Best place for 'trade prices' to punters? (not rip-off B&Q)
Discussion
Mr GrimNasty said:
LOL.
The people who started Toolstation also set up and used to own Screwfix but sold it to B&Q (group), who have set about ruining what made it good. Surely you've noticed most of the Screwfix/B&Q stuff/offers are the same?
The people who started Toolstation also set up and used to own Screwfix but sold it to B&Q (group), who have set about ruining what made it good. Surely you've noticed most of the Screwfix/B&Q stuff/offers are the same?
Toolstation may not have as many product lines, but they do have a online stock checker, thats saved me a few wasted 8 mile round trips
Screwfix are good for some stuff, and their free 24hr delivery is a boon, but as has been said now they're part of B&Q they're not what they once were. Also odd that in some ranges they have oodles of different options, in others they have only one or two, so inevitably good for some things, not so good for others.
Mr GrimNasty said:
LOL.
The people who started Toolstation also set up and used to own Screwfix but sold it to B&Q (group), who have set about ruining what made it good. Surely you've noticed most of the Screwfix/B&Q stuff/offers are the same?
Agreed. It's not a patch on what it used to be.The people who started Toolstation also set up and used to own Screwfix but sold it to B&Q (group), who have set about ruining what made it good. Surely you've noticed most of the Screwfix/B&Q stuff/offers are the same?
I'd find out what you've got in the way of trade counters lurking in your local industrial estates. For electrical stuff my local TLC (http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk) makes Screwfix look overpriced and understocked.
RedLeicester said:
Screwfix are good for some stuff, and their free 24hr delivery is a boon, but as has been said now they're part of B&Q they're not what they once were. Also odd that in some ranges they have oodles of different options, in others they have only one or two, so inevitably good for some things, not so good for others.
Yes, this.They are cheap on some stuff, but don't assume they are cheaper on everything.
Stax at Walkden. You have to prove you are a trader, but i just produced a letterhead. Not sure how strict they are nowadays.
http://www.staxtradecentres.co.uk/new-stax-manches...
http://www.staxtradecentres.co.uk/new-stax-manches...
Edited by Aviz on Monday 27th September 15:11
hora said:
Zip106 said:
Crown decorator Centres
Dulux Decorator Centres
etc, etc..
If you get the same prices as me though, I'll give up and go on the dole.
Looking at some of their prices they arent on the money. Dulux Decorator Centres
etc, etc..
If you get the same prices as me though, I'll give up and go on the dole.
I looked at a 20lt emulsion tin online at screwfix and it came in at £39 whereas its £15 for a 10lt dulux tub in B&Q
Its floorpaint that I really need to focus on- Screwfix have slate, red and green, but I need white and chocolate (really dark brown) for two rooms
Edited by hora on Monday 27th September 09:12
One should always negotiate a true TRADE price, and not accept the first price offered.
You'll be disappointed at my place of work. We don't have time to piss about giving high prices to knock a couple of pence off because somebody with no stock can do it two pence cheaper in two weeks when their stock appears.
We give our best price first time, every time.
If somebody can beat us, fine, we'll be busy with the next order thank you very much.
We were doing next day deliveries before the ad-men at who-ever were born.
We're professionals, not accountants.
No point in buying it 2p cheaper a bag if you cant work for two days because you've not got the product.
We take 600+ calls a day between six of us, there are call-centres who'd dream about getting that number of calls. And we give free advice, and we have the best reputation in our area.
So there.
;o)
We give our best price first time, every time.
If somebody can beat us, fine, we'll be busy with the next order thank you very much.
We were doing next day deliveries before the ad-men at who-ever were born.
We're professionals, not accountants.
No point in buying it 2p cheaper a bag if you cant work for two days because you've not got the product.
We take 600+ calls a day between six of us, there are call-centres who'd dream about getting that number of calls. And we give free advice, and we have the best reputation in our area.
So there.
;o)
mrmaggit said:
You'll be disappointed at my place of work. We don't have time to piss about giving high prices to knock a couple of pence off because somebody with no stock can do it two pence cheaper in two weeks when their stock appears.
We give our best price first time, every time.
If somebody can beat us, fine, we'll be busy with the next order thank you very much.
We were doing next day deliveries before the ad-men at who-ever were born.
We're professionals, not accountants.
No point in buying it 2p cheaper a bag if you cant work for two days because you've not got the product.
We take 600+ calls a day between six of us, there are call-centres who'd dream about getting that number of calls. And we give free advice, and we have the best reputation in our area.
So there.
;o)
Sounds bloody ace, where do I sign?We give our best price first time, every time.
If somebody can beat us, fine, we'll be busy with the next order thank you very much.
We were doing next day deliveries before the ad-men at who-ever were born.
We're professionals, not accountants.
No point in buying it 2p cheaper a bag if you cant work for two days because you've not got the product.
We take 600+ calls a day between six of us, there are call-centres who'd dream about getting that number of calls. And we give free advice, and we have the best reputation in our area.
So there.
;o)
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