Discounted Prices

[philsimo]

I`m going to be fitting out a new shell this year and would like to know your opinion as to whether it`s worth waiting for a boat show such as Crick to buy items?

Are prices discounted at boat shows or would i be able to get a similar deal now?

[andywatson]

I think you might well make a mistake if you try to fit out a boat on what you can buy cheaper at Crick. You might make an impulse buy whilst under time pressure. Consider a strategy based on the following:

 

-You could do worse than join one of the fit-out discount schemes which most chandlers offer (ie spend £1000 then get 10-15% off for a year)

 

-Another tactic is to have a list of major items you need then wait for the 20% off days which Midland Chandlers have a few times per year.

 

-Keep your eyes peeled for good second hand stuff, particularly on here.

I have bought, sold, received and given away tools and boat items on here with satisfaction in every case.

 

-Most suppliers will negotiate, especially for cash.

Edited January 4, 2011 by andywatson

[Heffalump]

...especially for cash.

 

Really? I can't see how cash makes the slightest bit of difference, to a modern business being paid in cash is more hassle when it comes to banking.

[charles123]

I would not expect additional discount from boat shows. With a decent spend the biggest chandler (Midland) ought to give you 20% off without waiting for their special 20% days. I have found a couple of smaller chandlers cant or wont give that much off. Other than that Ebay is good for picking up items and so are boat jumbles (there is a web site show where and when, and its a good day out but you might have to travel a fair distance

 

Charles

[andywatson]

Really? I can't see how cash makes the slightest bit of difference, to a modern business being paid in cash is more hassle when it comes to banking.

 

It does make a difference by avoiding the cut that the credit card company take from the transaction.

It costs absolutely nothing to ask.

I've found it works often enough and when negotiating I try to leave no stone unturned.

Edited January 4, 2011 by andywatson

[Laurie Booth]

It does make a difference by avoiding the cut that the credit card company take from the transaction.

It costs absoloutely nothing to ask.

I've found it works often enough and when negotiating I try to leave no stone unturned.

I agree, credit cards and debit and cheques cost money to bank. Cash is a lot better for some business.

[Athy]

....especially when it goes straight into the seller's back pocket.

Of course I am just being cynical, I am sure that no trader would behave thus in real life. Unless one counts the plumber who fixed a burst pipe for us two weeks ago, or the chap from whom we buy our logs, or....

[philsimo]

Thanks very much for the replys.

Looks like i had better keep plenty of cash in my back pocket and watch out for the 20% off days at Midland Chandlers

[charles123]

Arleigh International Ltd own Midland Chandlers and Caravan equivalents and no doubt other businnesses hence have the buying power to offer such discounts. When you know what you want I suggest you email them to say you have a spend of what ever that figure is taken from the items you need off the Midland web site and ask what discount they can offer. I would guess that they would expect a spend over £4 or 5k to be able to get 20% off

 

Charles

[dor]

Go to PTS (not Plumb Centre) for all your plumbing stuff including Hep2O and get trade prices - about 60% off list. Set yourself up as a boat builder and get a trade card at B&Q - only 5% but useful for some bits when they have their sale days on. You could also try playing the trade customer with Midland Chandlers - I've not tried it on a personal basis, but their small trade prices are typically 20 -40% off.

[Alan de Enfield]

I agree, credit cards and debit and cheques cost money to bank. Cash is a lot better for some business.

 

It 'costs' to put cash into a business account - typically 1.9% at the NatWest.

The only way around it is to put the cash / cheque etc into your personal account and then do an electronic transfer (no charge) into the business account.

[Justme]

It 'costs' to put cash into a business account - typically 1.9% at the NatWest.

The only way around it is to put the cash / cheque etc into your personal account and then do an electronic transfer (no charge) into the business account.

 

We were told to put it into our business savings account & then move it to the current account as the savings one dint have any charges for deposits. That was with TSB as it was. Best check if it still applies.

[tosher]

Thanks very much for the replys.

Looks like i had better keep plenty of cash in my back pocket and watch out for the 20% off days at Midland Chandlers

 

 

Any one know if/when the above might happen ????

[stuart]

Any one know if/when the above might happen ????

 

Phone them and ask!

 

Its always a Friday I think.

[Laurie Booth]

It 'costs' to put cash into a business account - typically 1.9% at the NatWest.

The only way around it is to put the cash / cheque etc into your personal account and then do an electronic transfer (no charge) into the business account.

Quite correct. This is what I used to do.