Supercheap - but not always

Gee Wizz Carl,

What a saving. How many did you buy?....Two?
Thats a saving of $1.90.

I compare prices, but will happily pay a bit more if the dearer item was from a more convenient location.


Bill.

g'day Carl,
Your right ,Supercheap can have some great deals when they have specials on, but it pays to compare prices on those other small things. I have just finished wiring an 1984 millard with 12volt water pump, lights and power outlets. I had bought most of my wire and joiners ,cable conduit and fittings etc from supercheap.When i needed a couple of things i had forgot , to finish the job .I just walked into the local car parts bloke ( an auto pro franchise) and was very surprised to see he was cheaper on just about everything i had bought at supercheap. You live and learn i guess.
cheers John.

I think you might have outsmarted yourself there.
If youd got a written quote from the battery specialist and gone BACK to Supacheap you would have got another 10% (.80c) off.

Your going to be stressing over that I bet for days.... :-)

It is all the same with the large high profile chains whether it is car parts, hardware or electrical items. They have very cheap specials, for generally rubbish items, in there catalogues but make up for it on other products.

Your local Mum and Dad operator will overall have comparable prices and if they are good business people will provide better service. They usually are the ones also providing local sponshorship and donations to local charities. Does Supercheap support any of the local football teams?

Who do you think pays for the massive advertising budgets, fancy retail outlets and massive inventories ? Yes the customer does.These businesses also have many shareholders who as investors expect the largest dividend possible.

So be wary of the slick advertising.