Howdens Discount from %

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chesby

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476 posts

223 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Can anyone advise me what sort of discount I am being offered by Howdens? One part number from my quote is:

BFD5231 Burford Cream 600 cc Hi-Line Base White Cab £109.50

What would Howdens list price be on the above be?

Many Thanks.

elster

17,517 posts

209 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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The actual prices aren't real prices, but looking at old prices is £120 retail.

You should be able to get them down a bit more on price. I wouldn't be paying so much for a cabinet, try halving it.

Think 60% discount, you want 70-80%


Edited by elster on Saturday 30th May 07:59

singlecoil

33,309 posts

245 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Forget the discount, it's intended to mislead and confuse. Just look at the product and look at the actual price (not the joke price) and decide if the money they are asking is reasonable for the items they are offering.

elster

17,517 posts

209 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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singlecoil said:
Forget the discount, it's intended to mislead and confuse. Just look at the product and look at the actual price (not the joke price) and decide if the money they are asking is reasonable for the items they are offering.
One of the best discounts I get from a supplier is 99.9% discount. It is crazy.

chesby

Original Poster:

476 posts

223 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Thanks for your prompt replies. I keep hearing that I should aim for 70%+ discounts from Howdens I just don't know what discount they are currently giving me.Elster do you think they are cuurently giving me about 60%?

dazwalsh

6,095 posts

140 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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I signed up with them and the first kitchen I had them quote their price was 12.5k excluding worktops. Told em they were way out and hung up.

Next day I get a call offering 2k off. Still way out on another quote. Told em to shove it as I hate those type of sales tactics. I was told on the first day that 12.5k was the very best price they could do as it was their most expensive kitchen. I told em I had no idea that it was their most expensive kitchen as there is no indication of price. Another few days and another 1500 off.

In the end went with DIY kitchens and got the lot including granite tops for just shy of 7k.

I would say 50% off first order is achievable, with further discounts of subsequent orders.


astroarcadia

1,710 posts

199 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Overall discount depends on the mix of items you buy.

Whatever you pay it will be too much for a Howdens kitchen.

elster

17,517 posts

209 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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chesby said:
Thanks for your prompt replies. I keep hearing that I should aim for 70%+ discounts from Howdens I just don't know what discount they are currently giving me.Elster do you think they are cuurently giving me about 60%?
I think so, I don't have my account anymore since moving abroad, otherwise I would have checked for you.

The do normally list the discount. If you ask they will tell you. How else will you know it is ok to sell on?

singlecoil

33,309 posts

245 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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astroarcadia said:
Whatever you pay it will be too much for a Howdens kitchen.
smile but true.

Alucidnation

16,810 posts

169 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Howdens discount is structured on previous purchases i think.

If you go in as a new customer you wont get the same discount as one who has bought from them before.

Which kinda makes sense.

V8RX7

26,762 posts

262 months

Sunday 31st May 2015
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Alucidnation said:
Howdens discount is structured on previous purchases i think.

If you go in as a new customer you wont get the same discount as one who has bought from them before.

Which kinda makes sense.
I've bought a few kitchens from Howdens and got another quote last week - I always get 70% unless there is some extra promotion on.

The Estimate clearly states the discount rate on it.

£70+VAT for a 1000 base unit seems ok and they don't wriggle if there's an issue / bits missing or I need extra units later.