Bulk Buy EPIRB - Whose Interested? - Page 4

Knot Yet · 20 December 2009, 13:15

Thanks C2 - I would say we are after 15 plus - can't speak for everyone else but happy to wait for the best price

Just to clarify those prices so far received have come through other RIBnet members and trade dealers - I'm still waiting for my enquires to be answered

PeterM · 20 December 2009, 13:23

Cheers Jean - maybe I'm having a panic as I just got another £1k boat bill ! ( Insurance for both boats , service , winter storage, anodes, compressor belt ).

I love this time of year for spending money with no clear result - Bah Humbug .........

C2 RIBS · 20 December 2009, 13:24

OK I will ask one trade account re price on 15 as I have just spend a large amount coding a new boat so I will try to twist an arm

Channel Ribs · 20 December 2009, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Blackroady

Am I being unrealistic or out of touch ? In any dealing I have had & still have you'd start talking at 10% at least ?

I genuinely do not believe that MSS will have that much room on these, mind you I was wrong about 195 being the best price so it just goes to show that optimism can pay off.

If it were me I would get in before the VAT goes back up, or all the bargain hunting will be undone.

RRP on these is 255 pounds, so I just cant see you getting them down to 180 unless someone happens to be behind the right lorry and the door falls off.

To put it in context, a PLB is the cherry on the cake of personal safety wear...

Auto lifejacket with crotch straps... 60
Lifejacket light and spray hood... 30
Waterproof VHF... 90
Sea Survival course... 80

Falling overboard and being able to make tea with your inflatable kitchenette... priceless.

Knot Yet · 20 December 2009, 13:26

No worries Blackroady - it's a nightmare time of year for the poor wallet!!

Thanks Ian - that's really appreciated

J

Knot Yet · 20 December 2009, 13:28

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Originally Posted by malthouse

Falling overboard and being able to make tea with your inflatable kitchenette... priceless.

Channel Ribs · 20 December 2009, 13:28

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Originally Posted by Blackroady

I love this time of year for spending money with no clear result - Bah Humbug .........

I will all seem worth it when you stop mid channel on the next Floptilla to swim with dolphins and cool down in the record breaking globally warmer summer.

PeterM · 20 December 2009, 13:28

Cheers Malthouse. Happy to be out of touch ....( but in touch mid channel when the dolphins have buggered off and the motor wont start !)

Didn't mean any slight against anyone.

Pete

C2 RIBS · 20 December 2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet

Okay so just to try and keep the prices on these up to date - we have (so far)....

Marine Superstore

£189.96 inc 5% discount

Mainbrayce

£195.00

J

Online these people in Devon seem to offer at 178.99,for the 200
and 209.99 for 210 but I dont know them.
http://www.mynewcheap.co.uk/products...200-plb/14525/

Channel Ribs · 20 December 2009, 13:48

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Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

209.99 for 210

Ian mate, your going in the wrong direction! Cheaper is downwards.

C2 RIBS · 20 December 2009, 13:53

Cheers Martin, numberS game that probably explains my bank accounts

Poly · 20 December 2009, 14:37

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Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

OK I will ask one trade account re price on 15 as I have just spend a large amount coding a new boat so I will try to twist an arm

c2 - if you came to me with that request (for product we sell) we would be happy to discuss a discount over 5% - but I would expect to be able to send all 15 to one address in one shipping container. Someone has to label, pack and ship all of these to 15 different addresses then you're looking at £10 (5%) in cost for that.

Should Mainbrace be a trade member to comply with the forum's commercial posting guidelines? Technically yes, but the idea is to stop random people registering to pimp their wares and to ensure that those who appear out the woodwork whenever there seems like something in it for them are making a contribution to the site. I doubt the 15 people benefiting will object if they get a better deal than on the open market. If he has to register and split that cost across that order then the saving would be wiped out. If he makes a habit out of coming up with deals I am sure he will see the benefit of registering anyway (and if not JK will highlight the value proposition!).

What surprises me is that with the chance to save a fiver off the best web price so many people are interested, especially at a time of year when most people are 'skint'... or did they mean they were interested if there was a really good* deal on offer?

(* i.e. possibly a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity price)

Knot Yet · 20 December 2009, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Polwart

What surprises me is that with the chance to save a fiver off the best web price so many people are interested, especially at a time of year when most people are 'skint'... or did they mean they were interested if there was a really good* deal on offer?

Ahh and there lies the mystery - lol - I doubt we will know for sure until money has to be eeked out off tired wallets - I suspect waiting until Jan payday may help some make the decision but that needs balancing with the best price available - what a conundrum

Hightower · 20 December 2009, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet

Ahh and there lies the mystery - lol - I doubt we will know for sure until money has to be eeked out off tired wallets - I suspect waiting until Jan payday may help some make the decision but that needs balancing with the best price available - what a conundrum

Then pay for it using the Credit Card and pay that debt the following month.

Channel Ribs · 20 December 2009, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Credit Card

Knot Yet · 20 December 2009, 14:59

Very logical Andy - but then if the world were a logical place men would ride side saddle

as my grandmother would say

Hightower · 20 December 2009, 15:01

Them bits of plastic that come though the door and reside in ones pocket with the Moths

Hightower · 20 December 2009, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet

Very logical Andy - but then if the world were a logical place men would ride side saddle

as my grandmother would say

I don't ride side saddle, but I do stand up when riding my 150 Horses

Knot Yet · 20 December 2009, 15:08

lol - very sensible - I find my little 75hp pony uncomfortable at trot let alone canter and there's you lot racing around with a whole herd attached to the rear end!!

J

Hightower · 20 December 2009, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet

lol - very sensible - I find my little 75hp pony uncomfortable at trot let alone canter and there's you lot racing around with a whole herd attached to the rear end!!

J

You just haven't had the right conditions to unleash the full potential of your little herd. That's all!