Thread: Shopping Kimberley Style

Hi Jenny,

I nearly fell over when I saw this! I'm in Sydney, and I ordered some stuff over internet on Thursday arvo. it's now Monday (2 work days later), and if I don't see it today I'll be wondering why. Guess I must be used to living in the 'big smoke'. 3 work days is the most I've ever had to wait for any 'stock items' to be delivered to my door. Usually 2.

I looked up Kunannara on the net, and now I understand! I'll bet it's a lovely place, but as much as I'd like a bit more space and decent scenery, I'm a bit too used to having everything available nearby.

Was planning on getting outta Sydney one day (so i can build a BIG shed for my toys) but maybe I'd better factor this into the decision. The internet makes remote shopping easier, but if you have issues, then delay times blow out considerably.

Hope you get it sorted soon.

How are the bobbins coming along? Was pleased to see you post pictures of your first effort. Put more up when you can.

Ian.

Last year I built a DIY projector and had to order some components from USA.

I placed the order on the Internet on the 9th of the month and recieved them on the 15th of the same month delivered to my door and I live in the middle of NSW 55klms from the nearest town.

I placed an order for a piece of toughened glass with a local supplier in Tamworth and it took me five weeks to get it and i had to go the 55klms to pick it up.

And they think they are effecient.

Twice I have ordered a piece of machinery from a large supplier in a capital city near me, to be delivered (125k's).

On both occasions the equipment was in stock and was courier delivered.

On both occasions I also ordered parts/accessories from Lee Valley in Canada, by normal airmail, not courier.

Once, the Canadian parcel arrived on the same day as the Brisbane delivery.

Once it arrived two days earlier!

Kununurra is nearly half way to Canada (going the other way), so I reckon that should be your first port of call, then for adhesives, UBeaut stuff and so on, go direct to the manufacturer!!

This is NOT a crack at all Aussie companies. I continue to deal with all who provide decent service and there are quite a few of them. I just go elsewhere now if I get that sort of service, because just as I have found that buying nice tools makes a difference to my work, buying from people who care about what they are doing also makes a difference. (An expensive difference I may add, because I like buying stuff from them!)

Cheers,

P

I am in Melbourne and have been ordering stuff from Jim.

Always get my stuff within a day or 2.

His website is http://www.cws.au.com

Even though your further away I can't see why Jim can't deliver to you stuff within the week.

Good Luck with it.

Joe

Jenny, maybe you should phone them next time, is that the "Geoff" from Carbatech - they have a 1800 number - on the back of their catalogue - I am unable to put my hands on my catalogue at the moment so cannot give you the number. Timbrecon also have a 1800 number. It is better to talk over the phone than to swop emails. Living in Darwin I know all about waiting for deliveries and problems with some freight companies.

All the best and keep up the good work with the bobbins.


Peter

This may help
Carbatec Perth.........1800 886 657
Timbecon.........1300 880 996

Macca

I find it heaps easier to do most of my shopping via the interenet, my experience so far.

Ubeaut stuff, order it online, over the phone whatever, it gets here pretty quick.

Hand tools, order online from LV, heaps quicker/cheaper.

Adhesives, other than hide glue, real pain in the posterior.

Big Stuff, too expensive, too slow, too scared of SWMBO so I don't get any.

I have ordered stuff over the internet but I feel that it much better to actally talk to sales staff sometimes, seems to be a lot more interactive than swopping emails - a lot quicker to sort out any queries etc, but if you kow EXACTLY what you want the internet would be fine. Most places will let order internet specials over the phone anyway.

Peter

The good thing about Jim Carrols Online Shop (http://www.cws.au.com) is he dispatches the goods purchased either on the same day or the next day depending when you order. So if you ordered stuff at night with my experience its sent next day. The other good thing is Jim has regular specials marked in red through out his site which gets updated every day or 2 or 3. You can also call for advice as Jim is a fellow turner.

I don't know many websites that ship your goods within 24 hours.

Hope this helps.

Joe

Australia is just next door for me

That is where I am buying my lathes from. About two months delivery lead time just because of shipping...
BUT IT IS WORTH IT