ad wrote:
On Nov 14, 10:08 am, "The Medway Handyman" davidno-spam-
wrote:

SNIP

Small traders especially need to mark up parts. All business's do.

RUBBISH. markups should be banned by law along with the whole concept
of trade and retail prices. Why for example should Travis Perkins
charge some customers more than others just because some are
'traders'.

What colour is the sky on your planet?

The policy of places like Howdens, Travis Perkins, Magnet etc is entirely
lawful and makes good business sense. Their target market is the trade,
they don't want Joe Public clogging up the place.

Traders buy much more than Joe Public does, which is why they get better
prices. The reverse of the situation also applies. I spent £6K with Wickes
last year - why should I have to pay the same as someone who spent £20?


The price you charge the customer should be the price you paid.

Only if you are an idiot who wants to go skint.

Do you seriously think that your garage charge you cost price for brake pads
& oil? Does the bloke who repairs your washing machine/boiler/TV charge
cost price for the parts?

Of course not you fool. If they did, labour rates would have to be higher
to maintain revenue and you would moan about that.

Included in your bill should be the amount of labour charge, itemising
any costs/time involved in obtaining it, then VAT if you are
registered. This is what transparency is all about. Buying cheap on
the internet and then whistling 'List Price' out of your rear-end to
the customer is immoral and should be illegal too.

If the customer has the knowledge & experience to know exactly what is
required, and knows the best place to buy it at the right quality & price
thats fine with me.

But they don't. That knowledge & experience has a price.

Never been self employed have you? Don't. You will go broke in a matter of
months.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk