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Just a heads up, Veals have a new website and database, so all existing customers will have to re-register, and they are no longer doing the member discount, they now have a "points system" instead.

Ian.
 
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Useful Info thanks WIngnut. I have bought tackle from VMO, but as with a lot of the good online tackle retailers, I tend to buy from their eBay stores if they have one.

With a lot of online retailers, you often don't know what the delivery charge is going to be until you go to the checkout.
Some even insist on taking all your personal details before they will tell you.
Blasted nuisance when you are looking for a good price on a particular item.

With eBay, it's all there in front of you, and it only takes a few clicks to buy it.
 
The problem with the retailers eBay stores is you are paying more for the same item, so free postage doesn't always get you the same item cheaper, you might only be saving a few pence in some cases. I personally hate fleaBay and their cohorts Paypal. But thats just me.

Ian.
 
wingnut55 said:
The problem with the retailers eBay stores is you are paying more for the same item, so free postage doesn't always get you the same item cheaper, you might only be saving a few pence in some cases. I personally hate fleaBay and their cohorts Paypal. But thats just me.

Ian.
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Research is King! Ebay are often cheaper for some items. Just as an example, Tronixpro rolling swivels size 1:

From VMO: £2.18 per pack + £1.95 P&P = £4.13.
www.veals.co.uk

Tronixpro Rolling Swivels - Veals

Good value swivelsBulk packs availableRound eyes and well formed bodyBlack finishCorrosion resistantSizes - 12 - 8 - 1Pack size - 10 or Max pack
www.veals.co.uk www.veals.co.uk

From UKtackleoutlet on eBay (scroll down to seller details and it's from Tronix UK): £1.95 per pack + £1.45 P&P = £3.40.
www.ebay.co.uk

TRONIXPRO Rolling Swivel, Strong, Accurate Breaking Strains, Sizes 14 To 1/0 | eBay

The compact central cylinder provides more efficient rotation when under heavy pressure reducing line twist and tangles. Efficient rotation to reduce line twist and tangles. Ideal for attaching hook length and for attaching two pieces of line together.
www.ebay.co.uk
 
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Or better still use your local tackle shops, use them or lose them. ;)

Ian.
 
wingnut55 said:
Or better still use your local tackle shops, use them or lose them. ;)

Ian.
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I do that too, mainly for bait, but including the local shops who have an online presence. Wifey offered to buy me a windproof fishing jacket. I spotted one on Rob's tackle & bait eBay store, but it made sense to try it on so we went to the store. Prices were the same.
Otherwise, I buy online. Postage is cheaper than Petrol + Parking.
 
wingnut55 said:
The problem with the retailers eBay stores is you are paying more for the same item, so free postage doesn't always get you the same item cheaper, you might only be saving a few pence in some cases. I personally hate fleaBay and their cohorts Paypal. But thats just me.

Ian.
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With Veals it was sometimes the other way round, cheaper on the bay than it was the site after discount.
 
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