Let's debate , Rubi or Sigma.

[stevenflynn]

I find the video highly interesting. I do wonder do... When I need a strip of that size, I need to cut it off a complete tile. I been to a few shows and see this method, but then on the job, its simply much more awkward when its of a complete tile. I end up using a grinder. I guess both machines are high quality and although not married to either, for now my commitment is to Rubi.

 

[stephenoneill]

Iv used sigma when istarted out many years ago and was very happy with it .loved the breaker on the sigma still the best around imo.however 7years ago i moved to france and rubi rule here so i changed and have to say they are excellent as well /not as well built as sigma but do the job and i like the clear line of vision for cutting.but who knows when my rubi packs in i will definitly try a sigma again .possibly by renting one out for a week and see how it goes

 

[DHTiling]

So Sigma wins..

 

[Aston]

this is were i am going to be tested now!!
next week ive got to buy a couple of cutters..my heart says get another ts40plus and a tx700 because i like using them but at £180 for a ts40plus and £340 it comes to £520!!

or do i go out and get another sigma 3c for £269 (possibly lower) and a 2g for £100 total cost £369 (maybe even 350)

now ive used both and i know that the sigmas are better constructed, weigh less, cheaper to buy and run BUT i prefer the rubis to use...

either way, they both do the job.

 

[Rookery]

In my opinion, you should buy whichever you're happiest using. As you are going to be using it day in day out, thats more important than the original purchase price.

 

[Gazzer]

Tell me where you get a 2g for £100 ?

 

[demi34]

Sigma for me, have been using sigma for 22 years

 

[mz30]

I'll chip in i used rubi for years had ts40 ,ts60,tr70 i still have a ts40 and a ts 60,they are good cutters (not made the way they used to be though).
I have 3 sigmas and find they are alround better cutters ,so for me sigma wins this debate.

 

[Aston]

Tell me where you get a 2g for £100 ?

neale, they are only £104 in tool venture mate,
i normally go through diatech, they tend to go the extra mile to do a deal.

 

[ifindoubtgrout]

evning all i think if sigma were not so elusive a lot more people would use them,

 

[Sigma UK]

evning all i think if sigma were not so elusive a lot more people would use them,

It's all down to the stores pal. They need to listen a little more to their trade customers?.

 

[Gazzer]

neale, they are only £104 in tool venture mate,
i normally go through diatech, they tend to go the extra mile to do a deal.

Dont ask me why but i seem to have a bee in my bonnet about charges made for P&P these days so if I knew any store local that I could get a 2G from then I would gladly pay.

 

[beanz]

It's all down to the stores pal. They need to listen a little more to their trade customers?.

Didn't I read somewhere that you can buy direct from sigma?

 

[DHTiling]

Didn't I read somewhere that you can buy direct from sigma?

Through a distributor.. and there are now a few in the uk.. so very easy to get hold of a Sigma cutter.

 

[Sigma UK]

Didn't I read somewhere that you can buy direct from sigma?

Can't buy direct but there are many places that sell them now.

 

[Gazzer]

Can't buy direct but there are many places that sell them now.

Sadly not around here that I know of

You gotta try harder Derek :lol:

 

[Sigma UK]

Dont ask me why but i seem to have a bee in my bonnet about charges made for P&P these days so if I knew any store local that I could get a 2G from then I would gladly pay.

I think most of our customers send them out post free. I had to post a cutter out Urgent for Saturday morning and got charged a lovely £37.00!!!!:yikes:

 

[ifindoubtgrout]

i agree mate, shame they dont listen.

 

[beanz]

Can't buy direct but there are many places that sell them now.

Strange... I thought it was on your website that I read it!?!

 

[Sigma UK]

Sadly not around here that I know of

You gotta try harder Derek :lol:

I will get there soon don't worry. I have had talks with a some "larger retailers" and what they do is send an email to their store managers all around the UK aksing if anyone has walked in asking for a cutter. If they don't get a good enough response back then it's doors closed?. I can't work this out myself as many store managers have never heard of Sigma so of course they will say who?. Then there are other "large retailers" who want everything for 99p and free delivery. Hey ho what can you do.

 

[Gazzer]

I think most of our customers send them out post free. I had to post a cutter out Urgent for Saturday morning and got charged a lovely £37.00!!!!:yikes:

So if i went to one of your customers and they were asking lets say £105 inc p&p but I collected surely I would get it cheaper than that due to the fact I collected it ? Thats all i want, a shop in my area selling Sigma cutters......in fact any shop that I pass while on my travels will do

 

[Sigma UK]

Strange... I thought it was on your website that I read it!?!

No can't see the bit where it says we sell directly to end users?.

 

[Gazzer]

Do you have a list of stockists ? Not just my area but throughout the country .

 

[DHTiling]

I will get there soon don't worry. I have had talks with a some "larger retailers" and what they do is send an email to their store managers all around the UK aksing if anyone has walked in asking for a cutter. If they don't get a good enough response back then it's doors closed?. I can't work this out myself as many store managers have never heard of Sigma so of course they will say who?. Then there are other "large retailers" who want everything for 99p and free delivery. Hey ho what can you do.

This is where Trade days come in handy ... no cost to the store but exposure for Sigma to that stores tilers.

 

[Sigma UK]

I do. I'm still working on that though. I need to add it to the website shortly.