Topps Tiles

[robbo]

Hi Guys, just finished my tiling course which i really enjoyed. I'm going to stay in my old job whilst i do tiling evengings and weekends for the short term.
I went in to Topps Tiles the other day explaining that i had just completed my course and was looking to open a trade account with them. The guy behind the counter explained that they couldn't give me a trade account without being VAT registered, i'm not going to become VAT registered for the forseeable future because i'm only doing evenings and weekends. Just feel a bit stuck at the moment as i don't want to pay full retail price for all the products i buy from them..
Any advice would be great!
Thanks peeps.

 

[Unregistered]

Try a different local store or speak to a different person on the desk, I found it varies depending on who when and where! Pester them and they'll give in, it worked for me.

 

[DHTiling]

Hi robbo mate...wait till gaz@topps comes on he will let you know what you need to do.. or you could pm him.....good luck mate...

 

[dean39]

Hello robbo,any jobs you have done,take photos of and use it for a portfolio,that may help mate,gaz is the one to see,best of luck.

 

[Fred]

Look up CTD ceramics, they sell at the same prices and are in most towns/cities.

 

[robbo]

Thanks for all the help so far Guys, will wait for gaz.

 

[maxamus]

i had the same problem could not even get discount as trade had to open an account fair enough but was told to bring two invoices from other places i had bought products from so seems alot of different rules.

 

[DHTiling]

Just remembered there's steve@topps as well know.....

 

[devonmark]

i had the same problem could not even get discount as trade had to open an account fair enough but was told to bring two invoices from other places i had bought products from so seems alot of different rules.

likewise...one from wickes and one from screwfix..Mark.

 

[Steve W]

Evening Fellas!

Robbo you dont have to be VAT registered to set up a Trade Discount Card with us!

All you need is 2X invoices/receipts from 2 separtate Building, Tile retailers/outlets i.e. B&Q, Travis Perkins and so on... with THERE VAT numbers and a letter head or some kind of identification to prove you are a Tiler/Trader rather than a DIY customer just wanting some discount.

Robbo just out of interest which store did you go to for a trade card, which doesnt make any difference because they should set you up if you have the relevant information above. Let us know.

If you need any help with this issue please do not hesitate to contact me or GAZ @ Topps.

Regards

Steve @ Topps:yes:

 

[robbo]

Hi Steve, its was Barnstaple, devon.
So if i take in my business card plus the invoice i have from screwfix and tradetiler from where i bought my tools, will this be enough as i have my first job on saturday?

 

[Steve W]

Robbo that should be more than enough mate!

I will give Barnstaple a courtesy call tomorrow with regard to this and let them know the situation for your job on Saturday and get something sorted for you Robbo!

Please do bear with me and I will PM you tomorrow with the outcome!

Regards

Steve @ Topps

 

[robbo]

Many thanks Steve

 

[robbo]

Thanks Gaz m8

 

[Fekin]

Good luck