Nick,
I was trying to stop people going into the big sheds and paying the 'Recommended Retail Price'.
I have bought Trend stuff in B&Q, paying full price :evil: because I needed it that afternoon.
I have bought Trend stuff from Marshall & Parsons, a good tool shop in Essex, normally at a discount
on rrp when I had time to travel (and the will power not to spend every penny I owned).
The last Trend stuff I bought was from Rutlands, at 20%
off rrp.
This was shipped by Trend direct to me, so how is buying at a discount from Rutlands harming Trend's business :?:
I would suggest that Rutlands are prepared to make a smaller mark-up than other outlets, in order to take a bigger share of the sales.
This is a quote from the Trend site:
"Please note that our routers, cutters and accessories are not available through our On-Line Store. These products are sold through our network of retailers in the UK and overseas"
Check here:
http://www.trendmachinery.co.uk/store/
(Marshall & Parsons are shown as major stockists on the Trend site.)
Regards,
DaveL