Any recommendations for an online dealer for General (Canada) machines?

Max

http://www.general.ca/pagetitre/ang/dist_us.html

Max wrote:
Any recommendations for an online dealer for General (Canada) machines?

When I bought my saw, I remember some dealer to dealer battles over true
online sales. General may have a Minimum Advertised Price policy.

I bought my 650 from toolsplus.com, but I picked it up locally. At the
time, a Florida dealer had the saw for $150 less (without my state's
sales tax), and I had access to free northbound truck space. After
showing the ad to Tools Plus, the Florida dealer couldn't come up with a
saw to sell, and the price was removed from his website.

I bought my 650 locally; it is one fantastic machine! To me, the benefit of
actually seeing the iron I will own is worth more than a few bucks.
Dave

"Seeker" wrote in message
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http://www.general.ca/pagetitre/ang/dist_us.html


Uh... let me see if I can restate this to see if it elicits an answer to my
question.
I live in Texas. The nearest dealer for woodworking machines manufactured by
General (the Canadian woodworking machine manufacturer) in the state of
Texas is located in San Antonio, a distance of over 700 miles.
When I accessed the General website, I noticed a dealer in Tucson (much
closer) but then it occurred to me that there *might* be a dealer who sells
online and *might* have favorable shipping costs.
I said to myself, "Self, post a message to the wreck and see if someone has
a *recommendation* for an online dealer".
So....... I'm still trying.

Max (looking for a good deal on a particular machine from General)

"B A R R Y" wrote in message
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Max wrote:
Any recommendations for an online dealer for General (Canada) machines?

When I bought my saw, I remember some dealer to dealer battles over true
online sales. General may have a Minimum Advertised Price policy.

I bought my 650 from toolsplus.com, but I picked it up locally. At the
time, a Florida dealer had the saw for $150 less (without my state's sales
tax), and I had access to free northbound truck space. After showing the
ad to Tools Plus, the Florida dealer couldn't come up with a saw to sell,
and the price was removed from his website.

Interesting point, Barry.
Thanks,

Max

On Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:52:03 -0700, "Max" wrote:


"Seeker" wrote in message
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http://www.general.ca/pagetitre/ang/dist_us.html


Uh... let me see if I can restate this to see if it elicits an answer to my
question.
I live in Texas. The nearest dealer for woodworking machines manufactured by
General (the Canadian woodworking machine manufacturer) in the state of
Texas is located in San Antonio, a distance of over 700 miles.
When I accessed the General website, I noticed a dealer in Tucson (much
closer) but then it occurred to me that there *might* be a dealer who sells

Just out of curiosity, who is that Tucson dealer?



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"Mark & Juanita" wrote in message
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On Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:52:03 -0700, "Max" wrote:


"Seeker" wrote in message
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http://www.general.ca/pagetitre/ang/dist_us.html


Uh... let me see if I can restate this to see if it elicits an answer to
my
question.
I live in Texas. The nearest dealer for woodworking machines manufactured
by
General (the Canadian woodworking machine manufacturer) in the state of
Texas is located in San Antonio, a distance of over 700 miles.
When I accessed the General website, I noticed a dealer in Tucson (much
closer) but then it occurred to me that there *might* be a dealer who
sells

Just out of curiosity, who is that Tucson dealer?

It's a Woodcraft store. There's also one in Chandler.
Arizona Hardwoods and Woodworking Machinery in Phoenix also handles General
machines but didn't have the one I wanted although they can special order
it.
See:
http://www.general.ca/pagetitre/ang/dist_us.html
Max

Max wrote:
Any recommendations for an online dealer for General (Canada) machines?

Max


Try Wilke Machinery.
http://www.wilkemachinery.com/index....69062178499759

Just curious . . .what machine are you looking for?


Rick

Rick wrote:
Max wrote:
Any recommendations for an online dealer for General (Canada) machines?

Max

Try Wilke Machinery.
http://www.wilkemachinery.com/index....69062178499759


WOW!! 650's are up to $2550??

Just a few year's back, I only paid $1750! G

"Rick" wrote in message
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Max wrote:
Any recommendations for an online dealer for General (Canada) machines?

Max
Try Wilke Machinery.
http://www.wilkemachinery.com/index....69062178499759

Just curious . . .what machine are you looking for?


Rick

75-500 22' drill press.
I got an e-mail from General directing me to a dealer in San Antonio.
I'm advised that most dealers don't stock the 22" because of low demand but
the San Antonio dealer has them.

Max

On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:20:16 GMT, "Max" wrote:


"Mark & Juanita" wrote in message
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On Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:52:03 -0700, "Max" wrote:


"Seeker" wrote in message
...
http://www.general.ca/pagetitre/ang/dist_us.html


Uh... let me see if I can restate this to see if it elicits an answer to
my
question.
I live in Texas. The nearest dealer for woodworking machines manufactured
by
General (the Canadian woodworking machine manufacturer) in the state of
Texas is located in San Antonio, a distance of over 700 miles.
When I accessed the General website, I noticed a dealer in Tucson (much
closer) but then it occurred to me that there *might* be a dealer who
sells

Just out of curiosity, who is that Tucson dealer?

It's a Woodcraft store. There's also one in Chandler.
Arizona Hardwoods and Woodworking Machinery in Phoenix also handles General
machines but didn't have the one I wanted although they can special order
it.
See:
http://www.general.ca/pagetitre/ang/dist_us.html
Max


Thanks.



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