As many of you probably know, Lee Valley has a sale on Bessey Clamps - so
long as you order before Jan 29.
(go to http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51095&cat= for the
details.
The set that is $125 Canadian has two 12 inch clamps and two 24 inch clamps
and the setup blocks.
My buddy runs a tool store, and says that the cheapest he's ever been able
to get this set for (his cost) is $165.
So how in the world can Lee Valley afford to sell them at $125 ? To make it
worth their while, their cost can't be greater than $100.
Great deal - I've got two sets of clamps on order!
Brian
Also, look at the Gross Stabil clamps on sale at Woodcraft, 25% off
list, so 24in clamp for $25.99, 40in for $33.50, and 48in for $35.99
You can get 4 of the $24in clamps for $104 - and shipping is very
attractive. Worked up a order for 6 of the 24in and 2 of the 48in,
total shipping (FedEx Ground, got here in 2days) was $12.99 for 2
packages that totalled 70pounds in weight
Make a set of setup blocks out of glued up baltic birch ply and save
some money over the Bessey's
John
On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:58:57 -0500, "B Man" <[email protected]> wrote:
>As many of you probably know, Lee Valley has a sale on Bessey Clamps - so
>long as you order before Jan 29.
>
>(go to http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51095&cat= for the
>details.
>
>The set that is $125 Canadian has two 12 inch clamps and two 24 inch clamps
>and the setup blocks.
>
>My buddy runs a tool store, and says that the cheapest he's ever been able
>to get this set for (his cost) is $165.
>
>So how in the world can Lee Valley afford to sell them at $125 ? To make it
>worth their while, their cost can't be greater than $100.
>
>
>Great deal - I've got two sets of clamps on order!
>
>Brian
>
On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:05:21 -0500, "Rob Lee" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in message
>news:200120051735243856%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
>> In article <[email protected]>, Robin Lee
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> > For the first time, I can say you're officially on the list... :)
>> >
>> > (and in the top 3)
>>
>> WOOHOO!
>>
>> Oops... You should see the look I just got from SWMBO.
>>
>> ;-)
... snip
>
>Gee - I've been waiting all day for that!
>
>Cheers -
>
>Rob
>
Somehow Rob, I don't think *that's* the look he got. :-)
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
I'm interested to see if Amazon will match LV's price in the US because
AFAIK LV doesn't have a brick-and-mortar store in the US and according
to Amazon's price matching policy posted on their website this is one
of the criteria for their offer. I just recently ordered a Delta drill
press from Amazon when Lowe's was having their 20% off sale and when I
called Amazon the rep. asked me for the DP model # and the location and
phone # of the Lowe's in my area. He put me on hold while he called
Lowe's to confirm the price and after they had he took my order. I got
Lowe's sale price plus 10% of the difference between Lowe's sale price
and Amazon's price which was like $2 but it was a smokin' deal. I ended
up paying about $73 for a DP that I had seen on Amazon for $109 only a
month or two before.
I have 2 sets backordered with LV -- expected shippment on 3/18.
Wanting them a bit sooner, I called Amazon.com to see if they would
match. They refused saying that they won't match on an item
backordered for 2 months. At least that was their excuse. The
reality might be that there is just no reasonable margin left for them.
Well done LV! As much as I appreciate amazon, it warms my heart to
see a company with a human face beat them at their own game.
Lars
On 2005-01-19 23:01:19 -0600, [email protected] said:
> I'm interested to see if Amazon will match LV's price in the US because
> AFAIK LV doesn't have a brick-and-mortar store in the US and according
> to Amazon's price matching policy posted on their website this is one
> of the criteria for their offer. I just recently ordered a Delta drill
> press from Amazon when Lowe's was having their 20% off sale and when I
> called Amazon the rep. asked me for the DP model # and the location and
> phone # of the Lowe's in my area. He put me on hold while he called
> Lowe's to confirm the price and after they had he took my order. I got
> Lowe's sale price plus 10% of the difference between Lowe's sale price
> and Amazon's price which was like $2 but it was a smokin' deal. I ended
> up paying about $73 for a DP that I had seen on Amazon for $109 only a
> month or two before.
In article <[email protected]>, Groggy
<[email protected]> wrote:
> It's appreciated. It is also interesting to observe LV becoming a
> yardstick for service levels in a country that doesn't even have a
> store (yet! 30 deg today Rob).
Hey, I'm in a CANADIAN CITY that doesn't have a store yet. (-64C with
windchill a few days ago, Rob)
On the upside, LV doesn't charge provincial sales tax when I order by
mail, but have to where they have a brick 'n mortar presence.
djb
--
"The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and B,
sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
In article <[email protected]>, Robin Lee
<[email protected]> wrote:
> For the first time, I can say you're officially on the list... :)
>
> (and in the top 3)
WOOHOO!
Oops... You should see the look I just got from SWMBO.
;-)
--
"The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and B,
sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
In article <[email protected]>, Rob Lee
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Gee - I've been waiting all day for that!
You've been waiting for a look that sez "Oh, f'ing great... how much
more of a drain on the chequing account is *that* going to be"?
Things are just, well, *different* in Ontario then here, I guess.
;-)
BTW, any timeline for moving from "top three" to "any day now"?
djb
--
"The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and B,
sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
In article <[email protected]>, John Carlson
<[email protected]> wrote:
> My two sets just arrived yesterday. Back ordered but actually shipped
> earlier than predicted. These are the first K-bodies I've ever owned.
> I don't know how they did it but this is the sale that finally got me
> to buy, so now I've got 8 of them.
I just ordered one set of each... Shipping details are currently:
1. 25"/41" K-Body Clamp Set Promo (17F0601) 1 @ $139.00 - Out of
stock, expected April 8, 2005 *
2. 12"/25" K-Body Clamp Set Promo (17F0600) 1 @ $125.00 - Out of
stock, expected February 28, 2005 *
Worth the wait. I may order again before Jan 29...
--
"The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and B,
sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
On 20 Jan 2005 15:14:06 GMT, Brian Elfert <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>I'm guessing this is a warehouse and wouldn't meet Amazon's
>qualifications. Every online seller has a physical presence somewhere.
... unfortunately it's enough to charge sales tax to NY people
(I suggested they move the warehouse to New Hampshire).
I had my first experience with LV this week: put in an order
on Sun night, UPS delivered on Tue morning. Very nice.
Bought a set from Amazon in Dec, paid 139.99 us, and shipped for free,
delivered in less then a week (ordered Sunday, delivered Friday.)
Wrote to them about the Leevally price, will see if they will match price,
less 10% of difference, I could always use more clamps.
I'll post answer from Amazon.
"B Man" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As many of you probably know, Lee Valley has a sale on Bessey Clamps - so
> long as you order before Jan 29.
>
> (go to http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51095&cat= for the
> details.
>
> The set that is $125 Canadian has two 12 inch clamps and two 24 inch
clamps
> and the setup blocks.
>
> My buddy runs a tool store, and says that the cheapest he's ever been able
> to get this set for (his cost) is $165.
>
> So how in the world can Lee Valley afford to sell them at $125 ? To make
it
> worth their while, their cost can't be greater than $100.
>
>
> Great deal - I've got two sets of clamps on order!
>
> Brian
>
>
"Robin Lee" <[email protected]> writes:
>Go ahead and make 'em match.... :)
>Lee Valley Tools Ltd.
>814 Proctor Avenue
>Commerce Park
>Ogdensburg, New York
>13669
I'm guessing this is a warehouse and wouldn't meet Amazon's
qualifications. Every online seller has a physical presence somewhere.
Brian Elfert
"Groggy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Bun fight" - as in a bunch of guys throwing buns at each other.
>
> Oz term, amongst it's meanings:
Gracias! I'll add it to my repertoire in an attempt to sound more worldly!
My two sets just arrived yesterday. Back ordered but actually shipped
earlier than predicted. These are the first K-bodies I've ever owned.
I don't know how they did it but this is the sale that finally got me
to buy, so now I've got 8 of them.
On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:58:57 -0500, "B Man" <[email protected]> wrote:
>As many of you probably know, Lee Valley has a sale on Bessey Clamps - so
>long as you order before Jan 29.
>
>(go to http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51095&cat= for the
>details.
>
>The set that is $125 Canadian has two 12 inch clamps and two 24 inch clamps
>and the setup blocks.
>
>My buddy runs a tool store, and says that the cheapest he's ever been able
>to get this set for (his cost) is $165.
>
>So how in the world can Lee Valley afford to sell them at $125 ? To make it
>worth their while, their cost can't be greater than $100.
>
>
>Great deal - I've got two sets of clamps on order!
>
>Brian
>
Published e-mail address is for spam collection only.
If e-mailing me, use jc631 at optonline dot net
-- jc
On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 01:58:25 GMT, Groggy <[email protected]>
wrote:
>On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 22:43:36 GMT, "patrick conroy"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>>"bun fight"?
>>Can you help expand the horizon for this poor uneducated, untraveled
>>Amer'cun?
>
>"Bun fight" - as in a bunch of guys throwing buns at each other.
>
>Oz term, amongst it's meanings:
>
>a meeting where contentious issues are noisily debated.
>A melee,
>a turbulent disturbance,
>a riot,
>
>One step removed from an all-out shit fight.
>
>colloquially yours,
>
>Groggy
>
>
>>
Definition is right, but not necessarily "Oz". The term reminded me
of Jeeves and Wooster, and a quick Google search turned up:
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-bun2.htm
Paul.
On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:52:43 +0000, Luigi Zanasi <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Friday 21 Jan 2005 12:05 am, Rob Lee scribbled:
>
>>
>> "Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in
>> message news:200120051735243856%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
>>> In article <[email protected]>, Robin Lee
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>> > For the first time, I can say you're officially on the list... :)
>>> >
>>> > (and in the top 3)
>>>
>>> WOOHOO!
>>>
>>> Oops... You should see the look I just got from SWMBO.
>
>No fair! I asked first!
>
Hey, I asked for figure eight fasteners almost a year ago!
On Friday 21 Jan 2005 12:05 am, Rob Lee scribbled:
>
> "Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in
> message news:200120051735243856%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
>> In article <[email protected]>, Robin Lee
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> > For the first time, I can say you're officially on the list... :)
>> >
>> > (and in the top 3)
>>
>> WOOHOO!
>>
>> Oops... You should see the look I just got from SWMBO.
No fair! I asked first!
Luigi
Current real email is my first name in lower case while the domain is
yknet dot ca
www.yukonomics.ca/wooddorking/humour.html
www.yukonomics.ca/wooddorking/antifaq.html
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm interested to see if Amazon will match LV's price in the US because
> AFAIK LV doesn't have a brick-and-mortar store in the US and according
> to Amazon's price matching policy posted on their website this is one
> of the criteria for their offer. I just recently ordered a Delta drill
> press from Amazon when Lowe's was having their 20% off sale and when I
> called Amazon the rep. asked me for the DP model # and the location and
> phone # of the Lowe's in my area. He put me on hold while he called
> Lowe's to confirm the price and after they had he took my order. I got
> Lowe's sale price plus 10% of the difference between Lowe's sale price
> and Amazon's price which was like $2 but it was a smokin' deal. I ended
> up paying about $73 for a DP that I had seen on Amazon for $109 only a
> month or two before.
>
Go ahead and make 'em match.... :)
Lee Valley Tools Ltd.
814 Proctor Avenue
Commerce Park
Ogdensburg, New York
13669
That's where all the mail-orders go. It's also a tax nexus for NY
state...and the address on our shipping labels.
Cheers -
Rob
Unless, of course, you live in Edmonton or Calgary, where you have a Lee
Valley AND no sales tax! :)
Clint (who moved to Edmonton 6 months ago and still hasn't made it to the
Lee Valley yet *sigh*)
"Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in message
news:190120051846127256%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
> In article <[email protected]>, Groggy
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > It's appreciated. It is also interesting to observe LV becoming a
> > yardstick for service levels in a country that doesn't even have a
> > store (yet! 30 deg today Rob).
>
> Hey, I'm in a CANADIAN CITY that doesn't have a store yet. (-64C with
> windchill a few days ago, Rob)
>
> On the upside, LV doesn't charge provincial sales tax when I order by
> mail, but have to where they have a brick 'n mortar presence.
>
> djb
>
> --
> "The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and
B,
> sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
"Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in message
news:200120052230507431%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
> In article <[email protected]>, Rob Lee
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Gee - I've been waiting all day for that!
>
> You've been waiting for a look that sez "Oh, f'ing great... how much
> more of a drain on the chequing account is *that* going to be"?
>
> Things are just, well, *different* in Ontario then here, I guess.
>
> ;-)
>
> BTW, any timeline for moving from "top three" to "any day now"?
>
> djb
>
> --
> "The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and
B,
> sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
......and I've been waiting all day for that too...!
No - no idea, haven't even gone through the analysis/reasoning with sr staff
here yet...
It's about 6-8 months once we nail down a location though...
Cheers -
Rob
"Jim" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:52:43 +0000, Luigi Zanasi <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >On Friday 21 Jan 2005 12:05 am, Rob Lee scribbled:
> >
> >>
> >> "Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in
> >> message news:200120051735243856%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
> >>> In article <[email protected]>, Robin Lee
> >>> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> > For the first time, I can say you're officially on the list... :)
> >>> >
> >>> > (and in the top 3)
> >>>
> >>> WOOHOO!
> >>>
> >>> Oops... You should see the look I just got from SWMBO.
> >
> >No fair! I asked first!
> >
> Hey, I asked for figure eight fasteners almost a year ago!
>
Hi Jim -
...saw that....and we added 'em too...!
You're not paying attention!
Cheers -
Rob
On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 22:43:36 GMT, "patrick conroy"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>"bun fight"?
>Can you help expand the horizon for this poor uneducated, untraveled
>Amer'cun?
"Bun fight" - as in a bunch of guys throwing buns at each other.
Oz term, amongst it's meanings:
a meeting where contentious issues are noisily debated.
A melee,
a turbulent disturbance,
a riot,
One step removed from an all-out shit fight.
colloquially yours,
Groggy
>
"Groggy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 22:43:36 GMT, "patrick conroy"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >"bun fight"?
> >Can you help expand the horizon for this poor uneducated, untraveled
> >Amer'cun?
>
> "Bun fight" - as in a bunch of guys throwing buns at each other.
>
> Oz term, amongst it's meanings:
>
> a meeting where contentious issues are noisily debated.
> A melee,
> a turbulent disturbance,
> a riot,
>
> One step removed from an all-out shit fight.
>
> colloquially yours,
>
> Groggy
One my university professors referred to the little afternoon party in the
gym after graduation as the "bun fight". Can't remember if there were any
actual buns there, but plenty of profs loading up on cheese and crackers.
- Owen -
"Groggy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> If these guys had *any* idea of the size of the bun fight this has
> caused in far away Australia, and the machinations under way to help
"bun fight"?
Can you help expand the horizon for this poor uneducated, untraveled
Amer'cun?
"Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in message
news:190120051846127256%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
> In article <[email protected]>, Groggy
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > It's appreciated. It is also interesting to observe LV becoming a
> > yardstick for service levels in a country that doesn't even have a
> > store (yet! 30 deg today Rob).
>
> Hey, I'm in a CANADIAN CITY that doesn't have a store yet. (-64C with
> windchill a few days ago, Rob)
>
> On the upside, LV doesn't charge provincial sales tax when I order by
> mail, but have to where they have a brick 'n mortar presence.
>
> djb
>
> --
> "The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and
B,
> sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
Hi Dave -
For the first time, I can say you're officially on the list... :)
(and in the top 3)
Cheers -
Rob
On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:03:21 -0500, "Robin Lee" <[email protected]>
wrote:
<snip>
>In the US - the deal is just as good - though one can come close from
>Amazon, with free shipping, and the right coupon... we just won't sell at a
>loss, and are unable to go any lower.
<shakes head>
If these guys had *any* idea of the size of the bun fight this has
caused in far away Australia, and the machinations under way to help
us get a piece of the action....
Suffice to say we have felt we missed out due to the tyranny of
distance and shipping cost, and Lee Valley are (as usual) doing their
best to keep his upside down customers satisfied.
It's appreciated. It is also interesting to observe LV becoming a
yardstick for service levels in a country that doesn't even have a
store (yet! 30 deg today Rob).
Groggy
"B Man" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As many of you probably know, Lee Valley has a sale on Bessey Clamps - so
> long as you order before Jan 29.
>
> (go to http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51095&cat= for the
> details.
>
> The set that is $125 Canadian has two 12 inch clamps and two 24 inch
clamps
> and the setup blocks.
>
> My buddy runs a tool store, and says that the cheapest he's ever been able
> to get this set for (his cost) is $165.
>
> So how in the world can Lee Valley afford to sell them at $125 ? To make
it
> worth their while, their cost can't be greater than $100.
>
>
> Great deal - I've got two sets of clamps on order!
>
> Brian
Hi -
Our cost is significantly higher than $100...it's a good deal, especially if
you're willing to wait a bit. We've sold every kit we can lay our hands on,
and everything the plant can produce for the next month or so...(so far)....
I suspect that we'll soon be booking delivery in March.
In the US - the deal is just as good - though one can come close from
Amazon, with free shipping, and the right coupon... we just won't sell at a
loss, and are unable to go any lower.
Cheers -
Rob
"Dave Balderstone" <dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca> wrote in message
news:200120051735243856%dave@N_O_T_T_H_I_S.balderstone.ca...
> In article <[email protected]>, Robin Lee
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > For the first time, I can say you're officially on the list... :)
> >
> > (and in the top 3)
>
> WOOHOO!
>
> Oops... You should see the look I just got from SWMBO.
>
> ;-)
>
> --
> "The thing about saying the wrong words is that A, I don't notice it, and
B,
> sometimes orange water gibbon bucket and plastic." -- Mr. Burrows
Gee - I've been waiting all day for that!
Cheers -
Rob
"Brian Elfert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Robin Lee" <[email protected]> writes:
>
> >Go ahead and make 'em match.... :)
>
> >Lee Valley Tools Ltd.
> >814 Proctor Avenue
> >Commerce Park
> >Ogdensburg, New York
> >13669
>
> I'm guessing this is a warehouse and wouldn't meet Amazon's
> qualifications. Every online seller has a physical presence somewhere.
>
> Brian Elfert
>
Well - there are 6 people there full-time...
You know, LV has erned my business about a million times over. This bessey
deal is just the icing on the cake.
I just wish they sold cars, houses, appliances, TVs, etc. I would never
need to go anywhere else.
Simply, the best retailer I've ever dealt with.
Brian
"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Also, look at the Gross Stabil clamps on sale at Woodcraft, 25% off
> list, so 24in clamp for $25.99, 40in for $33.50, and 48in for $35.99
>
> You can get 4 of the $24in clamps for $104 - and shipping is very
> attractive. Worked up a order for 6 of the 24in and 2 of the 48in,
> total shipping (FedEx Ground, got here in 2days) was $12.99 for 2
> packages that totalled 70pounds in weight
>
> Make a set of setup blocks out of glued up baltic birch ply and save
> some money over the Bessey's
>
> John
>
> On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:58:57 -0500, "B Man" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>As many of you probably know, Lee Valley has a sale on Bessey Clamps - so
>>long as you order before Jan 29.
>>
>>(go to http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51095&cat= for the
>>details.
>>
>>The set that is $125 Canadian has two 12 inch clamps and two 24 inch
>>clamps
>>and the setup blocks.
>>
>>My buddy runs a tool store, and says that the cheapest he's ever been able
>>to get this set for (his cost) is $165.
>>
>>So how in the world can Lee Valley afford to sell them at $125 ? To make
>>it
>>worth their while, their cost can't be greater than $100.
>>
>>
>>Great deal - I've got two sets of clamps on order!
>>
>>Brian
>>
>
>