Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 So mant times do we now find that a wholesaler does not stock a particular item due to lack of demand. We therefore have to do without. If we get together a list of those items that we have have difficulty in obtaining then that may be enough of a demand over the forum as a whole to put a request to a wholesaler to purchase those items for us on a deposit paid order to confirm the genuine enquiry. Any thoughts as there must be many products that are in demand nationaly but are not worth holding on a local basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Taps for tap shoes, used to get these from both Healys & CharlieB Neither now stock them I have ALL the local trade for fitting & swopping taps from one pair to another, this position is slipping away because I simply can not get new taps. I am still fitting them, its just the local dance shop is beginning to get the sales of new taps as I am running out. Birchs rep told me they couldn't do them at a competitive price, any price is competitive if yours is the only price!!!! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 my local supplier doesn't mesh sole sheeting anymore i've been using it for years but he says there's no demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I was in Paris recently and found a raft of Topy product that I think would fit well with those quality shoe repairers, ie, the JR brigade, no offense meant btw. Especially the PU tops and some loverly micro type sheeting! excellent quality. according to certain nameless people in the trade, they are simply 'not worth bringing in' Maybe they are listening to the reps and not the customers? How do you know if no ones seen them Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hugh half the stuf(no sorry 75%) in the Gotz catalogue is unobtainable in the uk its a tremendous catalogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Nowt stopping you from ringing direct as the contact for england is in the inside cover---or was. Ship via UPS or DHL and they will bill you for customs.Other carriers tend towant cash on delivery for the customs folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Or go across to Belgium and visit a wholesaler over there, I know of a few people who do this and save a fortune! you could fill a transit! Just a thought. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 is there tax payable on it once it's brought over keith? (i'm not very well versed in excise and the european community) rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 THE BIG BOOK http://www.newbigbook.com/reference_results.asp?id=581 minus the Uk it would appear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 That's a good idea Keith, worthy of development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hibs, It seems that you have been looking at the Horsey side of their business, that stuff can be obtained through Abbey Saddlery. i think Keith has hit the Nail on the Head with the idea of a visit. Any idea of who to visit Keith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I have an idea Hugh but I need to check on some details. I'd hate to get it wrong with my name attatched Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Mini Bus, Single Decker or Double Decker.? If this event takes place then it will be a milestone in the annals of Shoe Repair history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 ascap - as far as tax goes if you are vat registered and give them (the wholesaler) your number to check beforehand you will not have to pay them vat, if not you will have to pay belgian vat which i believe is higher than ours at 19%. because there is free trade within the ec you then just cart it back here with no extra to pay. this only counts for goods that originated within the ec, any produced outside the ec may attract extra tax as for trips i believe at least one of the local societyies (Thames Valley) did this but not sure if they still do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Thames Valley, were they the ones that organised the trips to Josh Rendenbachs Tannery some years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 they definitely went but not sure if they organised them would probably have been david eyres. sure though they hooked up with a belgian wholesaler and bulk bought from them. I don't know how much more interesting or cheaper european wholesalers will be if at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Thames Valley do buy from Belgium and dear Frank has given me the Wholesalers name. They are Coleman-Leder, but thats all I have right now Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Would that be Frank Schrivener? you have just jogged my memory and yes I can now remember it was David who did all the organising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Gaylard actually Hugh!! Mr Scrivener is indeed a dear old frank and a friend though. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 A well respected and genuine gentleman is Frank S, not many have his presence, cut a dashing figure in his White Tuxedo at the dinner parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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