Evans waterless coolant (Group buy)

[goz_83]

That would make it potentially.33% more expensive if 4 bottles of each fluid is purchased between 3 people.

So if 3 of us in Dublin for example, buy 20 litres of each fluid (that's assuming we need a full 6.5 litres of prep fluid, which I doubt is needed), that means 3 cars need 19.5 litres (4 bottles with some spillage room). If we don't need a full 6.5 litres of prep fluid, we're only looking at another €20ish per head, or €30ish otherwise. That's acceptable to me. TBH i would be happy splitting the difference with one other club member if that was necessary. If every member shared with another member, we're looking at 1.5 of each fluid, or a cost of €150 per member.

The floor is open for suggestions.

[goz_83]

Is there any more interest in this?

Would like to get the ball rolling.

[goz_83]

Every 2 people will be buying 30 litres (3 bottles of prep and 3 bottles of coolant between 2 people.

[goz_83]

Every 2 people will be buying 30 litres (3 bottles of prep and 3 bottles of coolant between 2 people.

[goz_83]

I've contacted the supplier up north, who can offer free delivery to Dublin. I have requested a quote for 45 litres of each fluid (enough for 6 FTOs). So lets wait to see what the quote is and if VAT can be removed in this case too.

[Chris_Heilong]

thanks for all your work Goz, I am sure many people will have their yearly service coming up soon and that will be a perfect time to buy.

[goz_83]

OK guys. Really good news. I got a reply back from DR Auto up north. I have requested a quote for 45 litres of prep and 45 litres of coolant, which is enough for 6 cars, based on 2 people sharing 3 bottles of each fluid. So, to cut to the chase, I have a price, which i've rounded up to the nearest €10 for currency flux what not. Each person will only pay €110 all in. We only need 6 people for this, but of course, more are welcome.

If we end up with an uneven number, I will take the price hit, which will be greatly dampened because the exact price on todays exchange rate is actually €106.40, leaving €3.60 over. I am hoping to get the price down to €100 per head if they do free UK delivery to my Parcel Motel account. I reckon 3, or 4 boxes at €3.50 a box is better than £75 delivery. The email I received is and my reply is below. I will reignite the list. I would really like to order by the end of next week, so I will be able to bring some of the stuff to you guys at the December 1st meet. I am happy enough to deliver to anyone along the way, who isn't coming to the meet and maybe others coming to the meet can take deliveries off me for members close to them. Basically, it makes logistical sense to order next Friday. €110 is pretty good. Email below, followed by my breakdown.


Hi Gary ,
Thanks for your email , we would be happy to take the VAT off the sale amount for you , to do this we would need your IE VAT number and a copy of your business headed paper (emailed ). What is the nature of your business if you dont mind me asking ?
The requested prices are below
45 litres of powercool - £270.65 ex VAT.
45 litres of powerprep - £166.45 ex VAT
Delivery to Dublin is £15 per box @20 Kilos = £75.00

Total Cost £512.10

I hope this is of help to you and hope to deal with you soon
Thanks
David


MY REPLY

Thanks David. That works out slightly less than the UK firm. I will get the gang together and hopefully will be placing an order very soon. It can take time to get these guys paid up as you know. I believe you can do free UK delivery based on the phone conversation I had. The reason I say this, is because I have a Nightline Courier Account, which offers me delivery of boxes of up to 41 X 38 X 64 cm in size for only €3.50 per delivery. I regularly get cheap UK to ROI delivery with this service. Their northern office is in Belfast and they would transfer my deliveries to a secure locker near my home for that low cost. I would imagine that 3, or 4 boxes near this size would be enough to fit 18 five litre bottles into, which would massively reduce the cost of delivery by more than £50. Can you confirm if you can still offer free UK delivery?

My IE VAT number is <snip>. I practice clinical hypnotherapy, but I also run a small building, maintenance and cleaning company and I build websites too. Thanks again for coming back to me. Even without the lowered cost of delivery, I imagine the lads will be pleased I could find somewhee cheaper.

Regards,

Gary T. McGrath


SO. THE BREAK DOWN.

45 litres of powercool - £270.65 ex VAT. (£30.07 per 5 litres. Round to £45.15 per 7.5 litres)
45 litres of powerprep - £166.45 ex VAT (£18.49 per 5 litres. Round to £27.75 per 7.5 litres)
Delivery to Dublin is £15 per box @20 Kilos = £75.00 (divided by 6 is rounded to £12.50) Hoping to knock €10 off this per head, but lets assume the current figures.
TOTAL = £84.40 exchanged to €106.40 and rounded to €110 per head. We were paying nearly the same for only 5 litres of each from Evans.
If anyone did want 10 litres of each, it would cost €160

[goz_83]

EVANS BUY LIST FOR 7.5 litres of Power Prep and 7.5 Litres of Power Cool. Share buddies can be organised later.

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I (Goz) will accept delivery and take payments if everyone is happy with that. Only 5 needed, As I will order 10 litres of each if we only reach 5. More members are welcome. People can Pay me by PayPal, or directly into one of my business accounts for extra security and peace of mind. Once we reach the deadline (I suggest Friday), the order goes in. If we don't hit 5 people, any monies paid will be returned in full and I will be ordering myself at a higher cost, because I think this stuff is cool :)

[goz_83]

UPDATE: The Parcel Motel idea is looking messy, because delivery within NI is £30 and breaking up the order to meet certain box size limits is getting messy. Lets just stick with the £12.50 per head delivery cost (€15.60). I think the poor guy is losing his head with all my requests and "what ifs".

[goz_83]

Yep. Parcel Motel is out. Max weight is 10kg, split into 14 separate deliveries, which is €49 + £30......so it's out. The Lets call it €15 a head for delivery. So once again. 1.5 bottles of each, delivered to Dublin and distributed with the help of club members is €110. Interested parties, put your mark up.

[Chris_Heilong]

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[Bernard]

I'm happy to get in on this, hopefully the numbers will even out.

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[goz_83]

Only 2 more needed. But, will wait til Friday, so everyone has a chance.

[Sebastian]

This looks like a good deal indeed.
I changed mine with the last service and will spend the funds towards winter tyres this time .

[goz_83]

I've tried to open the discount group buy to boards, but my god it's an ocean of different opinions on there :)

I'm hoping if we get enough interest, the price can come down further. If not, that's just life. I'll be getting this stuff anyway.

Gary

[goz_83]

Haven't got any more interest on this guys. I am going to order anyway. I'm getting 10 litres of the coolant and doing without the prep fluid. I don't have a final price for what this would cost, but I reckon it will be around €100-€120 per person for 10 litres of power cool delivered. If interested, let me know over the weekend. I'm going to order on Monday.

[Chris_Heilong]

I think I am out, just not enough of us taking up the offer, I think a few guys over on boards just like to hear their own voice. It might have been an idea to pitch it to the classic car forum but that doesn't matter now. Sorry.