gandley
Prominent Member
Sorry but some of that reads as pure speculation and drivel at the same time some truth.
Not every etailer is the same, i can pic up the phone and talk to many etailers, more so if they have a B&M store. I have called my etailer with an issue before and the next morning the courier is here picking up the faulty item, that kinda screws your argument. you can not lob all etailers into the same pile and generalise, yes some are pants, some are truly outstanding.
I could not make up my mind on one product, the guy shipped it to me and said if i was not happy i could just ship it back, a home demo if you like. so that's not bad service is it?
Why should B&M dealers be given a break, total crap, business is business a price is a price. if you can get it cheaper then do so. Some of my bests deals have come from retailers WHO ALSO HAVE B&M stores, why should they be punished for that? total rubbish
There's nothing wrong with B&M as with retailers some are good some are pants, i just dont see any point B&M and there whining. Business changes, like a lot of manufacturing going over to china etc. You cant stop it, change will effect every sector. Britain is almost always slow at adapting to modern markets.
Yes the USA market is a lot bigger, so quantities will be ordered in larger sizes hence lowering the price, but there online service is very sound and as said you can buy anything you want including the premium models. However they are more flexible as regards returns, if you are not happy they will take it back with zero fuss as long as you dont exceed the 7day period. so you do get a couple of days demo time. you may in some cases pay a small restocking fee but it works out worth it.
having a demo at shop does not guarantee you will be happy, how many people have bought a product and the Issues only start to show up week or 2 down the road once the wow factor goes.
Im quite happy to spend £400 pound with out seeing the product in action, i admit i have a good feel for whats good and bad. I spent £7000 on a projector i had not seen in action before, turned out ok, i had done a good bit of research ONLINE and it was a premium model from a good make.
Just because you may need to demo everything doesnt mean every one else does, i just dont have that kind of time. if it was truly bad it would of gone straight back within the 7days you have or i would of sold it on.
and would my environment replicate the demo room? a demo is after all just a loose guide.
P.S i meant that in a friendly type of way, please dont take offense, i just tend to speak my mind sometimes
If B&M shops offer an online service in addition to there fixed shop this discussion ends right now. You get the best off both worlds, but perhaps wont be able to maintain inflated margins. Some of the most successful etailers have B&M stores with demo facilities, why is that always ignored?
Not every etailer is the same, i can pic up the phone and talk to many etailers, more so if they have a B&M store. I have called my etailer with an issue before and the next morning the courier is here picking up the faulty item, that kinda screws your argument. you can not lob all etailers into the same pile and generalise, yes some are pants, some are truly outstanding.
I could not make up my mind on one product, the guy shipped it to me and said if i was not happy i could just ship it back, a home demo if you like. so that's not bad service is it?
Why should B&M dealers be given a break, total crap, business is business a price is a price. if you can get it cheaper then do so. Some of my bests deals have come from retailers WHO ALSO HAVE B&M stores, why should they be punished for that? total rubbish
There's nothing wrong with B&M as with retailers some are good some are pants, i just dont see any point B&M and there whining. Business changes, like a lot of manufacturing going over to china etc. You cant stop it, change will effect every sector. Britain is almost always slow at adapting to modern markets.
Yes the USA market is a lot bigger, so quantities will be ordered in larger sizes hence lowering the price, but there online service is very sound and as said you can buy anything you want including the premium models. However they are more flexible as regards returns, if you are not happy they will take it back with zero fuss as long as you dont exceed the 7day period. so you do get a couple of days demo time. you may in some cases pay a small restocking fee but it works out worth it.
having a demo at shop does not guarantee you will be happy, how many people have bought a product and the Issues only start to show up week or 2 down the road once the wow factor goes.
Im quite happy to spend £400 pound with out seeing the product in action, i admit i have a good feel for whats good and bad. I spent £7000 on a projector i had not seen in action before, turned out ok, i had done a good bit of research ONLINE and it was a premium model from a good make.
Just because you may need to demo everything doesnt mean every one else does, i just dont have that kind of time. if it was truly bad it would of gone straight back within the 7days you have or i would of sold it on.
and would my environment replicate the demo room? a demo is after all just a loose guide.
P.S i meant that in a friendly type of way, please dont take offense, i just tend to speak my mind sometimes
If B&M shops offer an online service in addition to there fixed shop this discussion ends right now. You get the best off both worlds, but perhaps wont be able to maintain inflated margins. Some of the most successful etailers have B&M stores with demo facilities, why is that always ignored?