Comparing Merchants material costs

Would any other (particularly Scottish) landscapers be interested in sharing material costs from various suppliers to ensure we are all getting the best deal? I was thinking of a list of say the 10 most commonly used materials from Type 1 to Indian sandstone....what do you think?

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk on July 13, 2011 at 19:56

this might be better done trough a group with which only the members can see,

just to list a couple of reasons

 

general public could then start asking questions to you or your supplier.

prices could go out of date and then people just joining could try quoting old prices

and also there could be a valid reason a supplier is chargeing more for there product (better quality paveing on the indian stone / better type1  or even gives that little extra in a scoop of sharp sand

 

atleast in a group setting this could be controlled better to protect your self and supplier and it would also be much quicker to find

 

just a thought

Permalink Reply by Susan Gallagher on July 13, 2011 at 23:22
ah good thinking Neal. Do you think a materials costing group would work?

PRO MemberPermalink Reply by David Cox on July 14, 2011 at 0:30
I think it would, and would be useful for nationwide searching - and for getting a feel for regional price variations. Given the discussions we often have regarding pricing, it would help to know what the difference in materials costs are, as this may explain prices which to people in other areas may appear either too high or too low... Would be very helpful in making decisions.
Permalink Reply by Lawn lover on July 14, 2011 at 8:16

This is a good company with competitive pricing never the cheapest or the most expensive, they are the largest independent single depot dealership in the UK

http://www.cwberry.com  

 


PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Voice on July 14, 2011 at 10:55
A great idea Susan.
Permalink Reply by Chris @ Tidy Garden Company on July 14, 2011 at 18:49

This something i'd be interested in.

 

As above I think region and quantity can play a big part,

 

Were I buy my type 1 they can be very helpful in throwing in a few extra ton :)

Permalink Reply by Stewart Kerr on July 16, 2011 at 13:26

I'm interested. Let me know which prices you're after and I will dig them all out.

 


PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Douglas Hamilton on July 16, 2011 at 16:22
I would be interested in helping you with this,  we are based outside edinburgh and prices vary considerably between merchants. I agree with other comments re quality and quantity issues but sure these could be addressed.

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