Midnight Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) Thinking if buying a new 12v fridge from Midland Chandlers at Braunstone. There's nothing much wrong with our Shorline except a bit yellow inside and needs a bulb. Free to a good home shame to scrap it. Message me if you're interested and can collect from Braunstone Edited July 18, 2021 by Midnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I've just bought the RR4514 from Midland, massive inside with a 4 star freezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 <pedant>Assuming you mean Braunston, which had a Midland Swindlers branch, not Braunstone. The only Braunstone I know of is a not terribly salubrious suburb of Leicester and definitely doesn't have a Midland Swindlers.</pedant> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Posted July 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 54 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: <pedant>Assuming you mean Braunston, which had a Midland Swindlers branch, not Braunstone. The only Braunstone I know of is a not terribly salubrious suburb of Leicester and definitely doesn't have a Midland Swindlers.</pedant> Well smack my wrist and stand in the corner 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: <pedant>Assuming you mean Braunston, which had a Midland Swindlers branch, not Braunstone. The only Braunstone I know of is a not terribly salubrious suburb of Leicester and definitely doesn't have a Midland Swindlers.</pedant> I'm curious as to why they're still often referred to as Swindlers? Customer service is some of the best I've experienced and recently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrowboater1 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I assume they are called swindlers because their prices are ridiculous. Very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Narrowboater1 said: I assume they are called swindlers because their prices are ridiculous. Very expensive. But they are happy to price match so can be the same price as anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, Rob-M said: But they are happy to price match so can be the same price as anywhere else. But the parent company also supplies most other Chandlers so it’s rather impossible to find cheaper if it’s something they hold the wholesale rights to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Narrowboater1 said: I assume they are called swindlers because their prices are ridiculous. Very expensive. Guess it depends on the product, pretty much the same with most outlets. When I've asked for a discount thy've obliged, happily. Bought a new fridge 2/3 weeks ago and faulty and to say they've gone out of their way (in conjunction with Shoreline) when there's a signifiant supply issue would be an understatement. I've been assisted by Midland's sales manager. Absolutley brilliant service so kind of feel obliged to defend them, gettign soft in me old age! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Question you have to ask Mark is how many other people they have sold that fridge to before you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 It was a special order Matt, direct fro Shoreline as had to wait 2/3 weeks. The replacement was built last Weds. Why would you think they would sell used fridges as new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Brummie Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I think the 'swindlers' tag came from many years ago when all their adverts and prices on shop shelves were "+VAT", but broadly similar to competitors gross prices. Like most merchants they are amenable to some discount on bulk orders like fit out lots or trade customers. They are certainly a lot more customer conscious than some of their competitors and their stock levels are good and reliable. As in all walks of life, anyone making a significant purchase should look around for the best deal but for convenience, on smaller deals, it's often not worth the effort. Procrastination is the thief of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassman Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 I think the service at Midland Chandlers is always very good whichever one I visit. I just wish their website had more detailed product descriptions and a better search facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 17 hours ago, matty40s said: Question you have to ask Mark is how many other people they have sold that fridge to before you.... have their been verified instances of this then Matt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 43 minutes ago, Markinaboat said: have their been verified instances of this then Matt? PM.sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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