Trade Prices

[T & P]

Can anybody tell me what sort of trade discount tiling companies can get from tiling retailers especially the big national companies?

 

[Dan]

Topps tiles give about 40% on adhesives, about 20% on tiles that are not in a sale or on offer.

 

[Concept PHT]

Again, Tile Choice here in the midlands have the best glue and discount I have seen yet.

I am looking into bulk ordering, Admin, as I fully trust the Granfix stuff and I am fortunate enough to have somewhere to store it all.

 

[Dan]

Good news. Nice decision mate, just make sure ok store it above the temperature it says on the bags and things, and also make sure you don't sore them all for too long, rotate the gear.

 

[Concept PHT]

Cheers, I will bear that in mind

 

[cj_tiler]

Again, Tile Choice here in the midlands have the best glue and discount I have seen yet.

I am looking into bulk ordering, Admin, as I fully trust the Granfix stuff and I am fortunate enough to have somewhere to store it all.

used to bulk order but found you lose touch with retailers,nothing like sticking your head through the door everyday,they soon remember you when giving out cards!!!!

 

[Dan]

Good advice mate. Never really thought of that one!

 

[CON5933]

Topps tiles give about 40% on adhesives, about 20% on tiles that are not in a sale or on offer.

To get this discount, do you need to open a 'trade' account with them, setting up as an independant what way do i go about gettin a discount off them.

 

[Concept PHT]

Yes you do. Basically, what you need to do is take in 2 forms of ID that shows you are are tiler. Things like references or invoices do the trick. Plus an official form of ID like a DVR licence. Then your away

 

[vince1]

TILE IT ALL give me about 40% off adhesives and 35% off my tiles and i like them cos they throw a free box of spacers in everytime which is a good thing

 

[enduro]

what i say to my local tile retailers, you put work my way, i will buy materials of you and send customers to them, that works quite well.

 

[Dan]

TILE IT ALL give me about 40% off adhesives and 35% off my tiles and i like them cos they throw a free box of spacers in everytime which is a good thing

Nice one, good encouragement there to go in again

 

[Varley]

I use Tile It All aswell and they have always been great with me.

 

[Concept PHT]

40% is a cracking deal...

 

[vince1]

well the adhesives is £15 a tub i get it for £5 hummm i should sell it on for £10

 

[Concept PHT]

£7.50 - £8 is more realistic

 

[vince1]

but i like the sound of £10 lol

 

[lucyloo]

ive been offered anything from 10% upto 40% then nothing!!!!!!!:wub:

 

[M D HUGHES]

40% and 35% is pretty good going. Topps do great dicount on adh but the tiles vary hugely. I've had mixed reports from people about different places and getting trade discount, some want loads of proof of work done, letter heads, invoices n all that and some are just very friendly and welcoming and will rip your fingers off for the business. As I said, I've been to certain places and had no problem, introduce myself, tell them I'm looking for a carrot to pull customers in what can you do for me?, others have been and they have had to show alsorts of documentation n stuff. Maybe it depends on the mood of the day?

 

[vince1]

i phone topp's tile's up on saturday i asked about getting trade discount. I told him i get it from Tile it all at the mo. the lad told me just bring your business card in and i will open one for you it will only take 30sec's.

 

[M D HUGHES]

Yeh topps are pretty good and will do you as good a deal on adh as your getting now. Not sure on the tubs but the Multiflex is a great markup!

 

[Concept PHT]

Topps is pretty pricey here by me in the midlands. Tile Choice is the best for cost at the minute.

 

[Dave-T]

one thing to watch with discounts is the original price. Dont get caught out with a big discount if the price is already way above retail.
I give account customers 30% discount on bal products.
Just out of interest, what do you all pay for white star? I charge around £15 a 10Lt tub for account Customers.

 

[CJ]

Question for Gaz here........being a Topps Guy.

What ARE the different rates for trade...............is there any difference.

Its just that talking to other bods in different parts of the country........the trade rate does seem to vary?

 

[devonmark]

i get 50% off addies and grouts in topps nr to me.

 

[Dave-T]

devonmark: is that off bal? or off theyre own brand stuff?

 

[IvegotsTILE]

60% adhesive,20% tiles quite a good bunch where I'm at.(east midlands)
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thats topps

 

[devonmark]

yeah..bal dave..

 

[GazTech]

Question for Gaz here........being a Topps Guy.

What ARE the different rates for trade...............is there any difference.

Its just that talking to other bods in different parts of the country........the trade rate does seem to vary?

CJ there are no different rates for discount at Topps.When first opened trade discount as at maximum,the more you trade with us the level will stay up.Hardly trade at all and your discount will diminish,its sort of loyalty structured