Thread: On a budget?

Peter, I have no qualms about GMC equipment. All of the GMC equipment I have is excellent value for money and all of my bits and pieces keep on working very well.

That said I would be hesitant about just how they send that through Australia Post for $13.45, because basically you cannot do that item for that amount of money. I send quite a few items through the post and have a rough idea of what things cost.

So the question is, where do they recover their money. Well I pondered this question some time ago when I was looking at purchasing a bench grinder and bench grinder stand. I looked at this same company on Ebay and yep, they had what I wanted. I then checked out the local GMC stocked hardware, not a Bunnings one by the way, I realised that there was a reasonable amount of difference in the Ebay price and the local hardware.

On Ebay I could source a new Bench Grinder stand for $85.00 plus a freight charge of $18.30 a total of $103.30

The going rate after looking for a fair bit of time is around the $75.00 for this item.

My local hardware had it on special for $57.00, needless to say I grabbed it.

The item I'm talking about is here on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....51979&tc=photo

If that link doesn't work this is the item number 4340651979

I would suggest that the router set-up you are considering, would more than likely be cheaper at a local hardware and the bonus is that you can see and feel the item, then if you're satisfied, take one home.

Mick.

Peter, I agree with Mick that GMC stuff is reasonable value for money.
I seem to recall this router table has been discussed in these forums, I hope someone can direct you to the thread.
I also agree with Mick that you may get it cheaper elsewhere.
But like you I live in the sticks and beggars can't be choosers.
If you are comfortable with the cost go for it.

thanks fella's, I though I had seen it in Bunnies in the past so I would certainly go there first to check it out.

For anyone interested there is a factory in Adrian Rd Campbellfield

which sells GMC seconds and repairs.

very very cheap!