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Offers from Axminster Power Tools
I saw two sets of interesting offers from them this week. One was for a Lamello Classic Biscuit Joiner that is 110v and being bundled with a 110v site transformer for £189. A very good deal since the joiner alone is normally some way north of £200. More interesting was this week's email-shot entitled "Keeping Mum". Yes it was their angle for Mother's Day. How did they manage to connect it all? "We're the first to admit that tools may not be at the top of Mum's wish list. But by getting on with those jobs, you'll be sure to keep Mum happy this Mother's Day" There was even an oblique reference to "keeping mum" by the including of an offer for a paper shredder. Almost smooth, if a little sugary (and I am diabetic... ) However, any hopes that I might have had of selling this concept to SWMBO were roundly dashed by there being a chainsaw slap bang in the middle of the ad. This would make the level of risk far too high. -- ..andy Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message news I saw two sets of interesting offers from them this week. One was for a Lamello Classic Biscuit Joiner that is 110v and being bundled with a 110v site transformer for £189. A very good deal since the joiner alone is normally some way north of £200. More interesting was this week's email-shot entitled "Keeping Mum". Yes it was their angle for Mother's Day. How did they manage to connect it all? "We're the first to admit that tools may not be at the top of Mum's wish list. But by getting on with those jobs, you'll be sure to keep Mum happy this Mother's Day" There was even an oblique reference to "keeping mum" by the including of an offer for a paper shredder. Women like having the small power screwdrivers in the kitchen drawer. Protrade have a deal on a Makita 12v combi drill with 3 batteries, for £199 + VAT, but they throw in a Makita impact driver for free. So, the two of them are then reasonable. A 12v drill/driver for £119 plus VAT and a battery circular saw for free. If you buy 4 packs of 9,000 screws @ £100 a pack then they give you a Metabo impact driver free too. or 3 packs and free drill/driver. Protrade only do pro tools. |
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On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:07:38 -0000, "Doctor Drivel"
wrote: "Andy Hall" wrote in message news I saw two sets of interesting offers from them this week. One was for a Lamello Classic Biscuit Joiner that is 110v and being bundled with a 110v site transformer for £189. A very good deal since the joiner alone is normally some way north of £200. More interesting was this week's email-shot entitled "Keeping Mum". Yes it was their angle for Mother's Day. How did they manage to connect it all? "We're the first to admit that tools may not be at the top of Mum's wish list. But by getting on with those jobs, you'll be sure to keep Mum happy this Mother's Day" There was even an oblique reference to "keeping mum" by the including of an offer for a paper shredder. Women like having the small power screwdrivers in the kitchen drawer. Generally true. A couple of years ago B&Q had a range of slightly smaller than normal hand cordless tools in two shades of purple which they openly targetted for female users. These vanished quite quickly, and I don't think that it was in exchange for cash. Protrade have a deal on a Makita 12v combi drill with 3 batteries, for £199 + VAT, but they throw in a Makita impact driver for free. So, the two of them are then reasonable. Yes, although while 12v is reasonable for an impact driver, it is on the light side for a combi driver. A 12v drill/driver for £119 plus VAT and a battery circular saw for free. If you buy 4 packs of 9,000 screws @ £100 a pack then they give you a Metabo impact driver free too. or 3 packs and free drill/driver. Quite a lot of screws to use up.... Protrade only do pro tools. Broadly true, although there are a few unknowns plus Draper and TTI DIY stuff. -- ..andy Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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"Andy Hall" wrote in message ... On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:07:38 -0000, "Doctor Drivel" wrote: "Andy Hall" wrote in message news I saw two sets of interesting offers from them this week. One was for a Lamello Classic Biscuit Joiner that is 110v and being bundled with a 110v site transformer for £189. A very good deal since the joiner alone is normally some way north of £200. More interesting was this week's email-shot entitled "Keeping Mum". Yes it was their angle for Mother's Day. How did they manage to connect it all? "We're the first to admit that tools may not be at the top of Mum's wish list. But by getting on with those jobs, you'll be sure to keep Mum happy this Mother's Day" There was even an oblique reference to "keeping mum" by the including of an offer for a paper shredder. Women like having the small power screwdrivers in the kitchen drawer. Generally true. A couple of years ago B&Q had a range of slightly smaller than normal hand cordless tools in two shades of purple which they openly targetted for female users. These vanished quite quickly, and I don't think that it was in exchange for cash. Protrade have a deal on a Makita 12v combi drill with 3 batteries, for £199 + VAT, but they throw in a Makita impact driver for free. So, the two of them are then reasonable. Yes, although while 12v is reasonable for an impact driver, it is on the light side for a combi driver. A 12v drill/driver for £119 plus VAT and a battery circular saw for free. This also has a Lith-Ion battery too. If you buy 4 packs of 9,000 screws @ £100 a pack then they give you a Metabo impact driver free too. or 3 packs and free drill/driver. Quite a lot of screws to use up.... Professionals will us them up very quickly. That is their market. Protrade only do pro tools. Broadly true, although there are a few unknowns plus Draper and TTI DIY stuff. -- .andy Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Andy Hall wrote:
On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:07:38 -0000, "Doctor Drivel" Women like having the small power screwdrivers in the kitchen drawer. Generally true. Glad you said generally :-) A couple of years ago B&Q had a range of slightly smaller than normal hand cordless tools in two shades of purple which they openly targetted for female users. These vanished quite quickly, and I don't think that it was in exchange for cash. Hmm, small might be Ok but I couldn't do purple! Protrade have a deal on a Makita 12v combi drill Now *that's* what you want in the kitchen drawer. Funnily enough though, ours doesn't live there. with 3 batteries, for £199 + VAT, but they throw in a Makita impact driver for free. So, the two of them are then reasonable. We bought this set recently. 270 euro IIRC so about the same price, I mentioned it at the time. Yes, although while 12v is reasonable for an impact driver, it is on the light side for a combi driver. Yes, there is a noticeable difference between this and our other one, which I think is 14.4V but might be more, can't be bothered to go and have a look. The 12V one is good though, and a bit smaller, which I like. Neither are as good as the ancient Panasonic though. If I were buying one just for myself I would definitely go for the 12V one. -- Holly, in France Gite to let in Dordogne, now with pool. http://la-plaine.chez-alice.fr |
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On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:47:52 +0000, Andy Hall
wrote: I saw two sets of interesting offers from them this week. One was for a Lamello Classic Biscuit Joiner that is 110v and being bundled with a 110v site transformer for £189. A very good deal since the joiner alone is normally some way north of £200. That's really cheap but I'm slightly relieved this is still the Classic C2 i.e. the old model and not the C3 on offer. I got a Classic C2 240v in a systainer box with 1000 biscuits and a Lamello (Wenger) swiss army knife for 199 quid just after Christmas from Axminster. Only had a quick play with it so far but hopefully I'll get the chance to try it out in anger in a couple of weeks time making a stepped bookshelf for under some stairs. -- |
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On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:22:29 +0000, Matt
wrote: On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:47:52 +0000, Andy Hall wrote: I saw two sets of interesting offers from them this week. One was for a Lamello Classic Biscuit Joiner that is 110v and being bundled with a 110v site transformer for £189. A very good deal since the joiner alone is normally some way north of £200. That's really cheap but I'm slightly relieved this is still the Classic C2 i.e. the old model and not the C3 on offer. I got a Classic C2 240v in a systainer box with 1000 biscuits and a Lamello (Wenger) swiss army knife for 199 quid just after Christmas from Axminster. That's not a bad deal either. The C3 is replacing the C2, of course, but both are excellent. Only had a quick play with it so far but hopefully I'll get the chance to try it out in anger in a couple of weeks time making a stepped bookshelf for under some stairs. You'll appreciate the precision. I have the TOP 20, and that's a pleasure to use. -- ..andy Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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