In reply to Post #28
I don't think the issue is that they won't allow you BF discount if the item isn't in stock. It's more the fact they take your money for anything listed on their website and then tell you it's out of stock so have to wait any amount of time from days to months, obviously getting the items off the manufacturer isn't the shops problem but at the same time why would a shop care that something may take months to come into stock as they've already had your money.
In this day and age with the technology available it's really not that hard to have a portfolio of items for sale that are easily marked out of stock when out of stock. Used Vale a few times over the years but after the agg I had last time I won't bother again which is a shame as they are only one of a handful of shops that offer proper discounts these days but what's the point when nothings in stock
I don't think the issue is that they won't allow you BF discount if the item isn't in stock. It's more the fact they take your money for anything listed on their website and then tell you it's out of stock so have to wait any amount of time from days to months, obviously getting the items off the manufacturer isn't the shops problem but at the same time why would a shop care that something may take months to come into stock as they've already had your money.
In this day and age with the technology available it's really not that hard to have a portfolio of items for sale that are easily marked out of stock when out of stock. Used Vale a few times over the years but after the agg I had last time I won't bother again which is a shame as they are only one of a handful of shops that offer proper discounts these days but what's the point when nothings in stock
In reply to Post #31
Thats your choice,like I said they get as frustrated as the customers when things don't come into stock when promised they will be.If you are waiting and you ring up they will always give a refund and not try to convince you to wait and hold onto your money.I have been in the store and seen on numerous occasions of deliveries turning up with items missing and Mike and Rod ringing suppliers and having a few choice words.
Thats your choice,like I said they get as frustrated as the customers when things don't come into stock when promised they will be.If you are waiting and you ring up they will always give a refund and not try to convince you to wait and hold onto your money.I have been in the store and seen on numerous occasions of deliveries turning up with items missing and Mike and Rod ringing suppliers and having a few choice words.
In reply to Post #25
This happened to me last year, I ordered items and they never showed up but they were still listed as in stock on their website. Nobody from the company got in contact to say said items were out of stock either. I will avoid them this year, not worth the hassle!
This happened to me last year, I ordered items and they never showed up but they were still listed as in stock on their website. Nobody from the company got in contact to say said items were out of stock either. I will avoid them this year, not worth the hassle!
In reply to Post #33
The stock control issue seems to be common throughout the angling industry. I recently had this issue with Johnson Ross where I placed an online order and then had a phone call the following day apologising that they wouldn't be able to process the order due to one item not being there. They gave me the options of alternative items, continuing with my order, minus the reel in question or to cancel it altogether. I wasn't happy with the circumstances but couldn't fault the service which is where companies can save face. Not used Vale and I can only assume the reason they don't do what JR did for me is down to volumes during Black Friday. Hopefully they get their systems sorted as with online being such a huge part of tackle shops business now it is an area that should be invested in
The stock control issue seems to be common throughout the angling industry. I recently had this issue with Johnson Ross where I placed an online order and then had a phone call the following day apologising that they wouldn't be able to process the order due to one item not being there. They gave me the options of alternative items, continuing with my order, minus the reel in question or to cancel it altogether. I wasn't happy with the circumstances but couldn't fault the service which is where companies can save face. Not used Vale and I can only assume the reason they don't do what JR did for me is down to volumes during Black Friday. Hopefully they get their systems sorted as with online being such a huge part of tackle shops business now it is an area that should be invested in
In reply to Post #34
I know they are working on it but they also invest a hell of alot of time into shows and even do the Fox stand at some.I have seen the work that goes onto them shows with the loading and unloading of the vans.It sometimes does not help that Vale have to take stock from the shop if they have not had deliveries in.This obviously has a massive knock on affect to stock levels online too
I know they are working on it but they also invest a hell of alot of time into shows and even do the Fox stand at some.I have seen the work that goes onto them shows with the loading and unloading of the vans.It sometimes does not help that Vale have to take stock from the shop if they have not had deliveries in.This obviously has a massive knock on affect to stock levels online too
In reply to Post #1
Angling4less have 15% off again, code is: ghost
There is the caveat that some brands/products are excluded
Angling4less have 15% off again, code is: ghost
There is the caveat that some brands/products are excluded
In reply to Post #36
Okuma Inc are in stock and at £44.99 at TfT is anyone is interested in a new reel. Per the many threads on here cracking reels and a very good price
Okuma Inc are in stock and at £44.99 at TfT is anyone is interested in a new reel. Per the many threads on here cracking reels and a very good price
10% off CC Moore Live System, incl bundles. This weekend only.
15% off some shops on ebay (angling4less, birds tackle, first4fishing to name but a few).
Use code FESTIVE15 until 4 November. Min spend £20.
Use code FESTIVE15 until 4 November. Min spend £20.
Go outdoors 15% of until midnight. Code CLEAR15 
15% off Oxford Carp Baits, use code DECADE
In reply to Post #41
Military first
10% of base layers if you use the code BASE10
Military first
10% of base layers if you use the code BASE10
In reply to Post #19
Bought x3 Emblem 45 SCW QD-OT from Vale last year for £432 delivered - saving of around £108. They will be the ones, if any, that get my money this year again.
Bought x3 Emblem 45 SCW QD-OT from Vale last year for £432 delivered - saving of around £108. They will be the ones, if any, that get my money this year again.
In reply to Post #43
Worth noting, with any discounts that happen this year check to see if Go outdoors stock the item as they will price beat sites by 10%. If you have a bluelight card you can also use that with them, possible to get some very good savings.
Worth noting, with any discounts that happen this year check to see if Go outdoors stock the item as they will price beat sites by 10%. If you have a bluelight card you can also use that with them, possible to get some very good savings.
Bank tackle 15 off