Business Summary
A family owned business since 1951 The Company is not only the leading camera electronics dealer on Long Island, they are well known throughout the Country and Internationally as well.
They have an excellent reputation for having knowledgeable salespeople, competitive pricing and a stock of all the major brands including all the hard to find accessories' like Underwater Housings and Underwater cameras as well as cellphones and tablets.They have 2 locations on Long Island. Their staff consists of professional photographers, Videographers and Astronomers who have all been shooting for many years. They sell great Telescopes and high-end binoculars for birders and other enthusiasts. They have many exclusive Dealerships which are very hard to get and quite profitable. Whether you come into the store or call them on the phone or purchase from their internet site you get the same great service. The Managers are always on site and most of the customers know them. They service many Schools, Institutions, Industrial Accounts, Newspapers and businesses throughout the country over the phone or from their website. They always go out of their way to go the extra mile for every customer. If they call at 6pm and UPS has already picked up and they need it next day air they will drive it down to UPS. If they are going away and their camera is in need of repair they get the repair expedited or loan them a camera for their trip. The Owners also have a School of Photography that starts clients off with beginner classes ( two classes Free with purchase ) and can then take them up to Professional status with Photoshop, Lightroom, Nature and Sports Photography and up to 50 more classes are available. WHAT SETS THIS BUSINESS APART ( IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE PRICING ) IS THE FACT THAT THEY INCLUDE 2 FREE CLASSES WITH A PURCHASE OF A NEW CAMERA.
THIS FEATURE WILL CONTINUE WITH THE SALE TO A NEW OWNER. THE NEW OWNER WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE THE CUSTOMER 2 FREE CLASSES WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CAMERA AT NO COST TO THE NEW OWNER OF THE BUSINESS. THE NEW CUSTOMER WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED ( FREE ) IN 2 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASSES.
Form of Ownership: S Corp
Historical Summary:
A family owned business since 1951. A LEADER ON LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Owner Qualifications:
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY- RETAIL EXPERIENCE HELPFUL - PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE A PLUS !
Property Details
Other Business Details
Business Location:
Lease Expire: 0000-00-00
Option: 2 LOCATIONS 1/NEW LONG TERM LEASE WITH PURCHASE/ 2 NEW 10 YEAR LEASE
Lease Security: 12000
Monthly Rent: $ 11,000
Square Footage: 5000
Type of Location: Strip Mall
Facilities:
TWO MODERN FULLY EQUIPPED FACILITIES ON MAJOR ROADS IN IMPORTANT TOWNS ON LONG ISLAND.
Expansion Potential:
UNLIMITED BY ADDING ADDITIONAL ELECTRONICS AND INCREASING INTERNET ADVERTISING.
Business Operation Details
Employees:
Full Time: 21 / Part Time: 12
Managers: 2
Support & Training:
SELLERS WILL COMPLETELY TRAIN
Miscellaneous Details
Financing Available:
Yes
TOTAL PRICE INCLUDING INVENTORY IS APPROXIMATELY $ 2.5 M.
THIS DEPENDS ON THE VALUE OF THE INVENTORY AT CLOSING
( THE BUSINESS PRICE IS $ 1.2M ). THE TOTAL DOWN PAYMENT AND TERMS ARE NEGOTIABLE. THE SELLER WILL CONSIDER FINANCING A PORTION OF THE SALE.