CARBA-TEC Melbourne

**sinjin1111** · 30th March 2005, 01:04 PM

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store. And I guess its common knowledge they're in some financial difficulty. As it stands for me at the moment the head office in QLD is under no obligation to help solve the situation. They were courteous and polite about the no win situation for everyone concerned. But at the end of the day I have to sit back and see how kind the receivers are going to be if at all. As by sheer fluke I was at the store the day the receivers were replacing the locks on the door to pick up my machine. At this point in time I can do little but wait. I will keep you posted as to how the receivers view the situation and the head office in QLD.<O

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**DaveInOz** · 30th March 2005, 01:28 PM

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, I hope you get a positive result

**Gumby** · 30th March 2005, 01:44 PM

do a search on carbatec in here and read the last week's messages where people have expressed their concerns over your situation, and others like you who may be up the creek. Hope it comes out your way though. Good luck.

**Sturdee** · 30th March 2005, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by sinjin1111

Well, I was one of the unlucky ones who had put some money down on a machine in the Melbourne <ST1

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I was lucky and had not yet paid for my order. After contacting Brisbane they agreed to supply me at the same price but I had to pay 1/2 the freight cost as there was insufficient margin on the transaction. I expect to be a proud new TS owner next week.

Sinjin, there have been some developments in regard to the receiver, I'm sending you a pm.

Peter.

**Iain** · 30th March 2005, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Sturdee

I had to pay 1/2 the freight cost as there was insufficient margin on the transaction

I find that somewhat hard to believe, I've bought gear from carbatec Qld at catalogue prices from another retailer and he wears the freight cost, and still smiles.
That included my drum sander (75kg), stand (about 20kg) and mobile bases.

**Sturdee** · 30th March 2005, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Iain

I find that somewhat hard to believe, I've bought gear from carbatec Qld at catalogue prices from another retailer and he wears the freight cost, and still smiles.
That included my drum sander (75kg), stand (about 20kg) and mobile bases.

Iain, not that hard to believe as even with the freight charge I'm still getting it well below catalogue price.

Peter.

**Iain** · 30th March 2005, 05:59 PM

Sounds OK but I am sure their margin is not small, I tend to get a bit cynical about retailers who plead poverty.

**Soren** · 30th March 2005, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sturdee

............. I expect to be a proud new TS owner next week.

Peter.

Congratulations Peter, let me know when it turns up, so I can come over and drool over your new toy

**Gumby** · 31st March 2005, 04:04 PM

me too Pete

**greg.smith** · 31st March 2005, 06:32 PM

I too was in a similar situation to Sturdee but got mine freight free into metro Melbourne. I feel like an expectant father again!

**sinjin1111** · 1st April 2005, 10:17 AM

Well guys its Friday morning 1st of April. Last night i rang Carb after some notice from Sturdee. And its all sorted and i even upgraded to the 20" thicknesser instead of the 15". However my partner rang me this morning at work saying my machine can't be delivered for 4 weeks. With the blood pressure rising rapidily and quite some expletives which i must say i was very proud of. She then tells me its April fools day.....i was never fooled of cause.
Anyway, Paul from Bayswater has organised delivery today. Hope for everyone concerned it all goes well for the future.
Sinjin
PS latest news the thicknesser arrived! So i have a 8' buzzer and a 20" thicknesser......so now what do i do..

**Jim Grant** · 2nd April 2005, 12:42 PM

sinjin,
From your comment "it's all sorted" are you inferring that Carba-Tec Melbourne is back in business?

**Kev Y.** · 2nd April 2005, 12:50 PM

Jim, dont get too excited... I think you will find that sinjin1111 has just managed to swing a deal with XXXXX-XXX to get his new toys now....

**Jim Grant** · 2nd April 2005, 02:46 PM

Thought it might be too good to be true! I've made enquiries to Carba-Tec WA to see what they can do to fill my order. At least I got an instant rerply from Geoff over there. That's always a good start.

**Sturdee** · 2nd April 2005, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jim Grant

sinjin,
From your comment "it's all sorted" are you inferring that Carba-Tec Melbourne is back in business?

No CT in Bayswater is gone, the business was dissolved by the receivers but they have since moved out. I found this out a few days ago when I rang up on the of chance to talk to them.

Paul and his staff are back in business and will trade under a new entity ( haven't heard what they will call themselves but not CT ) selling woodworking equipment when they can get their own direct lines of supply organized.

Peter.

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