I don't get it!!
2006-12-14 00:03:19 · 17 answers · asked by Bumblebee 3 in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
I'm sure it's got nothing to do with the fact that the same machinery does the work necessary for cleaning and polishing leather AND for turning the key-cutting lathe.........
2006-12-14 00:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because, not many people have their shoes repaired these days, many people, just replace them. Therefore, If you were to offer just the one trade, i.e Shoe repair, then you will have gone bankrupt within a week of learning the trade.
Where as, people need to replace a key, should the original break, it is cheaper to just get your old one re cut, rather than getting a new lock and key.
The shoe repairs by me however, also offer a safe cracking service. So if you need to break into a safe and then make a quick getaway, with a goodpair of shoes, then here is the place to go.
2006-12-14 04:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1876, African American Thomas P. Freeman opens the Pioneer Variety Store at the corner of Yesler Way and 2nd Avenue. He sells crockery, glassware, hardware, and new and used goods. He is a shoemaker by trade, having arrived in Seattle with his family in 1872.
He leased the building from Henry Yesler, sublet the second floor, and built an inside stairway and a balcony. In 1879, he expanded the business and opened a commission and storage house. In 1880, he moved his business to his residence on 3rd Avenue. Then he returned to boot and shoe repair, to which he added selling secondhand goods and fitting keys to locks.
2006-12-14 00:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by WENDY R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because most people don't need their shoes repaired, they just chuck them and buy new ones. It's a profitable sideline.
2006-12-14 00:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they got the idea when everyone who locked themselves out came in for shoe repairs after trying to kick in the door at home. (just joking) extra income and a service people see when in for shoe repairs, like gum at the cash register with candy where all the kids see it.
2006-12-14 00:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by colinhughes333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my local shoe repair/key cut shop also sells jam doughnuts.now THATS odd
2006-12-14 00:05:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the opposite!!! it's the key guys who fix shoes...how would they otherwise earn a living!!!? How often do you get a key done?!! Once in 10 years I would say!!!
2006-12-14 00:05:26 · answer #7 · answered by INC0GNIT0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there is a lot of similarity in the equipment that both practices use... guillotines and that kind of thing. So maximise the return on the investment for the equipment by putting it to more than one use.
2006-12-14 00:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they also sharpen knifes , change batteries in watches just cutting keys aren't enough money.
2006-12-14 00:06:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a source of extra income,,,,, nowdays , unlike in the past, not so many people have shoes repaired
2006-12-14 00:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋