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Post by donkeychomp on Dec 28, 2022 22:35:33 GMT 1
It's ok I can see it. Reserve at the top, off and on. I'm going to get one too.
Alex
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Post by elsiefan on Dec 29, 2022 0:46:11 GMT 1
Economies of scale? Their ad said they had over 300 available, maybe that buying power gets even sharper discounts. Or maybe someone dropped a clanger / IT glitch, who knows? plus it does seem odd that the site changes prices and availability daily. Though they do sometimes offer big discounts on items, which seemed too good to be true and I was sceptical, until the items landed at my front door.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 29, 2022 10:28:02 GMT 1
I am a bit sceptical
Think I bought one off Legend a month or so back as they were at a price way lower than everybody else
The price seemed to creep up as supply thinned but it looks a massive new batch has come through which may explain it
Either that or someone is ripping everybody off and faked Tourmax packaging π¬
Also depends on the supply route
Lets face it, most suppliers/businesses (not all) will buy an item at say a tenner then double the price to sell at twenty. It's how they make money
Unless you are buying direct from the manufacturer there can be a good few doubles along the supply chain
Or people like Yam just take the piss
If they are actually Tourmax in a Yam box (even if not Tourmax is showing how cheaply a quality tap can be made) Yam is buying at say Β£25 and selling at over Β£100
Even at Β£100 and you are buying from an actual Dealer they are selling at Fowlers price but getting at least a Β£20% discount then selling to you at Fowlers price
My brother in law had an account with a very large and well known car spares company. Think it was the one that sounds like the brother of an Aussie kind of wild dog π€«
I asked him to get me a part which he was charged Β£70 for
The invoice actually stated the recommended price to the customer was Β£140.
The funny thing with the taps is that they have always been available and we just buy them when needed
Not sure even at the price M and P are selling them at they will shift those 300 taps
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 29, 2022 10:36:11 GMT 1
Just checked back, I paid 48 quid π
Legend selling at Β£55
Not that I can buy with my ban π€¬
I did complain to them via EBay years ago, they looked into it, lifted the ban so I could buy the item (and kept eBay happy) then just banned me again for no reason
I can buy direct from them as I can neg feedback there π
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 29, 2022 10:41:51 GMT 1
Strangely only a non branded on on their website at Β£14.99
Steve
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Post by jon on Dec 29, 2022 10:46:23 GMT 1
Has anyone received one yet in a Tourmax box?
Itβs this that put me off:
New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details.
Jon
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Post by risolc on Dec 29, 2022 10:50:59 GMT 1
Ordered mine Saturday and had email this morning that delivery expected between 11.39 and 13.39! Very reasonable Shall update when arrives.
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Post by fabiostar on Dec 29, 2022 13:09:43 GMT 1
Ahh bollox i missed those. my taps so tight if i run onto res i have to stop the bike and get of to turn the dam thing... I fixed that issue on mine by slightly loosening the Philips screw. Turns as it should now ππ» happy days.. mines a pain in the arse atm.
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Post by risolc on Dec 29, 2022 13:11:38 GMT 1
Tap just arrived,in Tourmax box. Exactly the same as my spare one! Β£30 delivered in 6 days over Xmas weekend. If only my progress was that good.
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Post by elsiefan on Dec 29, 2022 14:22:16 GMT 1
Tap just arrived,in Tourmax box. Exactly the same as my spare one! Β£30 delivered in 6 days over Xmas weekend. If only my progress was that good. Still waiting for mine and your experience bodes well, though I had an email saying it would arrive sometime next week!
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Post by elsiefan on Dec 29, 2022 14:27:24 GMT 1
I am a bit sceptical Think I bought one off Legend a month or so back as they were at a price way lower than everybody else The price seemed to creep up as supply thinned but it looks a massive new batch has come through which may explain it Either that or someone is ripping everybody off and faked Tourmax packaging π¬ Also depends on the supply route Lets face it, most suppliers/businesses (not all) will buy an item at say a tenner then double the price to sell at twenty. It's how they make money Unless you are buying direct from the manufacturer there can be a good few doubles along the supply chain Or people like Yam just take the piss If they are actually Tourmax in a Yam box (even if not Tourmax is showing how cheaply a quality tap can be made) Yam is buying at say Β£25 and selling at over Β£100 Even at Β£100 and you are buying from an actual Dealer they are selling at Fowlers price but getting at least a Β£20% discount then selling to you at Fowlers price My brother in law had an account with a very large and well known car spares company. Think it was the one that sounds like the brother of an Aussie kind of wild dog π€« I asked him to get me a part which he was charged Β£70 for The invoice actually stated the recommended price to the customer was Β£140. The funny thing with the taps is that they have always been available and we just buy them when needed Not sure even at the price M and P are selling them at they will shift those 300 taps Steve Being a bit sceptical is a good thing, helps to sort the wheat from the chaff and lift the scales from your eyes. Though sometimes taking a calculated risk can yield good results. As for retail pricing, I used to work for a group that had a company that made and sold to retailers, whose usual line on pricing to the public was to 'double it and add the Vodka (VAT)' we even used to structure our pricing to accommodate this, sometimes in our favour, sometimes in theirs.
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Post by elsiefan on Dec 29, 2022 15:29:08 GMT 1
Just had a delivery and was expecting an item from the US for my 4T, but it turned out to be this. IMG20221229141901 Email said delivery between 30/12 and 05/01, but it arrived 29/12! Tap appears to be exactly as it says on the tin! Happy days π
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Post by steve h on Dec 29, 2022 16:30:58 GMT 1
Just got mine, packaged as above one, all good!
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Post by botty on Dec 30, 2022 16:46:17 GMT 1
Same here. Arrived today. Same as above.
Fast service too.
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Post by ajh on Dec 31, 2022 15:39:27 GMT 1
mine arrived yesterday, same packaging. Looks ok and is marked "Japan" on the casting
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Post by jessy03 on Dec 31, 2022 16:43:26 GMT 1
Mine turned up ok ππππ
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