Sydney Show

[mkcl]

Hi Greg,

I can't give you an exact breakdown on prices because I negotiated a total price for the stuff I was buying. Suffice it to say that I was happy with the deal I got. (The other reason I can't give a breakdown is: I gave Ryan from MWE my word I wouldn't post the prices I got ... he reads these forums from time to time, and had visions of everyone using posted prices as leverage!) Have a haggle and see what price you can do (you should definitely be able to knock a bit off), although I don't think they'll go as low as Gary Pye. I suspect they have higher overheads, plus Gary Pye may be doing some loss leading since he's a new Jet distributor.

I don't know if I would have waited for tax time if I was you. If you know you're going to get it for sure, you're unlikely to get a better price than at show time. Anyway, up to you.

Oh, one other thing. I was told that they are considering not carrying the Jet 6" jointer any more. When I visited their store, they didn't have stock; only the floor model (which was in good condition, so I bought it).

Michael.

[DarrylF]

Michael, Can't say I blame them for that

Greg, I've always found Major Woodworking Machinery good guys to deal with and well open to negotiation, especially if you're doing a little bulk buying. I'd do a shop around - get prices from Gary Pye etc - then go see them. Show or not I'm sure they'll look after you. Remember sometimes you're going to pay a little more for decent local backup and them having stock.

I'm pretty sure they'll be at AWISA next month and at the Newcastle show in August anyway.

They mentioned to me they're considering not stocking the Jet jointer any more as well - too many at the low end going for the Carbatec I guess (which was $495 at the show). Personally I still have the Jet on my wishlist - just seems much better finished, even though it's a couple hundred more. Hope they do get some more in.

[GregLee]

Thanks DarrylF, Mkcl for the feedback.

I would probably buy my Supersaw from MWE anyway even if it costs a little more as I have only had positive experiences talking with them personally and most feedback I've had from others has been good.

I've always found it's better to deal with someone local if possible. Shame about the Jointer though. I would rather buy a Jet than the carbatec anyday.

Delaying my purchase to next month is more about cash flow than tax time. Our washing machine died inconveniently a few days before the WW show. So $1400 later for a new Maytag Washer my Saw has now slipped a month or so.

Darryl what's AWISA next month?

[DarrylF]

Australian Woodworking Industry Showcase or something similar - the major woodworking trade show. It's at Darling Harbour I believe. Mostly higher end commercial stuff I think, and I haven't been but would guess there's going to be some mid-level stuff as well. Major Woodworking Machinery will apparently have the Powermatic gear there along with their commercial saws & dust extractors etc.

I think you'll find an ad for the show in the latest magazines.