RAY's now in Perth; how do they compare
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 14:47
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Member - Duncan W (WA)
Afternoon to you all.
Perth now has 2 Ray's Outdoors stores that opened this week. Visited the Cannington one this morning, good concept from what I could see. Question is how do they compare price wise (overall), compared with the other National stores; being Annaconda, & BCF?
Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 14:56
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 14:56
Duncs,
I'm a member at both. Anaconda certainly have a lot more sales and in general, I find they have better deals on their
camping equipment. Rays have the 25% off sales for members every now and then and this is the best time to stock up. Ray's tend to have a better range of specific
camping equipment than Anaconda. Anaconda have had much better deals on Fridges but having said that, I've rung Ray's who've matched the Anaconda price. I've bought both my fridges from Rays. Some of the Anaconda gear have some quality issues (mattereses and sleeping bags in particular). Spent a fortune at both of them so who cares.
Cheers Mick
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 16:57
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 16:57
Thanks Mick. the store does look like a big boys toy
shop. Rays is very handy and also next door to BCF. Anaconda for me is a cut lunch and
water bag trip away. The annoying thing with Anoconda is that their Member sales are only on Thursday Nights and when they are in the North West of the
Perth Metro & I'm in the South East it makes for a long trip after work.
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Reply By: Brian B - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 19:33
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 19:33
Keep in mind who you are supporting when going the the NATIONAL Brands. BCF is owned by Super Cheap Auto. Ananconda is originally from canada I believe
Rangers are owned and run by locals , so I always support them, we cant let the country be run by national businesses, besides I find rangers and other smaller ones have a better range and better service.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 19:45
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 19:45
Agree
shop local where you can but competion and choice is also good.
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Follow Up By: Brian B - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 19:56
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 19:56
We have a small retail surfshop ourslves, and know full
well the impact of the Nationals, as they dictate prices from suppliers, also dont utilise the distributors. But yes you are right competition is good, and I think the smaller stores (Rangers etc.) have improved their range and have good people who know what
camping etc. is really about. BCF staff have reduced and whilst they may know a bot about the product, they wouldnt know to use it
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul Mac (VIC) - Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 at 17:35
Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 at 17:35
Anaconda is actually owned by Spotlight.
I would suggest becoming an Anaconda Club member which doesn't cost you anything. Also become a Ray's member which also doesn't cost you anything.
Anaconda members receive both emails and catalogues in the post and Ray's can send you emails about promotions coming up.
Discounts :-
Ray's - Usually 6.5% - 7.50% however, they do have their 26.5% sales which are great.
Anaconda sales discounts range from 10% up to 50 and even 60% off.
Duncan, give yourself some options and you can ten consider where best to spend your hard earned.
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 at 18:50
Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 at 18:50
Paul I've been a member of both Anaconda & BCF since they opened in
Perth. No doubt will become a member of Ray's in the not to distant future.
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Reply By: Best Off Road - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 20:58
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 20:58
Dunc,
You can buy cheap imported junk on ebay or you can buy it from a fat bloke who imports it with one of his brands imprinted on it, at a premium.
Your choice.
As ever,
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 23:28
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 23:28
Jim the sad truth is that most of the gear we all use are imports and 90% come from some Asian port.
Fortunately there are still some genuine local manufacturers of 4wd and
camping gear.
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Reply By: time waster - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 23:16
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 23:16
Any of these
places give real service and know what us 4by's and campers want? Don't disregard our local guys that know the ins and outs, or we will end up with coles/woolrip's with people serving have no idea what we want.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 23:29
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 at 23:29
Been using
Ranger for years and
Camping World before they closed up
shop in Midland
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