QUOTE(jasper @ Aug 29 2003, 11:47 AM)
QUOTE(GRiM @ Aug 26 2003, 07:46 AM)
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N.B. Group buys are NOT meant to compete against discounts already available to GOLD members.
As we are all
GOLD MEMBERS why aren't group buys allowed to compete against discounts already available?
Correct me if i'm wrong but I thought that part of the benefit of joining
GOLD was to get the best products at the right price.
Also, I live in Burnley and none of the local dealers will offer any discounts to members
Group Buys are intended to get the best price from a supplier for a given product or service, based, usually on a minimum quantity promise with that supplier.
GOLD discounts are negotiated with various suppliers that stay open, and are available at any time to
GOLD members.
Group Buys
can , and
do take account of supplier special offers etc.
In other words, if an ongoing discount is obtained from a supplier for LOC members, then that discount will only be posted in the
GOLD forums.
If it's a once off or a special price, or lower than normal discount, then that product or service will be offered as a Group Buy.
Either way being a
GOLD member, you're in a WIN WIN situation..