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19th November 2014, 03:13 PM #1
Makita tools price differences 389 to 650 for same tool.
I was after a DA3011F, its an angle drill.
Looks like an angle grinder with a chuck on it.
I did a few looks around the web and most seemed to be $595.
But a local tool shop had them for $389.
Hey that's a great price.
I thought I'd ring BGS for a price as well, they needed to check as they don't stock it.
$650 was their price.
Now I know I could have taken the local tool shop price and got it 10% less than that at the BGS.
But to my way of thinking its We'll rip you off unless you can catch us out.
So I got it local tool shop.
I'll buy from the person that gives me a price, not the one who we'll beat it.....
I do the same with new car dealers. I'd rather deal with the one that gives me a price than the one that says we'll beat any price you get elsewhere.
Peter
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19th November 2014, 03:27 PM #2
I was under the impression that the BGS policy on the "we beat it by 10%" only applies to items they stock?
But I admire your thinking anyway.
Edit:
Yes, only stocked items
http://www.bunnings.com.au/price-guarantee
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19th November 2014, 05:28 PM #3
Just goes to show that shopping around can save you money.
The BGS price is 70% more than a tool shop price.
Ah well.
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19th November 2014, 06:07 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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I rang a local tool shop and was quoted $398 tax included for both the key and keyless chuck versions. I'll be getting one in a few weeks and guess where I am going to buy it from.
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19th November 2014, 09:06 PM #5
The key one is usually 5 bucks cheaper.
the keyed one also has a smaller thickness so you can get into smaller places.
this is where I got mone
http://audel.com.au/makita-da3011f-angle-drill-450w/
The keyed one is 385.
They will ship but I think I got the last 3011 *still one on display) but I know they have 3 x 3010 (keyed one)
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20th November 2014, 09:11 AM #6
While I might be wrong, there may not be a strong demand for this item hence why the big price differences. BGS would be bringing in one on special order compared with Audel, a specialty tool shop, part of a national buying group which may order 100+ at a time and get a better price, or have a smaller margin for bigger turn over.
If it was me I would have bought the cordless version http://audel.com.au/makita-bda351z-a...18v-skin-only/ . I already have the battery and charger and would save about $100.
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20th November 2014, 05:47 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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Audel's is good. Bought my first and only hammer drill, a Hitachi, from them back in 1980(?). Good price if I recall correctly.
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