autolock Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 can anyone recommend a good supplier of boot laces ,good quality and good colour range ? but not one that sells direct to the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ive PM'ed you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunrunner Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 can anyone recommend a good supplier of boot laces ,good quality and good colour range ? but not one that sells direct to the public Tie tight laces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
completelocks Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 can't find a website, do they have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Such a shame that some members of this Forum can't recommend one of it's sponsors that have put in thousandss of pounds of sponsorship over the years, money that is essential to run this Forum is ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris @ IKS Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Just because a supplier chooses to sponsor / advertise on a trade specific forum (i.e. the most targeted place for them to advertise) does that mean visitors to that site are obliged to use or recommend them? Or should we give our colleagues on here advise based on our experiences with the different suppliers? * Not at all based on the shoe laces companies mentioned / implied, just a reply to Keith's point* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I would like to think that the sponsors would be recommended rather than avoided and certainly first port of call. The risk is that they may pull their sponsorship. If there are issues with a said company, surely it should be taken up with them and resolved, as it is in many circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Well if nobody else will, I'll name the 'Elephant in the room'. I use Shoestring, have done for years, and have no problems with doing so. I know some disagree with their policy of selling to the public via their website, and I appreciate this point of view. I also see the argument that if I am able to point my customer in their direction to buy a single pair of laces in an add colour / length that I don't keep in stock then I'm keeping my customer happy, which can only be a good thing. Realistically I'm not going to worry about losing a customer as shoelaces are not the sort of product that lends itself to purchasing online, except for the odd occasion as mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
completelocks Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I would like to think that the sponsors would be recommended rather than avoided and certainly first port of call. The risk is that they may pull their sponsorship. If there are issues with a said company, surely it should be taken up with them and resolved, as it is in many circumstances. It's business. If a supplier is better and at the right price, to be totally honest, who gives a stuff where they push their advertising budget. Are suppliers in this industry as loyal to us as you ask us to be to them? It's business, simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think thats wholly unfair Keith, this topic was raised way back in July 2012 & specifically asked for a supplier who didn't sell direct to the public it was rekindled by our new member gunrunner (welcome aboard gunrunner ) Yes you should never bite the hand that feeds you, but IMO no one actually did. A negative topic was professionally avoided by the members by not giving a politically contentious recommendation different to the question. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Yes you should never bite the hand that feeds you, but IMO no one actually did. Lee Well if nobody else will, I'll name the 'Elephant in the room'. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 And I've used Charles Birch, T Colledge & Punch who also sponsor with no problems, all great suppliers, all sell direct to the public in one vain or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I would like to think that the sponsors would be recommended rather than avoided and certainly first port of call. The risk is that they may pull their sponsorship. If there are issues with a said company, surely it should be taken up with them and resolved, as it is in many circumstances. It's business. If a supplier is better and at the right price, to be totally honest, who gives a stuff where they push their advertising budget. Are suppliers in this industry as loyal to us as you ask us to be to them? It's business, simple. I'm just saying you should maybe give them a chance, I'm not suggesting you should use them because they sponsor the site, just be mindful that they do, of course it's business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 My personal opinion is that no member of this site would be threatened by any supplier selling to the public, it's just not a valid argument imho. All I'm saying is don't cut your nose off and spite your face. If you need a product and they can supply, why worry, that's just good business sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I use all the sponsors at some point in time. I'm happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 NO, the whole point was the original question asked for a supplier who didn't sell to the general public. I don't think it was politically motivated nor the answers given or not given! imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autolock Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I asked the original question as I had bought a range of laces ,off a company then found they were selling the same products online which personally I don't agree with so decided for my future purchases to buy off a wholesaler that offers there goods to the trade only. In this case it's not really important as we're only talking laces,but it's the principal of wholesalers selling direct that I don't like .I attended a business seminar last year and this subject was discussed and generally was seen as bad practice,even though seems to be more common practice these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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