[Shaun_Ashmore]

It's that and the hassle, who wants to run it? delivered to an address in a crate or box then individually packaged to new owner with added carriage which then saves you absolutely nowt, if you do it the best thing to do contact John then if there's a big enough order from everyone then arrange a suitable discount with him, I'm sure if there's enough in it for everyone it would work out best for all.

Shaun

[Ian Gourlay]

Your right about the equipment prices Monty.
Been looking at buying a new Drymaster tool.
£480 including "the dreaded" over here.

From America it's less than $480 inc shipping.
That's approx £263 + £37 shipping = $300
Know where I'll be buying.

John

thought you also had import tax plus vat

[Simon Gerrard]

Anyone, including Tesco, who is prepared to market carpet cleaning services on a national basis can only be a good thing for all of us, in my view. Our industry only serves around 20% of the population, if that were to increase by only a few percent then we would all benefit. One reason why the market in the US is so big is that it was mass marketed by huge corporations that used national TV ads to create awareness and yes, it benefitted the advertisers but it also benefitted the whole industry. I was there in the 1980's and visted companies that even back then had 10 truck mounts all fully booked and going out, not just to clean a lounge carpet, but all of the house and furniture with job tickets of $150 (a lot of money back then) It is awareness that we are short of in this country and just as in this topic there will be people who get the exposure to carpet cleaning marketing but think negatively about Tesco but still have the urge to have their carpets cleaned, that's where we come in.

Simon

[robert meldrum]

I'd forgotten that Sears were a major player in the carpet cleaning industry across the pond .
I have'nt checked for a while but I believe they offer low cost services to consumers and have a pretty big share of the market.

[Hilton]

Anyone, including Tesco, who is prepared to market carpet cleaning services on a national basis can only be a good thing for all of us, in my view. Our industry only serves around 20% of the population, if that were to increase by only a few percent then we would all benefit. One reason why the market in the US is so big is that it was mass marketed by huge corporations that used national TV ads to create awareness and yes, it benefitted the advertisers but it also benefitted the whole industry. I was there in the 1980's and visted companies that even back then had 10 truck mounts all fully booked and going out, not just to clean a lounge carpet, but all of the house and furniture with job tickets of $150 (a lot of money back then) It is awareness that we are short of in this country and just as in this topic there will be people who get the exposure to carpet cleaning marketing but think negatively about Tesco but still have the urge to have their carpets cleaned, that's where we come in.

Simon

I agree and yes they do offer double points, look at the new Tesco Tyres Site, it would be the same for Soft Furnishings.

[JandS]

The price I posted was the final price including carriage.

John

[Hilton]

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/8772335.Tesco_helps_in_the_home/?ref=twt


Take a look here;

[seamus campbell]

You really are determined to depress yourself, 

[jasonl]

,,The key phrase in that article  "clear and fair pricing"    A carpet cleaner is not worth as much as £100 per hour , neither is a carpet cleaner worth as little as  £ 10 an hour , customers want clarity and fairness in pricing  , and that is what Tescos are good at , along with some smoke and mirrors in ther 3 for £4 offers , 3 for price of 2 etc.