The price of materials!

[Daz]

It's a good idea, but IMO, totally unworkable.

I negotiate pricing everytime I walk into a suppliers. I always play one supplier and / or manufacturer off against another.

I got a really good price on Mapei Keraquick (or so I thought) the other day, until Dave advised me that "it was alright" but he pays over a quid per bag less than me - :mad2:.

If you're happy with the price you pay for materials and price them into a job then your margins should be the same regardless.

 

[DHTiling]

We think the forum has enough sections in the arms...

But you are welcome to discuss prices amongst your selves in the arms...

 

[bal]

It's a good idea, but IMO, totally unworkable.

I negotiate pricing everytime I walk into a suppliers. I always play one supplier and / or manufacturer off against another.

I got a really good price on Mapei Keraquick (or so I thought) the other day, until Dave advised me that "it was alright" but he pays over a quid per bag less than me - :mad2:.

If you're happy with the price you pay for materials and price them into a job then your margins should be the same regardless.

The fact that dave advised you ment you still had to talk about it to someone else , thats why i say have a central access point for tilers!

 

[Daz]

Your correct in your comments Bal, but to clarify, Dave and I were discussing other matters and it came up in conversation.
I was happy that I had priced the materials into the job that I was doing so by getting a better price meant that I made even more dosh .

 

[bal]

Your correct in your comments Bal, but to clarify, Dave and I were discussing other matters and it came up in conversation.
I was happy that I had priced the materials into the job that I was doing so by getting a better price meant that I made even more dosh .

Know what your saying , just think in this climate and the amount of money spent on adhesives its the only area where money can be scraped back!

 

[Daz]

Know what your saying , just think in this climate and the amount of money spent on adhesives its the only area where money can be scraped back!

You're absolutely right, but surely your benchmark is the last price that you paid, and not what someone else pays from a different supplier in a different part of the country?

Just keep negotiating with your suppliers to get the deal that you think is great.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I thought adhesive prices were coming down. Not especially the large names but the ones trying to make inroads to the market.
You have to shop around to get a good price but once youv'e found that quality product does price really come into it - confidence , ease of use, availability just a couple of reasons to 'stick' with your brand.
My local tile distributor CTD. have monthly specials and thats the time to buy, as well as the trade days (extra discount available and free bacon butties)

Captain - did Dave tell you how much I could buy a Bath Board for! I'am going to try and play one off against the other.

John.

 

[Daz]

Captain - did Dave tell you how much I could buy a Bath Board for! I'am going to try and play one off against the other.

John.

LOL John,

It arrived today . It's lovely :drool5: 😳.

Gonna use it on Tuesday, 'cos I've got a bathroom to start. But I'm gonna varnish it this weekend as per the tips I've been given - lol.

 

[DHTiling]

post pics to show what he missed out on...:lol:

 

[Fred]

fred why didnt you offer to supply

The Polish tiler walked out, and I, like a fool, picked up the job, materials already there!