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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #100 on: September 01, 2016, 03:37:12 PM »
Quote from: scblack on September 01, 2016, 01:07:17 PM
They already have lodged the legal action.

Lowes want to appoint an external administrator to the joint venture vehicle "Hydrox Holdings" rather than Woolworths current approach to sell from within.
Like I said. I heard!! Didn't mean it was right ;)
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #101 on: September 01, 2016, 06:54:10 PM »
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #102 on: September 02, 2016, 06:03:41 AM »
The plot thickens   Thanks Peter  :cheers:
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« Reply #103 on: October 02, 2016, 05:56:08 PM »
I have discovered why they went broke.

Stocking these:
Really? I know when it comes to ground pepper, first thing I think of is reaching for power tools. The more I think of it though, the blower could have some uses....


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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #104 on: October 02, 2016, 05:57:24 PM »
Quote from: Hoyks on October 02, 2016, 05:56:08 PM
I have discovered why they went broke.

Stocking these:
Really? I know when it comes to ground pepper, first thing I think of is reaching for power tools. The more I think of it though, the blower could have some uses....

Stocking nothing would send anyone broke......  ;D
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #105 on: October 02, 2016, 06:09:04 PM »
They were on my phone, I was on the laptop.

A couple for the novelty I could understand, but a whole shelf full?

They also had a cloth cutting attachment, very handy if you are doing lots of fiber glassing and they cut carbon fiber well too.
https://www.bosch-do-it.com/au/en/diy/tools/ixo-collection-universal-cutting-adapter-3165140776363-category-pmdb-id.jsp
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #106 on: October 02, 2016, 09:38:34 PM »
Quote from: monbeg on August 26, 2016, 11:25:16 AM
Gotta wonder about some of these places sometimes !!
I wonder if that has something to do with the twin pack being keyed alike.

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #107 on: October 02, 2016, 09:54:38 PM »
Quote from: scblack on August 31, 2016, 10:47:50 AM
If you have a warranty issue, the retailer is the first point of call. As Masters is gone come December, you do not have direct warranty contact.

I'd suggest you buy elsewhere. 8)
I thought I read that they would still provide warranty services after the stores closed.

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #108 on: October 02, 2016, 10:05:50 PM »
I once went to masters to see if they sold step drill bits. They did for about 70 bucks for one. (might have been Bosch).

Bunnings had them for about 20 bucks for a three pack of different sizes.

Masters might have been good if I was an apprentice and wanted top quality that would last forever but I wanted to drill a couple of holes. Done and dusted and I still have them years later.

DIY and home handyman stuff needs to be affordable otherwise people are not going to buy it.

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #109 on: October 03, 2016, 08:38:38 AM »
Quote from: Luckymiles on October 02, 2016, 09:54:38 PM
I thought I read that they would still provide warranty services after the stores closed.

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Yep, they will. But where from???

Masters stores are shutting down.

The distributor may be the point of call. Where are they? Who are they? Are you prepared to freight a mower interstate?

Or BigW/Woolworths may handle them. Does anyone there have a clue about the hardware products at all? How many mowers do you see at Woolworths?

Warranty will be handled, but it will be a massive pain in the arse to deal with once stores are shut.

I will buy somewhere that will be open in a few months time thanks.
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #110 on: October 03, 2016, 08:47:16 AM »
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I once went to masters to see if they sold step drill bits. They did for about 70 bucks for one. (might have been Bosch).

Bunnings had them for about 20 bucks for a three pack of different sizes.

Masters might have been good if I was an apprentice and wanted top quality that would last forever but I wanted to drill a couple of holes. Done and dusted and I still have them years later.

DIY and home handyman stuff needs to be affordable otherwise people are not going to buy it.

So the fact they sell quality gear instead of cheap Chinese Shit like Bunnings is a bad thing ???
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #111 on: October 03, 2016, 09:12:26 AM »
Quote from: Bird on October 03, 2016, 08:47:16 AM
So the fact they sell quality gear instead of cheap Chinese Shit like Bunnings is a bad thing ???
Bunnings also sell quality drill bits, but they cater for the cheap crap side a s well.
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #112 on: October 03, 2016, 09:19:23 AM »
In BNE atm I notice Ego; (56vt everything, well maybe not vibrators - you know,  wackaPackers LOL); .....are advertising like crazy on the radio. .....   explaining all the retailers that their products are (still) sold from..

But I couldn't help thinking, listening to the ads - that I bet they have taken a big hit with people reluctant to (otherwise) buy their products through masters - due to warranty worries. ...

(I am the happy owner of their mower and chainsaw; batteries and chargers....)

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #113 on: October 03, 2016, 09:31:22 AM »
Quote from: Bird on October 03, 2016, 08:47:16 AM
So the fact they sell quality gear instead of cheap Chinese Shit like Bunnings is a bad thing ???
It sounds funny when you put what I said that way but I'm just thinking that if someone wants to do one small job they might be able to get away with using a cheaper brand.

For example I have a number of tradetools brand tools and for me they work well.

To expand on that I have a tradetools brush cutter that was maybe $200. If I was to buy a top quality one like stihl I would be looking at say $900-$1200.

If you had someone that wants to make a shelf and got a drill for $30 and they could do the one job and be happy, how could they really justify a $300 name brand with a 2-5 year warranty for ten times the price.

So I think there is a place for cheaper items and Bunnings has tapped into that with instructional how tos and stuff for the average person to get in and give it a go without a cost that is prohibitive.

Obviously if you have the money and want the best buy things like snapon tools and stihl and stuff as they are good quality and should last for many many years.

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #114 on: October 03, 2016, 09:50:57 AM »
Quote from: BaseCamp on October 03, 2016, 09:19:23 AM
In BNE atm I notice Ego; (56vt everything, well maybe not vibrators - you know,  wackaPackers LOL); .....are advertising like crazy on the radio. .....   explaining all the retailers that their products are (still) sold from..

But I couldn't help thinking, listening to the ads - that I bet they have taken a big hit with people reluctant to (otherwise) buy their products through masters - due to warranty worries. ...

(I am the happy owner of their mower and chainsaw; batteries and chargers....)

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Yeah I think a mate of mine has the whipper snipper and chainsaw and he was really happy with them. He took them camping last time so we could clear a bit around our tent and fire area and then chop a bit of wood for the camp ovens and it worked well and I've considered buying one now

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #115 on: October 03, 2016, 05:41:13 PM »
Quote from: BaseCamp on October 03, 2016, 09:19:23 AM
In BNE atm I notice Ego, blah, blah ...

But I couldn't help thinking, listening to the ads - that I bet they have taken a big hit with people reluctant to (otherwise) buy their products through masters - due to warranty worries. ...

What warranty issues?  What are you babbling about?  You buy an EGO product, register the purchase online and the warranty is good for five years.  Warranty, service and spare parts will be handled through Woolworths https://www.masters.com.au/diy-projects-ideas/support-help/masters-news

If EGO are taking a "big hit", it not noticeable at my local Masters.  All EGO products are close to selling out.  I was hanging out for the discount to increase but had to buy what I wanted today as the shelves are nearly empty.

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #116 on: October 03, 2016, 08:00:38 PM »
Warranties shouldn't be an issue either
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Woolworths Limited (Woolworths) has agreed three separate contracts to facillitate its exit from its Home Improvement business.

Masters will cease trading at all stores on or before 11 December 2016.

Woolworths will honour all customer gift cards, product warranties, returns, lay-bys and contracted home improvement projects and will work constructively with all suppliers.

https://www.masters.com.au/diy-projects-ideas/support-help/masters-news
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #117 on: October 03, 2016, 08:32:05 PM »
Quote from: Luckymiles on October 03, 2016, 09:31:22 AM
It sounds funny when you put what I said that way but I'm just thinking that if someone wants to do one small job they might be able to get away with using a cheaper brand.

For example I have a number of tradetools brand tools and for me they work well.

To expand on that I have a tradetools brush cutter that was maybe $200. If I was to buy a top quality one like stihl I would be looking at say $900-$1200.

If you had someone that wants to make a shelf and got a drill for $30 and they could do the one job and be happy, how could they really justify a $300 name brand with a 2-5 year warranty for ten times the price.

So I think there is a place for cheaper items and Bunnings has tapped into that with instructional how tos and stuff for the average person to get in and give it a go without a cost that is prohibitive.

Obviously if you have the money and want the best buy things like snapon tools and stihl and stuff as they are good quality and should last for many many years.

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Nicely put....   its "funny" on this forum how we sometimes may feel "obliged" to further explain what we mean....  due to some of the "questions" that get thrown up...  when its mostly self-evident what we are communicating . ...

I sometimes think these "questions" are a cry for attention: "look at me- look at me"   LOL....

These days I mostly ignore them...  you know .....  y a w n .....   

Love the banter and camaraderie here; love all the really useful information on here...  but as for the  y a w n s - well, you know....   LOL...


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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #118 on: October 03, 2016, 09:52:41 PM »
Quote from: BaseCamp on October 03, 2016, 08:32:05 PM
Nicely put....   its "funny" on this forum how we sometimes may feel "obliged" to further explain what we mean....  due to some of the "questions" that get thrown up...  when its mostly self-evident what we are communicating . ...

I sometimes think these "questions" are a cry for attention: "look at me- look at me"   LOL....

These days I mostly ignore them...  you know .....  y a w n .....   

Love the banter and camaraderie here; love all the really useful information on here...  but as for the  y a w n s - well, you know....   LOL...
"I" ignore them "too" cause "sometimes" people don't see "what they" are s"ay"ing can "mean" 2 "Differ"ent things, or they "may" not rea"l"ise that "sometimes" peo"le" complain" " about chea"p" chine"se" Shit then "hat"e to p"ay" for qua"lity" .- -.-. .... --- ---
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #119 on: October 03, 2016, 10:36:38 PM »
Quote from: KingBilly on October 03, 2016, 05:41:13 PM
What warranty issues?  What are you babbling about?  You buy an EGO product, register the purchase online and the warranty is good for five years.  Warranty, service and spare parts will be handled through Woolworths https://www.masters.com.au/diy-projects-ideas/support-help/masters-news

If EGO are taking a "big hit", it not noticeable at my local Masters.  All EGO products are close to selling out.  I was hanging out for the discount to increase but had to buy what I wanted today as the shelves are nearly empty.

KB

how much was the chainsaw going for, as i've been wanting one for awhile now.
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #120 on: October 03, 2016, 10:43:36 PM »
Gees mate, didn't look as I bought one not long ago when it was on special.  Most of the gardening stuff is 20% off but think chainsaws are only 15 off at the moment.  For a chainsaw price, look at another supplier, like Trade Tools, as they quote the same recommended retail as Masters but Masters seems to have pulled their stuff off their website.

KB
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #121 on: October 04, 2016, 08:14:38 AM »
Quote from: Bird on October 03, 2016, 09:52:41 PM
"I" ignore them "too" cause "sometimes" people don't see "what they" are s"ay"ing can "mean" 2 "Differ"ent things, or they "may" not rea"l"ise that "sometimes" peo"le" complain" " about chea"p" chine"se" Shit then "hat"e to p"ay" for qua"lity" .- -.-. .... --- ---

Can someone re-boot Bird. He's gone on the "fritz"
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #122 on: October 04, 2016, 11:56:23 AM »
Quote from: Joff on October 04, 2016, 08:14:38 AM
Can someone re-boot Bird. He's gone on the "fritz"
i reckon there'd be a line up of people wanting to kick him  ;D ;D
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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #123 on: October 04, 2016, 11:57:47 AM »
Quote from: Joff on October 04, 2016, 08:14:38 AM
Can someone re-boot Bird. He's gone on the "fritz"

nah that's how he talks in real life. he forgot to do google translate  >:D

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Re: Masters Sale
« Reply #124 on: October 04, 2016, 12:16:17 PM »
Stick a Bable fish in your ear to translate for you  :cheers:
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