Re: X10 pricing in the UK.

["jakl2001uk" <jakl2001uk@xxxxxxx>]

i have ordered x10 stuff from protectdirect.co.uk on 2 seperate=20
occassions over the last few weeks, although turnaround is about 5=20
days (as they state) i have had NO problems with them

james


--- In ukha_d@y..., "Mark Harrison" <Mark.Harrison@e...>
wrote:
> Bazza,
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> Can you drop a note back to the group if/when the goods arrive
> succesfully?
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> There are a lot of shaister dealers around who advertise this kind=20
of
> thing cheaply, and then never deliver because they're always "out
of
> stock".
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> They do this so that they can report big numbers to their
> owners/investors for "number of orders taken!"
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> This group always appreciates feedback on suppliers, but we tend to=20
wait
> until people complete transactions succesfully (ie -receive the=20
goods)
> before suggesting that Mark should list them ;-)
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> Mark Harrison
> Head of Systems, eKingfisher
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bazza [mailto:bazza2000@xxxxxxx...]
> Sent: 4 March 2002 12:31
> To: ukha_d@y...
> Subject: [ukha_d] X10 pricing in the UK.
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> I've just placed an order with www.protectdirect.tv
> for a CM12U, LM10 and AM10 priced in total at =A349.99
> inclusive of VAT.
> The same kit at www.letsautomate.com (although not
> available in a kit) is priced at=20
> CM12U	=A349.95
> LM10	=A323.50
> AM10	=A323.50
> Total	=A396.95
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> i.e. 	www.letsautomate.com 	=A396.95
> 	www.protectdirect.tv	=A349.95
> 	Saving			=A347 quid
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> Am I missing something here?  Is someone taking a bung
> as regards promoting letsautomate.com and not
> protectdirect.tv?  I know theres a far greater array
> of products at letsautomate.com, but for the new start
> who want's to get into homeautomation I'd think that
> 100quid as opposed to 50 quid makes it a bit of a
> non-starter.
> Is there a reason why protectdirect.tv is not listed
> on the links section of automatedhome.co.uk?
> I'm not trying in any way to undermine
> letsautomate.com, but surely as they're the UK leaders
> there's something wrong with their pricing strategy?
> Whilst I'm on the subject of prices, does anyone know
> of any other places in the UK like protectdirect.tv
> that stock X10 stuff at a more reasonable price?
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> Regards
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> Bazza.
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