[bobplum]

is my imagination ,have they gone expensive lately,especially for the smaller things

[Nick_Thompson]

Yes, but were would we be without gardiner's research and development?

[Alex Gardiner]

is my imagination ,have they gone expensive lately,especially for the smaller things

Yes it is your imagination    -  Was there something specific you were looking at?

The only parts that I have increased the price on within the last 12 months are the brass male screw thread to barb fittings (http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/brass-male-screw-thread-to-hose-barb-fittings.html) the largest three sizes were increased from £2.65 to £3.65 as we were losing money on each one we sold!

Other price changes have all been reductions:
All EZ-Pure RO Kits, HF4 & HF5 Membranes and all EZ-Pure components have all been substantially reduced.
Our entire range of John Guest fittings have been reduced in price.
The most popular Super-Lite brush types have also been reduced.

Everything else has stayed the same for probably about 12 months.

[bobplum]

yes the pound increase thats it
its probably more psychological, with the increase in everything in society except my rates, i just feel like everything as gone up...but has i said probably my imagination and i have just ordered some things so i still luv you all down there

[Richard iSparkle]

yes the pound increase thats it
its probably more psychological, with the increase in everything in society except my rates, i just feel like everything as gone up...but has i said probably my imagination and i have just ordered some things so i still luv you all down there

arent you just about to put your prices up Bob?!

[bobplum]

yes the pound increase thats it
its probably more psychological, with the increase in everything in society except my rates, i just feel like everything as gone up...but has i said probably my imagination and i have just ordered some things so i still luv you all down there

aren't you just about to put your prices up Bob?!

yes,well next year

actually if i may can i ask why the shipping charges are £7.50  for what amounts to less than say 500 grm( the items i have ordered) and yet i can get a 125lt upright tank shipped from Cornwall for i think it was £9.00,which weighed 10 kg,it does look like  a high rate for a small amount or do you use discretion once the order is being processed
cheers bob
 

[dazmond]

its the 20% VAT thats the killer since it was brought in a few years ago!!!not just on gardiners website but anything you buy!!!

[Barnes Wallis]

My Gardeners pole is the longest lasting I have ever had one.  Only thing is the doodah clip thing where it rubs and wears down, otherwise it's been great.  No need to go anywhere else.

It's not rocket science.  Get a carbon tube at x cost, fit a so-called patent-type doodah clip thing and off you go.  Money in the bank.  He's happy, we're happy, custard's a miserable old git, what's not to like?

[Barnes Wallis]

Life is SO simple:

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=161939.0

[Alex Gardiner]

When it comes to shipping it is completely down to the value of the goods rather than the weight. This is to provide protection for our clients in case of a delivery mishap.

Under £10 and we send it out via First Class Royal Mail and charge £2 for packaging and post.

Between £10 - £20 we switch to Next Day insured courier as the value of the goods has increased making insurance more important.

Between £20 - £45 we send out Next Day insured courier and charge £7.50.

Then once the value of the goods exceeds £45 we subsidise the cost and send out via free Next Day insured courier.

Obviously if you ring up and order over £10 of goods and they are of a light weight we can switch to actual cost and use Royal Mail. However this does not guarantee the same delivery time and is not insured in the same way.

[Richard iSparkle]

this thread has encouraged me to buy 2 more brushes off gardiners!  I checked and they are cheaper than earlier this year...  which is great!

[Dani J]

is my imagination ,have they gone expensive lately,especially for the smaller things

Yes it is your imagination    -  Was there something specific you were looking at?

The only parts that I have increased the price on within the last 12 months are the brass male screw thread to barb fittings (http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/brass-male-screw-thread-to-hose-barb-fittings.html) the largest three sizes were increased from £2.65 to £3.65 as we were losing money on each one we sold!

Other price changes have all been reductions:
All EZ-Pure RO Kits, HF4 & HF5 Membranes and all EZ-Pure components have all been substantially reduced.
Our entire range of John Guest fittings have been reduced in price.
The most popular Super-Lite brush types have also been reduced.

Everything else has stayed the same for probably about 12 months.

Nice one Alex  i love it when you go into details :-)

[Washing Windows]

Yup... ordered a new brush and some bit 'n' bobs from Gardiners yesterday afternoon and they were here today.

Wish you would use the DPD delivery though Alex. The 1 hour delivery window test first thing in the mornning is dead handy.

Duncan

[rosskesava]

Yup... ordered a new brush and some bit 'n' bobs from Gardiners yesterday afternoon and they were here today.

Wish you would use the DPD delivery though Alex. The 1 hour delivery window test first thing in the mornning is dead handy.

Duncan

It's interesting you posted that. That 1 hour window thing, that is such a good idea. It means, for me anyway, I can still work and pop back home in time for the delivery. The last time my missus ordered stuff that arrived via DPD, or who ever it was, I phoned back the driver and met him on route. He was happy and I had less downtime.

As for bad courier companies, I've won't be ordering any more stuff from Cleaning Spot because the delivery company they use is the pits. I think Dazmond is of the same opinion now. Over the last 4 or 5 years I've ordered goods to the value of about £4 000 from Cleaning Spot. Maybe that's small time to them but it all adds up.

Delivery and how well it works, or doesn't, is an often over looked aspect of any supplier and often the supplier is unaware of any problems and also, as with Cleaning Spot, they don't seem to care either when told there is a repeated problem.

[PureClean Window Cleaning Ltd]

Dpd are great. get a text of time delivery.

[Mike #1]

Never had a problem with Fedex which Gardiners use the driver used to try and get to me as early as possible before i left so i could get my parcel and he would leave it somewhere out of the way if i was not.

Moved a few miles away now so not sure if it is the same guy who covers this area . Mike

[Steve Sed]

When it comes to shipping it is completely down to the value of the goods rather than the weight. This is to provide protection for our clients in case of a delivery mishap.

 If there is a delivery mishap it is the merchant that is responsible, not the buyer. Therefore it is for your protection, not your customer's.

[bobplum]

is my imagination ,have they gone expensive lately,especially for the smaller things

Yes it is your imagination    -  Was there something specific you were looking at?

The only parts that I have increased the price on within the last 12 months are the brass male screw thread to barb fittings (http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/brass-male-screw-thread-to-hose-barb-fittings.html) the largest three sizes were increased from £2.65 to £3.65 as we were losing money on each one we sold!

Other price changes have all been reductions:
All EZ-Pure RO Kits, HF4 & HF5 Membranes and all EZ-Pure components have all been substantially reduced.
Our entire range of John Guest fittings have been reduced in price.
The most popular Super-Lite brush types have also been reduced.

Everything else has stayed the same for probably about 12 months.

Nice one Alex  i love it when you go into details :-)

so do i ,know i understand were before i was ignorant

[Ian101]

that old age pension dont stretch like it used to 

[James chapman]

Can't fault gardiners really helpful even when you are being a biff like me last week and great prices. Will be trying out a super lite brush next rather than a sill brush