TBE - 1 Day Mega Sale?
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TBE - 1 Day Mega Sale?
Postby Aushiker » Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:00 pm
The word is that TBE Osborne Park (maybe other stores) have a 1 day sale coming up on Saturday with 50% off most stock. I was told that there may be a big influx of stock as well.
This is unconfirmed and I have no other details, but maybe worth checking them out on Saturday.
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Postby DaveW » Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:14 pm
And my B-i-L and me both thought the general attitude was "We have a big bike shop and people will just walk in and buy from us".
We both were less than impressed - but if the prices are good enough it is worth a bit of attitude.
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Postby Aushiker » Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:40 am
I have had to messages on the sale both from staff members. One it was Saturday and one it starts next Wednesday. Go figure ...Matty wrote:I didn't manage to make it to TBE today. Did anyone go? Bargains to be had?
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Postby Aushiker » Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:41 am
Which store? They are all not the same ...DaveW wrote:I was in there last Thursday and they wouldn't talk price on the Blade 4.0 that I was looking at - not impressed with the bike in the end ayway.
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Postby senator52 » Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:46 pm
TBE Osborne Park didnt have much 'on sale', but I mentioned I had seen a CAAD 9 on sale elsewhere, what could they do for me, and suddenly - 30% off so yeah, the sale prices can already be had, but they arent signed yet. A couple of bikes have the occasional 10, 20% off signs on them.
Strange that Moo said she got 30% the Look 555 for Mr Moo, I went into Oz Park and all they would do was give me 20% off. So I went to Belmont and got it 30% discounted...
I went to Nedlands as well, found it to be very slim pickings in a 56 size.
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Postby gsxrboy » Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:41 pm
And here is Daisy !gsxrboy wrote:Specialized Rockhopper Disc 29er inc bottle and carrier, 1220 down to 840, run out spesh, I am happy with that and the wheels are flippin' huge !
(today at Carinyah)
I have only done 400km in the last two months and my fitness has dropped quite a lot!
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Postby Aushiker » Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:37 pm
That is sweet! Really nice colour and I love the wheels!gsxrboy wrote:And here is Daisy !gsxrboy wrote:Specialized Rockhopper Disc 29er inc bottle and carrier, 1220 down to 840, run out spesh, I am happy with that and the wheels are flippin' huge !
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Postby cray- » Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:38 pm
I was just looking at my Avanti Hotdog the other day and felt sorry that I hadn't ridden it at all since I got the roadie [9 months+]. It's got slicks on it and never really got much offroad attention anyway, so I thought maybe it's time to put the knobbies back on and explore the Perth hills a bit.Kalgrm wrote: I can see a BNA MTB get-together soon ..... REAL soon ....
Any suggestions? I've never really ventured out that way. I'd be keen for a casual group ride, though I dunno about rain and mud. This week coming looks to be very wet Fitness has dropped off quite a bit lately, didn't get to ride anything for over a month due to general busyness, so nothing too hardcore. Maybe we should start a new thread to talk dates/locations.
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Postby Kalgrm » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:58 am
Definitely! My weekends are busy for the next few though, so I'm not sure how much use I'll be in setting a date. (Edit: new thread started)cray- wrote: I thought maybe it's time to put the knobbies back on and explore the Perth hills a bit.
Any suggestions? .... Maybe we should start a new thread to talk dates/locations.
Don't worry about the rain. It actually improves the tracks, firming up the pea-gravel. Riding the single tracks in the Perth hills is best done in winter.
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Postby DaveW » Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:27 pm
Ossie Park - that was the heading on the thread!Aushiker wrote:Which store? They are all not the same ...DaveW wrote:I was in there last Thursday and they wouldn't talk price on the Blade 4.0 that I was looking at - not impressed with the bike in the end ayway.
Andrew
And I looked at the Blade, and a Giant, and asked if they had anything else that would suit - got very little help, and specifically asked if they had any deals going or could do anything for me - got no hint of any discount, and little assistance really.
I really got the impression that they were taking for granted that people would come into their big flash store and buy from them, so they didn't have to try too hard.
And the young guy who served me appeared to little more than I do!
I didn't have time to check out the other stores.
Oh yeah and the Ossie park store didn't reply to an e-mail I set them about three weeks ago either.
But they are the closest of them to me.
I bought from my local anyway - they have been really helpful and they gave me a good discount on the new bike, and an upgade on a few bits too.
I'm happy, and as I said - if you can get a serious discount then it is worth going to a place that doesn't seem to care too much.
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Postby Aushiker » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:04 pm
Ah , actually the heading (subject line) is "TBE - 1 Day Mega Sale." I should know, I wrote it . I then went on and said, "TBE Osborne Park (maybe other stores)" so I think my question was a valid one.DaveW wrote:Ossie Park - that was the heading on the thread!Aushiker wrote:Which store? They are all not the same ...DaveW wrote:I was in there last Thursday and they wouldn't talk price on the Blade 4.0 that I was looking at - not impressed with the bike in the end ayway.
Andrew
I know two of the younger staff at TBE Osborne Park. Both race, with one of them coming third in the State Championships on the weekend. I don't know who you spoke to but I would say both of them have a bit of clue about what they are talking about and I have taken their advice on board in making my latest purchase (not from TBE Osborne Park either).
Also one of them rides a Look so he must have a clue
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Postby moosterbounce » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:32 pm
The same guy asked me what I rode. When I told him, he looked blank and said that he didn't know much about them as they don't stock them. I almost countered with "you don't know much about these and you do stock them" but let it ride!! When we asked about the wheels on Mr Moo's new steed he said they were pretty good. That's all. Not what they are designed for, no questions about what riding he is planning, just "they are pretty good"!!
I have found in all stores, there are things I know more about than anyone. I find this annoying as, if it were me, I would try to learn as much about all stuff on the floor as I could. But that's because I'm interested.
And I don't think being a racer qualifies people for knowing a bit. I don't race, but about certain things I know more than anyone I've ever met in a store. Some things I'm on a par with. Anything mechanical, I know nothing but I don't need to.
I think it comes down to interest in the products being sold. When I was in Elite looking at the Tacx trainer, a guy set it up for me to play with. He had to get help as he hadn't done it before. No worries. Then he kept looking at it and eventually I had to get off and give him a go as he was so interested in what he was seeing!! I don't mind that he didn't know everything - he admitted that and was able to get assistance. What I liked was the interest (absorbed?) in the new "toy". This will always get my vote. Shame that $$ was a critical buying factor.
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Postby Aushiker » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:40 pm
I guess my point didn't come across well but both guys are into racing and are in to bikes so at least have some interest in the area, but then they are young too For both of them this is a job in an area they like (cycling) which helps them get through uni.moosterbounce wrote:And I don't think being a racer qualifies people for knowing a bit. I don't race, but about certain things I know more than anyone I've ever met in a store.
I suspect we forget too what we where like then and also forget sometimes just how off putting we can be. Also at least with one of them, he only works Saturdays at the bike shop. Hardly warrants putting in hours to be right up on everything ... cost versus benefit. I know I wouldn't be too bothered given the dollars paid.
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Postby DaveW » Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:00 pm
And the kid who served me looked to be about 15 and I wouldn't have said he looked fit enough to be a racer. Could of course be wrong, but he just didn't seem to know much, and couldn't give me more than what I consider to be a basic answer to questions.
Not to know the store overall, and as I said, if the price is good enough then who cares about service, but my experience there has been underwhelming to say the least.
I know of people who ahve bought there and agree in general too - but they bought because of the good price they could get on the bike they wanted.
I am sure that there are great people there, but I missed 'em.
You don't build a rep like they have on the service I got.
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Postby DaveW » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:13 am
Yep that is so true of so many shops, not just bike shops.acorn wrote:tbe only look after you if u are spending money. any most bike stores it is the same thing. But they did help me out with some aleen bolts for my bike rack.
Is the sale still on at tbe or is it finished?
But I put a deposit on a bike the next day, at a shop that has been willing to talk and answer all my stupid questions.
I had a friends who was looking at a Toyota Supra (about 20 years ago) and because he was dressed in Jeans and a T-Shirt the salesman thought he was just a timewaster and treated him like an idiot, answering his questions with stupid responses.
He ended up calling manager telling him he was going down the road to pay cash for an an RX-7 - which he did.
It doesn't pay to assume to much.
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