Wholesalers who’s the best service and value

[Dozer 73]

asking this because our company uses .........wait for it CEF
And yes I know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They do stock and provide us any manafacture we require , and provide us a good service , but I do know these prices are highly inflated , even dearer than general public prices
Which really annoys me
We did try newhey and eyres or whatever name they are now trading under , prices were good but the service was terrible with odd items turning up by couriers weeks later
It’s for service round manchester/Leeds / Nottingham we require

 

[LewisM]

I've always found Edmundson to be good value and service.

 

[Pete999]

I've always found Edmundson to be good value and service.

Northampton: Midshires (an Independant wholesaler) very good in my opinion

 

[123]

An Independent Wholesaler gets 90% of my custom, after that there is YESSS, CEF, KEW and Eddies. Find it far easier to built up a trust and a rapport with the Independent

The key with CEF (Check Every Figure) is just that.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I have signed the official secret act ,so I can not tell you.

 

[Dozer 73]

It has to be a big chain really , we are on the road a lot all over the place for picking up bits for maintable purposes , and get the bigger orders into our depots

 

[Midwest]

Screwfix

 

[buzzlightyear]

Screwfix

or screwedfix.

 

[Midwest]

or screwedfix.

They are cheaper than my wholesaler WF Senate.

I was comparing prises for some down lights, found one online company, £5 cheaper per unit than what WF charge me. Googled their address, and found it was an affiliate to the great Rexel UK group, of which WF are

 

[123]

@Dozer 73 given you need a major wholesaler, but are happy with CEF other than on prices...why not speak to them about their prices?

I'm sure they will do some adjustments when confronted about prices. You'd be surprised how often than happens.

 

[123]

They are cheaper than my wholesaler WF Senate.

I was comparing prises for some down lights, found one online company, £5 cheaper per unit than what WF charge me. Googled their address, and found it was an affiliate to the great Rexel UK group, of which WF are

I think Northern Ireland is maybe a bit more competitive, but I can't buy much in Screwfix, TLC Direct or any other online supplier that's cheaper than my wholesalers. Take Wago's for instance, I get them some 30-40% cheaper than TLC Direct do them for. Screwfix are almost double what I pay.

 

[Dozer 73]

@Dozer 73 given you need a major wholesaler, but are happy with CEF other than on prices...why not speak to them about their prices?

I'm sure they will do some adjustments when confronted about prices. You'd be surprised how often than happens.

To be honest we have , as someone said CEF (check every figure) , basically we don’t trust them , we ask for quotes then sometimes find out these prices have increased , our company is huge and some how as electricians we often don’t see these prices it goes to our buying department, but just lately we have and have a feeling they have been ripping us off for years
It’s a principal thing really , our company are not too bothered but we as electricians are

 

[Zdb]

I have the same problem with C.E.F, way too expensive!!

Eddie's and electric base are better IMO.

 

[amric]

Hi,
Try Falcon Electrical Wholesalers Ltd,
Sheepcarr,
Leeds.

Always got what i need and good pricing ,better than the one mentioned they are too expensive.

 

[123]

To be honest we have , as someone said CEF (check every figure) , basically we don’t trust them , we ask for quotes then sometimes find out these prices have increased , our company is huge and some how as electricians we often don’t see these prices it goes to our buying department, but just lately we have and have a feeling they have been ripping us off for years
It’s a principal thing really , our company are not too bothered but we as electricians are

If your company and paymasters aren't bothered about cost...then why are you?

All I'd be after in that case is good friendly service, having in stock all the items required, and (not that I drink the stuff) coffee and tea on tap when in the branches.