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Pen turners dilemma

ataylor

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I often search the web looking for new ideas, probably no different to other turners, but during my search i always end up seeing something that is very unlikely available in the UK. Why is it that stores here in the UK don't do the same searches as us turners and realise that there is a market over here just selling items that the Americans have in there stores? :thinks:

Rant Over. :ciggrin:
 

Jim

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What you have to consider here Tony is internet Vs Business. Here in Yorkshire we have a number of suppliers, Nottinghamshire, Snainton, and Boroughbridge to name a few. All have large stores with with more costs than just running an internet business, hence why we pay more, what we want is someone who can supply us with what we need out of a garage in their back garden. :bwink:
 

ataylor

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I here what you are saying Jim, but don't these places also sell via the internet?
 

Jim

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They do sell via the internet Tony, but they still have their overheads ... :bwink:
 
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