Bailey's Catalog 2014

[HuskStihl]

I just ordered some stuff from bailey's and would like to retract some of my previous statement. The website was much easier to navigate than the last time I tried (maybe 2 months ago), and the shipping was 8 bucks for a bunch of stuff via priority mail. This is much better than before, and did not make me want to shop around when I saw the price

 

[Philbert]

(Maybe they are listening?)

Philbert

 

[w8ye]

Keep in mind that if you personally go to the USPS to mail a small package across the USA as Priority it is going to be close to $8.

But the commercial 1st class rate is closer to $2 for a company like Bailey's.

 

[dl5205]

.... Dang, I can get stuff from China for way less shipping than from.....

Like many Americans, I'm frustrated by our loss of manufacturing jobs. But sometimes, what I am looking for is going to nearly have to come from China. Like you, I have found that the Chinese charge very little for shipping, and on some items, you can cut out the middle man for considerable savings, if a person is willing to wait for whatever. If I'm going to be forced to buy Chinese, I'm going to put as much of the savings in my pocket as possible.

 

[Grande Dog]

Howdy,
It really wouldn't be fair to talk about particulars. Besides, I wouldn't want this to turn into a thread full of pix of people with white hair, and curled up toes after reading. Generally speaking, Bailey's has turned from a service company to marketing company after Bill left us. The folks who took over wanted to put their own mark on the face of Bailey's, unfortunately it's been a pock.
Regards
Gregg

 

[Philbert]

Thanks for the insight.

Philbert

 

[Termite]

unfortunately it's been a pock.

Gregg, I had to look that word up, "pock".

I am in agreement with my other posters. I hope HuskStihl is right. The service in the past past was great. Hope it returns.

 

[peeworm]

I got mine today

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[Grande Dog]

Howdy,
To me, it looks like they're heading in the right direction.
For quite a while the Bailey's catalog was the go to reference for pricing in our industry. You could go to shops all over the country and not find a Bailey's catalog because it was behind the counter. It's not like shops would buy much (oil & water in those days) from Bailey's but, they sure knew what they could charge for the same thing. If I get one in the mail, you better believe it'll be on my desk.
Working their way back to being a service oriented company would be a long row to hoe. One thing about being a family owned business, is it's a very big stable ship but, it takes time and space to turn it. We all know it's relative, they just have to set a course they want.

Regards
Gregg

 

[cowroy]

To everyone complaining about shipping........ Grande Dog has said more than once that for the best shipping prices you have to request a quote. I don't buy much from them cause I like to support the local guy, but if I were to buy anything, I would call and request the cheapest way to ship.