs and I'm definitely on the low side. I want to be the best deal in town but still have to make a profit at some point. If I go to $1.50, would you leave it at 3 minutes?
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Vacuum prices
- Thread starter CaptnBuck
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Would you recommend a leap to $2 for 5 minutes like Keno, or something a smaller bump like $1.50? I think the $2 for 5 minutes would be fine as long as the time is pitched as the selling point. "A little more money for a lot more time!" (though an extra 2 minutes might not be considered 'a lot'). It makes it $0.40 instead of $0.416 a minute...
I'd go up slow, $1.50 now for 3 minutes and raise it again to $1.75 for 3 minutes maybe in the spring or fall.
Dan kamsickas
GinSan Technician
Jump it to $2 in January.
Yeah, they are in good working order and are still fairly new. They have manufacture dates from 2022. Only real problem has been a clogged hose were someone vacuumed up some long deck screws and the door gaskets could use replacing. I'll get that done.
