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Aug 12^th, 2008 at 7:06pm

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At this stage I don't know how I am going to achieve it but how do you think I would go selling 1000 to 1500 X 12" camp ovens with COCIA® - 2008 embossed on one side of the lid and a Kangaroo on the other.

Have been doing some research with Chinese manufacturers/importers and 1000 is the minimum number they will manufacture and send across.

Here is an image, albeit small of a design that I am looking at. The model doesn't show legs but anything I get manufactured would have them.

I know you lot may all grab one but that isn't all that many when you have a couple of containers full of them. Grin

Also having some business discussion over here with some people to look at the feasibility of it. Possibly importing and distributing.

The Chinese will build anything and the prices are good (maybe less than a third you would pay for anything here in Oz) but you need to purchase big numbers.

The brain is working overtime on this one. Cheesy

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Reply #1 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 7:29pm

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Good thing you have a lot of mates up there Derek,otherwise it would take sometime to empty the container into your shed or maybe the loungeroom ( would make a great photo) lol
I,ll take a couple for myself,and could probably move some for you down here.
cheers George

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Reply #2 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 7:37pm

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Derek
The idear is good but you need a catch phrase..in the lid..
...as in (Drover's Best) (Matilda's Ghost) (Kidman's Pride) (Spur & Bit)
Just to name a few.. there are heaps.
Muzz

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Reply #3 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 7:50pm

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pm sent ( I expect royalties)
another great Idea Muzz Roll Eyes

cheers George

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Reply #4 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 8:13pm

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Perhaps a fitting tribute to Kel
"The Furphy Slinger"
Cry

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

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Reply #5 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 8:15pm

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For what it's worth I like Murray's idea, the lids need a little something to make them "special" and to distinguish them from the common ovens available. Not a lot you can do , I have ovens from very old to very new from all over the world and they are all basically much the same to look at.
When Derek first came up with the idea it was suggested then of putting a 'roo or a koala on the lid to make them a bit different and like Muzz says, "Drovers Delight" or "Barcoo Special" would set them apart.

pd

When I die I hope my missus doesn't sell my camp ovens for what I told her I paid for them. pd

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Reply #6 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 8:18pm

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sooty wrote on Aug 12^th, 2008 at 8:13pm:

Perhaps a fitting tribute to Kel
"The Furphy Slinger"
Cry

I like the thought Kev but "Furphy" already own that name. They would crucify anyone using it on another camp oven.

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Reply #7 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 8:30pm

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1000 seems a lot to sell.

On the negative side I don't like the (R) the same size as COCIA - I think it should be like this COCIA^®

As a marketing ploy having a kangaroo in particular and lets face we do stew and eat them might make it a collectors piece for overseas people and as gifts to them. Why not the Kangaroo and Emu like our coat of arms with the name in between?

If fancified up with the above if the finish is as good as the ones I have recently got (Camp Chef and Lodge) they could be promoted as Cast Iron to use on the stove top and in the household oven. I guess the legs might be a nuisance but some might not mind them.

This would also open up the market to non campers or as BBQ enhancers.

Of course Jennifer Hawkins cooking some prawns in one on the beach might sell a few also. Cheesy

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Reply #8 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 8:41pm

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I reckon you'd do the job well Carolyn,

Knocking up some of those Chelsea Buns on TV Network or the like with some skimpy gear on.
I can see it now, it'd work I reckon.

All the best
Skip Smiley

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Reply #9 - Aug 12^th, 2008 at 8:48pm

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Most of the 4WD clubs have camping weekends where they could use COs. Putting an advertisement in their magazines may sell a few. The 4WD Qld Corroborree is on Labor Day weekend in May in the SE Qld corner.

Barb

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