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.

 

[grumpygrouter]

Whats with this trade "card" thing? I only ever got an account number when I opened my account.:sad_smile:

Grumpy

 

[quick draw macgraw]

No disrespect to the guys on here who are from Topps -
But I have been into a couple of local Topps stores and found their adhesive, grout & trim prices etc to be too dear. Also did not like the smarmy attitude of the sales staff. Felt like they were doing me a favour letting me go into their shop.
A couple of the guys only looked about 17 years old and the manager strutted about like he owned the place.
Sure I just had a bad experience and don't wish to put anyone off, going to Topps if they wish. Personally I will avoid them ( and Al Murad ) like the Plague.

Obviously it all depends on the employee's as i could swop topps above for CTD with regards to smarmy attitude etc whilst the lads in local topps seem great for me. Just depends where the *rs*ho*e*s congregate.
Steve.

 

[CLAYS TILES]

Whats with this trade "card" thing? I only ever got an account number when I opened my account.:sad_smile:

Grumpy

how many centuries ago was that m8?
you get a nice little card in plastic sleeve & they just scan it to get your discount!:mad2:

 

[grumpygrouter]

how many centuries ago was that m8?
you get a nice little card in plastic sleeve & they just scan it to get your discount!:mad2:

September 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

very Grumpy:furious3:

 

[Perry]

could sell you PCI in bulk but you would have to buy £400 + vat at the time

 

[JCT]

Hi folks

I've also experienced difficulties getting a trade account at Topps. Was fist told I needed 2 invoices and a letter head but when I produced these was told the B&Q receipt was no good as it didn't have a VAT number. Then when inquiring at another of their stores was told I need to do 3 discount purchases from them before I would get an account as the trade account set up had changed. The thing is the 3 discount purchases would mean only getting a 10-15% discount which would make no sense for me to do as I get a 30% discount at tile it all and also get my adhesives really cheap. Being honest I find some of their staff have a bit of an attitude so I gave up on them

It's a shame really as I would really like an account with them as they have a far superior range of adhesive and grouts etc. Tile it all don't even sell SLC add mix or rubi wheels which is a pain. They are also missing out as 90% of my customers I send to tile it all and both stores are a similar distance from my home which is were I do most of my work

Any help from the Topps guys would be greatly appreciated. The stores I've dealt with have been Falkirk and a few of their Glasgow stores

Thanks

John

 

[Keith]

Thanks . Will try that . Glad I joined this forum.Full of great advice from good guys like yourself. Cheers Gaz.

 

[Steve W]

Hi Guy's,

1st off Robbo! No Problem! Anytime!

As me and Gaz have explained all you need is the details we have stated and nothing else! It took me 5 mins of my time to explain this to the Manager @ Topps Tiles Barnstaple regarding the issue of this thread and Robbo was set up in no time!

Get in contact with any problems regarding setting up your trade card and we will be more than happy to help!

Regards

Steve @ Topps:yes:

 

[wayne]

great set of lads at topps in pontefract. 2 mins to set up account with 2 invoices and buisness card. showedme around store and told me all about adhesives etc...

 

[Steve W]

And that Wayne is the kind of service Topps Tiles as a company pride themselves on!!!

Good on the Pontefract Team!! Im going to let them know of your kind words Wayne.:lol:

Regards

Steve @ Topps

 

[Ultimate Tiling]

Got to say i've been into Topps in Chesterfield and found them to be very helpful.
The manager and a salesgirl setup my account and gave me a card with just two recipts and a business card no hassle at all.
I was shown around the store, given a few example trade prices, and even wished me look in my new venture.

Sound like some of topps branches should take a leaf out of Chesterfield's book!!

 

[GazTech]

Agreed ultimate....Chesterfield Topps is on my area...gr8 staff, gr8 store...Gaz

 

[Jv40]

Hi Guys

I tried to open an account with Topps Canterbury last year and the manager told me I needed to spend a minimum GBP1,000 with them before I could have a trade account. [Head banging against a wall - haven't got the hang of the smilie faces yet!]

I was preparing for my first job and had been wanting to use BAL as that is what I trained with. Anyway I then walked into Tile Magic in Canterbury and with just my business card & letterhead they gave me an account. Tile Magic don't offer much choice with adhesives but in Canterbury & in Folkestone the staff have always been really helpful and ready with advice. Cheers Julia

 

[IvegotsTILE]

I find it amazing how different the staff are in different branches of Topps around the country.Surely they must all get the same training?

The staff in Topps in Grantham are very good,sounds a bit different around the country though!

 

[DARRELL]

All you need to do is ask for a trade discount account not cash account. what store was it you went into.