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stokepa31
stokepa31 Posts: 560
edited February 2010 in Road buying advice
check out the two bags in the links below and guess which one I purchased :evil:

valuable lesson learned although how Wiggle get away with their list price is beyond me

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Boblbee_Big_Mouth_Conga_Tarp_Travel_Bag/5360037833/

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8458
Burning Fat Not Rubber

Scott CR1
Genesis IO ID
Moda Canon

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  • orangepip
    orangepip Posts: 219
    send it back then and ask for a refund - wiggle have an excellent reputation why not take advantage of them as they have of you?
  • stokepa31
    stokepa31 Posts: 560
    its a big bag and ive already chucked the packaging. I cant really be bothered to return it so i'll just shop elsewhere in future.
    Burning Fat Not Rubber

    Scott CR1
    Genesis IO ID
    Moda Canon
  • orangepip
    orangepip Posts: 219
    yup I find in everything I buy online (bikewise) always check wiggle and then check chain reaction frequently they are a lot cheaper.
  • stokepa31
    stokepa31 Posts: 560
    they have also not delivered an order from last weekend which they say may be lost in the post but cant do anything for 10 working days. Maybe not their fault but Im the one suffering without my goodies. Chain Reaction from now on me thinks
    Burning Fat Not Rubber

    Scott CR1
    Genesis IO ID
    Moda Canon
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Wiggle will price match, if you ask, then use their £5 off £50 voucher you get every time you change their newsletter preferences - this way I get Wiggle service and prices cheaper than everywhere else!
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    Yet when you purchased it I assume you were ok with the price? If you don't research tne competition you've only got yourself to blame.
  • stokepa31
    stokepa31 Posts: 560
    APIII wrote:
    Yet when you purchased it I assume you were ok with the price? If you don't research tne competition you've only got yourself to blame.

    I dont disagree with you at all and it was my fault i didnt look around. i was just shocked to see the difference in what the rrp is between the two retailers. you expect varations across retailers but this is a pretty large one. Whilst it was my fault i still have the right to discretion on where i shop in the future and it will not be wiggle.

    Cheers
    Paul
    Burning Fat Not Rubber

    Scott CR1
    Genesis IO ID
    Moda Canon
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Yep - I'm sure they used to be cheaper....
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    What happens when you buy something from Chain Reaction and then discover it is cheaper at Wiggle? Will you go back to Wiggle or just not be able to buy anything anymore? :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • relanium
    relanium Posts: 487
    I always do a search on "Google" to see who is doing the best price :D
  • stokepa31
    stokepa31 Posts: 560
    Rolf F wrote:
    What happens when you buy something from Chain Reaction and then discover it is cheaper at Wiggle? Will you go back to Wiggle or just not be able to buy anything anymore? :lol:

    maybe ill stop buying stuff and my wife will be happy :lol:
    Burning Fat Not Rubber

    Scott CR1
    Genesis IO ID
    Moda Canon
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,221
    stokepa31 wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    What happens when you buy something from Chain Reaction and then discover it is cheaper at Wiggle? Will you go back to Wiggle or just not be able to buy anything anymore? :lol:

    maybe ill stop buying stuff and my wife will be happy :lol:

    that will never happen long term!
  • Percy Vera
    Percy Vera Posts: 1,103
    Buy one from Chain Reaction and send it back to Wiggle.

    I usually find it the other way round CRC are more expensive than Wiggle - I guess it depends on what you are looking for.

    Ribble & Merlin usually beat them both.
  • sandbag
    sandbag Posts: 429
    Bikepimp will search the main online.cycling stores and find you the cheapest price.

    http://www.bikepimp.co.uk/
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Dont see the logic in not buying from wiggle as the post office lost your parcel. I'm pretty sure the postie wont have a specific vendetta against wiggle ?
  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    You can't dismiss one retailer because you made a poor choice on one occasion.

    The lesson is to shop around, but I guess you know that now.
    Richard

    Giving it Large
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    I like Chain Reaction, I also like Wiggle. One thing that annoys me with Chain Reaction though, they may sell an item, and have quite a good discount on it. But when you look at the size, or colour you want you can pretty much guarantee that will be standard price! :lol:

    Usually when you shop online the same item will cost the same regardless of the size or colour.
  • Tempestas
    Tempestas Posts: 486
    I had a similar thing happen to me so I emailed them and sent links to the other retailer, they gave me vouchers to the value of the difference.
  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    Isn't this what http://www.google.co.uk/prdhp?hl=en&tab=wf is for?
  • weedy1
    weedy1 Posts: 143
    hammerite wrote:
    I like Chain Reaction, I also like Wiggle. .

    but which is best, theres only one way to find out.............................FIGHT !!
  • stokepa31
    stokepa31 Posts: 560
    Tempestas wrote:
    I had a similar thing happen to me so I emailed them and sent links to the other retailer, they gave me vouchers to the value of the difference.

    I will drop them a line and see if this is a possibility. Thanks for posting.

    thanks to everyone else too. I know I was a dick for not looking round but its the huge difference in price that got m y goat. Lesson learned and a few good links to use in future.

    Cheers
    Paul
    Burning Fat Not Rubber

    Scott CR1
    Genesis IO ID
    Moda Canon
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    Some of their prices are outrageous but some people must be happy to pay them.
    Even £40 looks a rip-off for that bag.
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • tarquin_foxglove
    tarquin_foxglove Posts: 554
    sandbag wrote:
    Bikepimp will search the main online.cycling stores and find you the cheapest price.

    http://www.bikepimp.co.uk/

    Also try Bikestore http://www.bikestore.org.uk/index.php as well.
  • stokepa31
    stokepa31 Posts: 560
    antfly wrote:
    Some of their prices are outrageous but some people must be happy to pay them.
    Even £40 looks a rip-off for that bag.

    its quite nice in the flesh so to speak and a lot bigger than it looks too. guess the test will be when it goes on holiday to France in May
    Burning Fat Not Rubber

    Scott CR1
    Genesis IO ID
    Moda Canon

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