why are some of scans laptops more expensive than debehams?

[petercook7]

Just wondering why are scans laptops more expensive than debenhams some are £200 pounds more. I thought scan was cheaper than retail stores?

[g8ina]

Links might be useful here peter

[petercook7]

http://www.debenhamsplus.com/DE_Sams...48/version.asp

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/173-s...ooth-win-7-hp-

price difference of over £100, at other places its £200 cheaper.

[Chris P]

petercook7

The Buy Price has dropped since we last ordered but hadn't been applied, I've done this and dropped the selling price with the same profit margin we had. We are still a bit more expensive in this case, it's not always possible to be the cheapest as a Bulk deal may have been made and another retailer choosing to sell at a very low margin to shift the stock.

Best Regards

[g8ina]

and when it goes wrong you ring - Debenhams Tech Suppoort

cool !

[petercook7]

JL have priced matched it, but found other shops selling it even cheaper.
Still seeking the g7c version.The good thing about these laptop samsung are giving 3 years warranty.

[petercook7]

petercook7

The Buy Price has dropped since we last ordered but hadn't been applied, I've done this and dropped the selling price with the same profit margin we had. We are still a bit more expensive in this case, it's not always possible to be the cheapest as a Bulk deal may have been made and another retailer choosing to sell at a very low margin to shift the stock.

Best Regards

At least your reply is honest, overclockers reply was because it was in high demand.

[Biscuit]

im surprised they didnt just ban you from the forums!

I have to be honest, scan isnt a place i even look towards when buying a laptop because of their prices. The customer support point is relevant but there is plenty of other retailers that offer good enough support to justify saving £100.
Otherwise scan is my first port of call

[Zak33]

At least your reply is honest, overclockers reply was because it was in high demand.

you officially get a Thanks for that one Mr Cook.

[scaryjim]

scan isnt a place i even look towards when buying a laptop because of their prices

For certain items it's never going to be possible for a small retailer to match the big boys on price - look at the buying power of the Arcadia group or JL group and it's not surprising that they can negotiate bulk purchase discounts and therefore undercut the independent retailers (basically it's the same thing as supermarkets offering games/dvds/books at heavily cut prices). And I think we often forget that Scan are actually quite a small fish - they're almost ubiquitous here and in techy circles, but in the bigger picture...?

[Biscuit]

i agree completely, im not saying there isnt a good reason for it im just saying the obsticle is there, and as a buyer its one i see little reason to overlook.

[jim]

And I think we often forget that Scan are actually quite a small fish - they're almost ubiquitous here and in techy circles, but in the bigger picture...?

I have to say though, I was very impressed when I saw their ads at the Reebok on Match of the Day.

[shaithis]

They have had advertising at the reebok for ages.

[scaryjim]

im not saying there isnt a good reason for it

I know, I was actually agreeing with you There are a number of shops that I regularly use but would never buy a particular item (or range of items) from for this exact reason. But given the tone of the thread up to that point I thought it was worth giving a little context to the discussion.

As to advertising at the Reebok - I wouldn't be at all surprised if they get some kind of preferential or subsidised rates for being next door

[Biscuit]

I know, I was actually agreeing with you There are a number of shops that I regularly use but would never buy a particular item (or range of items) from for this exact reason. But given the tone of the thread up to that point I thought it was worth giving a little context to the discussion.

Fair enough, i should perhaps re-iterate my statement that aside from laptops, scan is my first port of call for pretty much everything else.

Im tempted to look at all the orders i have made over the last few years... but it might scare me

[petercook7]

i thought scan was a big company