Jewson trade account

[GB]

I have a biggish project coming up at the end of the month, so I set up
a trade account with Jewson, my local builders merchant. They've just
sent me a "trade price list".

Taking a random item off that, Thistle Finish Plaster is £5.93 + VAT =
£7.12. Or at Wickes it's £5.49.

So, what are Jewson playing at? How can anyone afford to use them? Am I
meant to call the branch and negotiate a discount?

[Unknown]

IME, with any trade account, you get the best discounts by visiting the
branch regularly and getting known by the staff. In my local branch of
Jewsons, they will offer to see what the best price is they can give me,
without my having to ask.

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[GB]

I had a nice chat with the local manager, and it does seem a bit like
they expect you to discuss the price of every item you buy.

[tim...]

"GB" <NOTso...@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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I went into the trade P&D suppliers looking for paint.

At the time I was just looking for white emulsion for a ceiling. They
offered me some no-name own brand at 18 quid. I had previously seen Dulux
in B&Q for 13. God know what they wanted for the branded stuff.

Part of my job in preparation was painting behind the radiators because the
numpty who I previously employed didn't have the brushes for the job. So I
had recently picked up a pack of 3 for 3.99 in the local high street
hardware shop. What did I see behind the counter, but the same brushes
hanging up at 7.99 *each*.

Looks like I am going to have to review my choice of colour for the walls
down from the "mix any colour that you want" trade paint to the retail
offering, unless I can find someone who will get the, presumably, standard
trade discount of "50% off" in the trade store as anything less and it isn't
the slightest bit competitive with even a rip-off DIY store.

tim

[newshound]

One of my lads is converting a commercial unit into a bar (build
materials costs £10k plus). Before starting he did a lot of research
before ruling out Jewson and TP in favour of Wickes. And he got the 15%
Easter online discount on the first £7k.

[David]

At our local TP it depends on who you talk to.

The more senior the person the bigger discount they can offer.

Usually best to get them to give you their "best price" on any large order
- the suggestion being that you will be ringing round all the large
builders' merchants comparing quotes.

And, yes, I've heard local tradespeople moaning at TP because they are
more expensive for some stuff than the Homebase down the road.


Cheers

Dave R


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[tim...]

"David" <wib...@btintenet.com> wrote in message
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but Homebase "down the road" don't deliver that afternoon for free

(or don't the Trades do that anymore?)

tim

[A.Lee]

You see, that's the common fallacy with Trade Accounts - that they are
cheaper. They arent for many things.
My electrical wholesalers sell stuff at the same price to everyone. But,
because I've got an account with them, they will deliver free of charge
and allow me a month to pay the bill.
They are cheaper than B+Q, but may be a little more expensive than
Screwfix. I'm not bothered, as it is convenience that makes me use them,
as well as they will have the parts I require in stock.
If I wanted cheap, I'd be shopping around the internet, and/or using 4
different shops to get what I want. But, I charge by the hour, and
people dont want me gone for 2 hours fetching parts as they are 50p
cheaper 5 miles away. DIYers are in no rush generally for their
materials, so can plan ahead and get the best price, even if it means
going across town to save a few pounds.

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[Peter Johnson]

On Wed, 4 May 2016 09:24:39 +0100, GB <NOTso...@microsoft.com>
wrote:

They will expect that most of their customers are VAT registered and
reclaiming the tax.

[GB]

They can reclaim the VAT they pay at Wickes, too. The net of VAT prices
are £5.93 at Jewson or £4.57 at Wickes.

[Stuart Noble]

When I pull into the Jewson yard, the guy is ready to hump stuff on the
back. I'm rarely there more than 5 mins. Takes me that long to find a
working trolley in Homebase

[David Lang]

On 04/05/2016 09:24, GB wrote:

Exactly why I never use them. Prices higher than local independent BMs
and I think it's basically dishonest to sell stuff at higher prices to
customers who aren't savvy.


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[David Lang]

We have three independent BMs in Medway, so thankfully I don't need to
use Jewson/TP.

[The Natural Philosopher]

On 05/05/16 15:22, David Lang wrote:
> I think it's basically dishonest to sell stuff at higher prices to
> customers who aren't savvy.

Bless. I bet you have a tablet computer or a smart phone..


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[David Lang]

On 05/05/2016 17:01, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 05/05/16 15:22, David Lang wrote:
>> I think it's basically dishonest to sell stuff at higher prices to
>> customers who aren't savvy.
>
> Bless. I bet you have a tablet computer or a smart phone..
>
>

??????

[ARW]

"A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message
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> GB wrote:
>
>> I have a biggish project coming up at the end of the month, so I set up
>> a trade account with Jewson, my local builders merchant. They've just
>> sent me a "trade price list".
>>
>> Taking a random item off that, Thistle Finish Plaster is £5.93 + VAT =
>> £7.12. Or at Wickes it's £5.49.
>>
>> So, what are Jewson playing at? How can anyone afford to use them? Am I
>> meant to call the branch and negotiate a discount?
>
> You see, that's the common fallacy with Trade Accounts - that they are
> cheaper. They arent for many things.
> My electrical wholesalers sell stuff at the same price to everyone. But,
> because I've got an account with them, they will deliver free of charge
> and allow me a month to pay the bill.

> They are cheaper than B+Q, but may be a little more expensive than
> Screwfix.

Who the HELL are you using if parts are more expensive at your electrical
wholesalers than at Screwfix?

CEF would be my guess?

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[Fredxxx]

I went to CEF once. They were more expensive than the Homebase next
door. Never again.

[Tim Watts]

On 05/05/16 20:35, ARW wrote:

> Who the HELL are you using if parts are more expensive at your
> electrical wholesalers than at Screwfix?
>
> CEF would be my guess?
>

"Cunting Extortionate Fuckers"?

[alan_m]

On 05/05/2016 06:46, A.Lee wrote:

> You see, that's the common fallacy with Trade Accounts - that they are
> cheaper. They arent for many things.
> My electrical wholesalers sell stuff at the same price to everyone. But,
> because I've got an account with them, they will deliver free of charge
> and allow me a month to pay the bill.
> They are cheaper than B+Q, but may be a

Some trade accounts charge the same price but may refund x% if the
overall spend exceeds a threshold amount over a 3/6/12 month period.
It's unlikely that an individual will reach the threshold spend.


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[A.Lee]

ARW wrote:

> "A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message
> news:ngemmq$ous$1...@dont-email.me...

>> They are cheaper than B+Q, but may be a little more expensive than
>> Screwfix.
>
> Who the HELL are you using if parts are more expensive at your electrical
> wholesalers than at Screwfix?

Newave, a local one to me. They cant compete on CU's with Screwfix.
Click Mode fittings are a good price, cable is pretty much the same as
Screwfix.

> CEF would be my guess?

No chance. I dont know how they stay in business, they charge double the
price of Edmundsens where I'm working at the mo.

[The Natural Philosopher]

On 05/05/16 19:52, David Lang wrote:
> On 05/05/2016 17:01, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>> On 05/05/16 15:22, David Lang wrote:
>>> I think it's basically dishonest to sell stuff at higher prices to
>>> customers who aren't savvy.
>>
>> Bless. I bet you have a tablet computer or a smart phone..
>>
>>
> ??????
>
>

(stuff at higher prices to customers who aren't savvy)=(Tablet computer
or a smart phone).



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Wonder why they're so quiet?

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[tim...]

"The Natural Philosopher" <t...@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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> On 05/05/16 19:52, David Lang wrote:
>> On 05/05/2016 17:01, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>> On 05/05/16 15:22, David Lang wrote:
>>>> I think it's basically dishonest to sell stuff at higher prices to
>>>> customers who aren't savvy.
>>>
>>> Bless. I bet you have a tablet computer or a smart phone..
>>>
>>>
>> ??????
>>
>>
>
> (stuff at higher prices to customers who aren't savvy)=(Tablet computer or
> a smart phone).

you might reasonably make that argument that that = iPad or iPhone.

but with tablets and smart phones from "no name" manufactures available at
sub 100 pounds (for a device which arguably does offer some utility value
that cannot be found elsewhere)

you cannot make it for the complete genre of "tablet" or "Smartphone"

tim

[tony sayer]

In article <ngg72m$ins$1...@dont-email.me>, ARW <adamwadsworth@blueyonder.c
o.uk> scribeth thus

As one well into that trade Adam who would you recommend or who do you
go to?

Cheers..
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[Tim Watts]

Buggered if I know how CEF stay in business. In Tunbridge Wells,
there's TLC up the road and CEF have YESSS and WF Senate practically
outside their door. I have not set foot in YESSS yet, but will soon as
they have a Megger calibration service (send away, but it's easier than
driving to Maidstone).

[ARW]

"tony sayer" <to...@bancom.co.uk> wrote in message
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Well that is a tough one as I usually use [1] firms that are not covering
the whole of the UK - usually LEW and Green Bros.

However YESSS seem to be about the best of the big teams - I must set up an
account with them.

[1] For my work not when I am subcontracting.

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[ARW]

"A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message

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http://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-16-way-dual-rcd-metal-consumer-unit-12-mcbs/7300g

is £75 + VAT in my wholesalers.

Edmundsons are also hard work with their prices.

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[charles]

In article <cbi00d-...@squidward.local.dionic.net>, Tim Watts

In Cuidlford CEF is just across the road from TLC. I've been in once to
get something (I forget what) that TLC didn't stock.

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