Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

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Re: Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

#21 Post by Acro »

I'd be very interested to hear how this is working out for you,
How much are you charging?
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Re: Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

#22 Post by bhoynuts32 »

You dont want to advertise to much unless you want to pay tax just a word of warning you dont no who is watching lot of bad souls out there :( good luck with it tho
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Re: Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

#23 Post by dave316 »

Thanks man, you're 100% right as i've witnessed how some people operate. I guess maybe I shouldn't bother then as there's too many risks, ie. strangers calling when i'm not in, I keep expensive rods etc in my shed, dodgy rivals, etc, etc. I guess the risks outweigh the rewards and people can get jealous even if you're making little money for a lot of work. Just takes an anonymous phone call from any coward to screw you over and I actually worked with this truly horrible guy who used to do that to people despite getting up to allsorts himself!! Pity too as I was really up for it and had even just acquired a fridge and freezer this morning. Ah well, guess I always wanted that sort of setup for myself anyway.

Cheers for all your feedback guys, much appreciated!!
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Re: Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

#24 Post by rocketman »

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dont let these things put you off mate if you really want to give it a try go for it. the tax man would have a hard time proving youre noy bartering bait for a bit of fishing gear, perfectly legal :wink: :wink: :wink:


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Re: Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

#25 Post by Tanglerat »

What's wrong with paying your taxes? :?

It'll keep officialdom off your back an you're happy in the knowledge that any fecker making phonecalls is wasting their time. I'd imagine you'd have to be turning over quite a bit of bait to reach the tax treshold too, so if it comes to that, you're making a go of your venture.
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Re: Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

#26 Post by dave316 »

Oh right, I had visions of probably making £50 maybe even £100 on a really good week in the Summer, if I was lucky, then getting stung with a £1,000 fine or something. I'm pretty clueless about things like that to be honest as I always just worked and got paid at the end of the week and leave all the financial matters to the wife :lol: Maybe I could give this a go, alongside a part time job then, and I would hopefully be alright just giving my no. to members here. Cheers!!
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Re: Would there be much interest if I started selling Rag/Lug ?

#27 Post by Pyreneenguy »

I'd go for it ! When I was 19/20, I used to dig black-lug on an ocassional basis. Anyone who has dug these buggers with a
spade will know just how tough it is ! Anyway, I'd get up to 10 dozen on a ( good) tide and sell them either to members of my club
or a sports-shop that made no profit on them. Be careful though; I knew another digger, who also set nets, who was crucified by the
taxman. He was obviously living well beyond his means and well, jealous neighbours did the rest !

Best of luck to you !

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