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locoboy - 11/3/12 at 07:42 PM

Guys,
I am looking to get a price on an item from Howdens but I do not have an account.

The item I am after a price on is

Does anyone on here have an account and they could enquire on my behalf with my local Howdens (Telford) on 01952 299682Cooker hood

I wouldn't be expecting anyone to buy it for me, purely to get a price then if it is a competitive price then I will accost a local builder, pay him for it in the carpark and drop him a tenner for his troubles!

I could do with knowing, Price and how long it would be before they could have one in stock in Telford.

Many thanks
Colin

JoelP - 11/3/12 at 07:58 PM

Have you spoken to Jon Ison? He sells hoods IIRC.

The rangemaster is a cracking hood IMHO, very well designed and easy to fit!

I avoid Howdens because of their stupid price lists and false discounts.

[Edited on 11/3/12 by JoelP]

locoboy - 11/3/12 at 08:33 PM

I dont think Jon has 110cm hoods.

False discounts?

JoelP - 11/3/12 at 08:43 PM

You know, when they give a ridiculous list price and then offer anyone a discount of 60% or more. The list price on a kitchen drawer unit can be £700, with maybe 75% off to trade. It just bugs me, i call it 'bullshit britain'.

If jon doesnt do 110cms hoods, fair enough! You'll find ebay has a pretty good price because anyone who can get them at a rock bottom price can advertise them at a modest profit, and only buy them when it sells.

Confused but excited. - 11/3/12 at 09:26 PM

Have a look at: http://www.domestic-appliance.com/Site/Welcome.html

This is a firm called Built In Kitchen Appliances Ltd, in Belmont Road, Liverpool.
I have bought kit off them for over 14 years. They are very inexpensive for good quality kit. I got Baumatic gear for less than trade.
They deliver anywhere in the UK.
Free the last time I bought anything.
They delivered my cooker hood down here for free. Next day too.
That's why I shopped there.

Stott - 11/3/12 at 09:29 PM

Can't help with the telford bit but I can ring tomorrow and get a price for you if you want.

HTH
Stott



As for the bullshit discounts, I had a kitchen from them at 80-85% discount (differed on the individual parts) and it came to nigh on £4k

So without the discount it would have been like £27K so that's what Joels on about, they have a bunk pricing policy

Stott - 12/3/12 at 09:08 AM

This is NOT a typo........


Sitting comfortably?........



£661.80!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best price available from my branch was £622

40inches - 12/3/12 at 09:12 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Have a look at: http://www.domestic-appliance.com/Site/Welcome.html

This is a firm called Built In Kitchen Appliances Ltd, in Belmont Road, Liverpool.
I have bought kit off them for over 14 years. They are very inexpensive for good quality kit. I got Baumatic gear for less than trade.
They deliver anywhere in the UK.
Free the last time I bought anything.
They delivered my cooker hood down here for free. Next day too.
That's why I shopped there.


Seems to be just photos of appliances, no way to order anything! Or have I missed something?

slingshot2000 - 12/3/12 at 10:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Stott
This is NOT a typo........
Sitting comfortably?........
£661.80!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best price available from my branch was £622


Make sure you are sittting VERY comfortable;

I called the Telford branch of Hewdens for a price; £1323.59 list(inc VAT)

Trade, to my account: £661.80 (inc VAT)

My local branch (Bishop Auckland) just quoted me; £540.00 (inc VAT)

Madness seems to be the rule here.

Regards
Jon

mangogrooveworkshop - 12/3/12 at 10:43 AM

THEY ARE DEFO OFF MY KITCHEN REFURB SUPPLIER LIST

Mr C - 12/3/12 at 11:06 AM

what about this one?

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/rangemaster-leidhc110sc-chimney-hood-stainless-steel-07044551-pdt.html?srcid=867&cmpid=comp~Google~Built-in%20Applian ces~07044551&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=mlawtri&istBid=t

locoboy - 12/3/12 at 01:16 PM

Thanks for all your advice and help - over and above the call of duty as normal.

I spoke to Jon, (slingshot) this morning and he gave me the prices, it's a bit of a cop out really with all the RRP and trade discount etc.

I have found it at £345 online somewhere so I will make enquiries down that route first, then if that fails I will be off to Currys.

Many thanks again
Colin