Thread: Bunnings GMC clearance bargains

It's a very fine line, as I said. Is it misleading? In my opinion yes because there is an implied reduction in price. Is it illegal under the act? I don't know and frankly don't care all that much.

I do know from past experiences with them that they are definitely unaware of section 71 paragraph 1 which deals with "implied undertakings as to quality or fitness". I tried to return something that broke the first time it was used (because it was a POS) and Bunnings tried to fob me off with that I would have to return it to the manufacturer and seek repair or replacement.

I drew their attention to section 71 of the Trade Practices Act and I miraculously got an immediate refund. Make of that what you will...

Originally Posted by markharrison

Is it misleading? In my opinion yes because there is an implied reduction in price.

Exactly what are you referring to Mark? As far as I'm aware Bunnings only 'implies' a reduction in price when there has actually been one!

I am not aware of any Bunnings practises which walk your 'thin line' - on the contrary, I see them actually underselling themselves (by refusing to state the original, higher price) in order to remain fully in the clear. If you see a 'clearance' label on an item then it is indeed a clearance line, and any price reduction stated is true. Just because you may find a 'normal' price label for the same item that states the new, reduced price does not mean that the price was not reduced. It simply means someone has replaced the 'original' price sticker with a more recent one that has the new reduced price. If in doubt have a closer look at the sticker - it has the date on it that it was printed.

Bunnings staff can only use a yellow 'clearance' label when the item is indeed a clearance line - and this is not a staff member's opinion, it is a black-or-white issue determined by the item's status within the database. I doubt your local staff are using these labels to promote non-clearance lines as this would be strictly against company policy, and as well as the in-store pricing person (who is responsible for effecting all price and status changes) it would also have to get past regular audits not only by store management but by external inspectors who visit regularly.

I'm not saying that staff can't possibly make the odd mistake, but as an organisation they are very hot on these issues and you seem to be suggesting a systemic misleading conduct that I doubt.

My local Bunnings (Eltham Vic) has slapped Clearance stickers ona heap of tools. eg Now $98. Orginal price $99. There is a reduction, but even at eth same price it's my fault if I assume atht there is a reduction, just becasue it is disountinued or clearance. Bit like Boxing day sales wher they have the sale price and an "expect to Pay" price, but have never sold it at taht price.

Great idea for a thread Dusty!

Guys, BigB's various Bugger tactics and possible disorganisation aside, it would really be useful if we could get some more replies along the lines of what GMC gear they are actually clearing out, and for what confirmed price. I mean, $29 for an 8" Bench Grinder is worth hearing about...

For example, does anyone know if they're clearing out the 5" Angle Grinders?

Best Wishes everyone,
Batpig.

The one at Mt Gravatt has a demo biscuit joiner for $78, a 210mm CMS for $45, a one hand belt sander for $39 and a plane but I can't remember it's price. They had a demo router but it's gone.

Peter

Booval doesn't seem to have anything.

If anyone sees the dremel copy in Brisbane for $14 or whatever please give a heads up, or just buy it and I'll garantee I'll buy it from you. The 8" grinder also. I've been doing laps of the west picking stuff up as I can, but it's random and a bit of a hassle all round

not amny discounts at the oxley bunnings had to get a router yeasterday ended up buying the 1200w model for $98. they had a few bits there but nothing mutch the csms that i wanted was still listed at $399.

I went to Bunnings at Alexandria and did not notice anything on special (well, more special than the normal GMC prices).

Good for me though, as it means more money to spend on Saturday at the woodwork show.

I happened to pop into the Cranbourne store the other day and saw that they had some 500w random orbital sanders (ROS150M) for $49.

Apparently if you can find any GMC mitre saws (sliding or otherwise) WITHOUT the redeye laser they are all reduced to clear - if there's no clearance sticker get the checkout chick to scan it. I'm told these often get missed because, being large boxes, they get shifted around a bit and often end up too high for the pricing girl to reach

The plot thickens, maybe Bunnings are going to be the Ryobi dealership