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Beach Comber
May 9, 2013
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Hello everyone. I am brand new to the board. My fiance and I have just purchased a fleet of 49cc gas powered scooters. We are wrapping up the details on our old 98 location this week and may have possibly found an additional location on 30a. We are pretty new to the area and haven't spent a lot of time on 30a. How is the market for rental scooters? I can't think of a reason that it wouldn't be a successful venture out there. Also, there doesn't seem to be much competition based on what I was able to find on Google. We would start with approximately 20 units and go up or down based on demand. Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
 

chanster

Banned
Dec 7, 2008
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scoot you won't get much love on this board as most people who live on 30-a hate golf carts and scooters. I know theres several bike shops on 30-a that rent scooters but overall 30-a is a huge bike area
 
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scootscoot

Beach Comber
May 9, 2013
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Thanks for your honesty. I've heard that some aren't very receptive of scooters, but I also know of plenty of people that enjoy getting out and exploring on a scooter. Do you know specifically which bike shops currently rent motorized scooters? I'm having trouble finding the info.
 

Jim Tucker

Beach Fanatic
Jul 12, 2005
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I'd much rather have scooters than SUVs or golf carts - but I think parents will be driving the SUVs while the kids hop on the scooters. I don't have a problem with them but the concerns people have for safety are valid. Heck - we have a lot of people who never ride bikes come down here, hop on a bike and lose their mind or have no skills. They are a danger to others and themselves. Putting people on scooters is just asking for trouble.

Old 98 is more suited for you. I think you'll find you have more than enough to handle over there.
 

tsutcli

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Jan 14, 2008
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Great, another safety hazard on 30a as if there weren't enough already. Why do people think that clogging up the only road we have is a good idea? Have a little respect for the locals who have to endure the already overburdened life with the Tourons and stay on 98.
 

scootscoot

Beach Comber
May 9, 2013
11
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Great, another safety hazard on 30a as if there weren't enough already. Why do people think that clogging up the only road we have is a good idea? Have a little respect for the locals who have to endure the already overburdened life with the Tourons and stay on 98.

So, should the clothing shops, restaurants, and condos avoid attracting "Tourons" to 30a so you can avoid an overburdened life of traffic? It's possible that you've missed it, but you live in a tourist town. With that comes tourists. Maybe you should look into a nice neighborhood north of 98. I know a great realtor. Let me know if you would like her contact info. Also, please let me know if you would like to try one of our scooters. I'll be happy to give you a free half day rental.
 

Jim Tucker

Beach Fanatic
Jul 12, 2005
1,218
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So, should the clothing shops, restaurants, and condos avoid attracting "Tourons" to 30a so you can avoid an overburdened life of traffic? It's possible that you've missed it, but you live in a tourist town. With that comes tourists. Maybe you should look into a nice neighborhood north of 98. I know a great realtor. Let me know if you would like her contact info. Also, please let me know if you would like to try one of our scooters. I'll be happy to give you a free half day rental.

A friendly pointer: tsucli is the resident, rain-on-the-parade, tourists-go-home representative. Even so, you will not win anyone over if you are that sensitive and sarcastic. And she does represent the attitude of a hefty segment of locals.
 

scootscoot

Beach Comber
May 9, 2013
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A friendly pointer: tsucli is the resident, rain-on-the-parade, tourists-go-home representative. Even so, you will not win anyone over if you are that sensitive and sarcastic. And she does represent the attitude of a hefty segment of locals.

I still think that Freeport would be a better fit for her. It's nice and quiet over there.
 
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