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Ruth
10-16-2004, 03:44 PM
Hi to all you US knitters,

I was in on a little discussion of the price of Addis in the US and I think that even with the cost of postage it would be cheaper for you to buy your Addis here and ship them. I bought eight circs the other day and the postage in a box was only 60 pence (approx $1.05) so I can't imagine it would cost much to post them to you.

Here's my favourite UK supplier - she's a very nice and helpful lady http://www.yarn-shop.co.uk/knitting/addi.php

HTH :thumb
Perogi
10-16-2004, 06:54 PM
:shocked: Okay, I just checked for 16" size 7's and they are less than half the price of what I would pay here in my LYS :shocked

I will definitely be looking into shipping costs.
meco
10-16-2004, 07:07 PM
WOW! That is a substantial difference in price. :D

I will be interested in the shipping as well...Checking it out..

Do I really need MORE Needles though?? According to that site, I do :LOL
willowsmama
10-16-2004, 08:44 PM
argh! the currency converter won;t load for me. Can someone post the details ... price and shipping? Maybe we could get a coop going? If they're in my price range, I would love to try Addis.
Perogi
10-16-2004, 08:56 PM
I just checked the 16" size 7's and they were $6.75 USD. I've emailed about shipping costs (to Canada for me) and I'm waiting for a response. There is also something about the price including 17.5% VAT (anyone know what that is?) that may be deductible for overseas orders. So imagine that price less 17.5%!!!!
Lauira
10-16-2004, 09:27 PM
I just checked the 16" size 7's and they were $6.75 USD. I've emailed about shipping costs (to Canada for me) and I'm waiting for a response. There is also something about the price including 17.5% VAT (anyone know what that is?) that may be deductible for overseas orders. So imagine that price less 17.5%!!!!

WOW! That really IS cheap! I need to go check that out. :) Items shipped outside the country would not pay the VAT (value added tax), so it should be 17.5% cheaper! Let us know what you hear! :)
Perogi
10-16-2004, 09:51 PM
I keep looking for the catch :bag
I just don't know how they could be that much cheaper!!??
Anyone know if we pay taxes/duties to have them shipped over?

I'll post as soon as I hear back from the store about shipping!
hunnybumm
10-17-2004, 12:06 AM
:eyes
imonion
10-17-2004, 09:11 AM
i wanna know, too!!
FabriConnection
10-17-2004, 09:16 AM
They're that much cheaper in Australia too, unfortunately the people I contaced there said they could not sell outside of Australia and New Zealand, this may end up being the case in the UK as well.
StrawberryGirl
10-17-2004, 09:30 AM
:lurk
Perogi
10-17-2004, 10:21 AM
The site states that this company does business also with Canada, America, Australia, etc.

I'm still waiting to hear...
cassdarrow
10-17-2004, 10:25 AM
Ok, I went last night, adn ordered, but cancelled before paying. I fake ordered size 7 in 16 inches??

With shipping it was 12 bucks and change.
Perogi
10-17-2004, 10:28 AM
Which makes them not really any cheaper right?
cassdarrow
10-17-2004, 10:36 AM
Well, yes, because you are gonna pay 12 bucks PLUS shipping in the US, minimum.

I think with a coop, we could save a bundle, soooooooooooo, who wants to do a co-op? I'll organize it, if you gals wanna do it.
hunnybumm
10-17-2004, 10:39 AM
I did the same thing Cass but it didn't take the VAT off the price. I ended up with: $15.48
cassdarrow
10-17-2004, 10:42 AM
You have to check the little box to get the VAT off.
FabriConnection
10-17-2004, 10:49 AM
Skacel only sells to retail stores with a REAL store front, I've contacted them before. They will not sell to online stores any more b/c they say that market is saturated ;)
Once we have our "real" store opened up next spring I should have them ;)
cassdarrow
10-17-2004, 10:51 AM
BUt I don't wanna wait til next spring. I want tehm NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
FabriConnection
10-17-2004, 11:57 AM
Well.....if no one will tell on me, I'm going to see what I can do. I've contacted them again and let them know we ARE opening a retail site, but not until Feb. or March and I"d like pricing info etc. so I can plan ahead for my orders, I don't want to open a half empty store ;)

ETA: it probably won't do much good, they'll probably tell me to send them a pic of the storefront when we get it open b/c they asked for a pic of my store front the first time I contacted them 8 mos. ago.
drea2447
10-17-2004, 12:01 PM
I'm definitely interested in a co-op. I need a few more 16" and a couple 24"'s. I am an Addi addict.
imonion
10-17-2004, 12:04 PM
i am confused--we can't buy from that store? if we can, i wanna co-op!
mamapez
10-17-2004, 12:37 PM
i am confused--we can't buy from that store? if we can, i wanna co-op!Ditto above.
BethyM99
10-17-2004, 12:45 PM
The shipping doesn't seem bad... I "fake bought" 5 addis, including shipping $45... if you take off the VAT its under $40. I'll be figuring out exactly what I want and ordering!!
FabriConnection
10-17-2004, 01:09 PM
I didn't mean you can't buy from that store if they state they sell to the US. Just mentioned that the companies I contacted in Australia couldn't sell to the US and that Skacel(the makers of Addis) don't sell to online businesses any more, only to those with a retail store front(but if you have online and a real store you can carry them in your online store as well)
Lauira
10-17-2004, 01:21 PM
I am down for a co-op!!! I still don't get the huge price difference... is it just that the mark-up is higher in the US? I can't imagine the company would distribute them so much cheaper overseas...

But yes - count me in!!
mamaofthreeboys
10-17-2004, 01:28 PM
Ooooooo going to check it out :heart
stormintheattic
10-17-2004, 01:49 PM
:lurk

I pay $6.88 (5,50 in Euros)on average for Addi turbos in my small LYS. Is be happy to look for some for you girls if you need some badly. The shop is only 4 blocks from my house. She only carries the 16" and up sizes and I think they are measured in continental gauge...but she's even looking for the 12" ones for me now.

(Shipping by priority airmail letterpost (arriving within a week) to anywhere in the world costs $1.93 up to 50 grams; $2,90 up to 100; $5.82 up to 250 grams and $11.60 up to 500grams.)
CraftyMommaOf2
10-17-2004, 02:01 PM
:lurk

Yvon, does she have the bamboo ones too?
stormintheattic
10-17-2004, 02:27 PM
I am not sure...I saw straights that I think were addis but I havent seen bamboo circs. I can ask!
abigailvr
10-17-2004, 02:37 PM
This makes me wonder if I could get them cheaper next time we go to visit DH's family in Europe.

Stormintheattic, if you're reading this, are Addis cheaper in the Netherlands too??
hunnybumm
10-17-2004, 04:04 PM
:lurk

I pay $6.88 (5,50 in Euros)on average for Addi turbos in my small LYS. Is be happy to look for some for you girls if you need some badly. The shop is only 4 blocks from my house. She only carries the 16" and up sizes and I think they are measured in continental gauge...but she's even looking for the 12" ones for me now.

(Shipping by priority airmail letterpost (arriving within a week) to anywhere in the world costs $1.93 up to 50 grams; $2,90 up to 100; $5.82 up to 250 grams and $11.60 up to 500grams.)

I am very interested.
BethyM99
10-17-2004, 06:17 PM
"Addi are premium needles made of aluminium and bamboo with 175 years of experience."


From the site... so, are we sure these are the turbos??? I'm just scared its too good to be true, or it'll take eons to get here :lookroun: Sooo tempting!
mamaofthreeboys
10-17-2004, 07:59 PM
Well I just ordered 4 of them :banana

My total was 34.07 for all four including shipping ;)
FabriConnection
10-17-2004, 08:15 PM
You must tell me where this LYS is, next time dh is in Rotterdam I"m sending him for needles so I don't have to pay shipping :lol: I figure if he can bring me 8lbs of chocolate, he can bring me addis too :lol:
abigailvr
10-17-2004, 10:22 PM
Man am I a ditz! :nut

Yvon, I skipped the second page and didn't see you had already posted when I asked my question! Sorry! :blush
pageta
10-18-2004, 06:28 AM
That is so unfair that they're cheaper over there than they are here!

I need three or four pairs in various sizes to flesh out my stash so I'm interested as well.
stormintheattic
10-18-2004, 06:56 AM
Anyone wanting anything just email me (not sure if I can PM yet) at mama@stormopzolder.nl so I can find out what the lady at the YS has in stock. Cant promise anything yet today. Its almost shopclosing and both my babies are still napping.

Pageta, you shouldnt be jealouse, EVERYthing else is way more expensive over here! You girls think you are paying al lot for gass these days? I have to pay more than 2 euros per liter...that comes to a whopping 9 dollars per gallon. Over half of it is taxes...yeah I looooooooooooooove my country :faint
Yarn goes from 5 dollars per 50 grams upwards.

The adress for Jess: Berkelselaan, across the street from the only supermarket in that street, it's called Daisy. It's in Rotterdam Noord (North)
ravingcutie
10-18-2004, 08:29 AM
how about 40" circs?
FabriConnection
10-18-2004, 10:51 AM
I have no idea where he was staying in Rotterdam, just that he was within walking distance of a Leonidas store :lol: :lol:
Ruth
10-18-2004, 03:49 PM
Tee hee, so if you are all going to be placing orders at yarn-shop I'm going to email her and ask if I can have a discount for introducing new customers!! They don't seem to have addis in the LYS near me yet (very small and old fashioned shop). They are definitely turbos at Yarn-Shop though.
Perogi
10-18-2004, 04:10 PM
Good to hear that they are definitely turbos! I plan to order some next month. I went ahead and "fake ordered" to see what shipping would be and the total was 45% cheaper than if I bought them at my LYS. :thumb

Thanks so much for giving us all the heads up, Ruth!! :mwah
BethyM99
10-18-2004, 06:18 PM
mrsflip: any idea how long it takes for stuff to ship from Uk to USA?
Perogi
10-18-2004, 06:36 PM
I emailed the yarn shop asking about shipping to Canada and they said that it usually takes only 3-5 days!!
BethyM99
10-18-2004, 06:39 PM
Holy Moley....... must.order.too.excited!
Perogi
10-18-2004, 07:22 PM
must.not.order....must.wait.til.next.month
;)
The suspense is killing me! I just want to order some! I've never used addis before and suddenly they're in my price range! :dance

If I put them on the cc, the bill won't be due until next month.... :chin :LOL
Chikn
11-18-2004, 04:43 PM
I placed an order on Sunday and was overcharged. I have been emailing the store every day since then with no reply yet. I'd rather not pay for a call to the UK if I can avoid it. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get this resolved?
mamaofthreeboys
11-18-2004, 04:50 PM
I placed an order on Sunday and was overcharged. I have been emailing the store every day since then with no reply yet. I'd rather not pay for a call to the UK if I can avoid it. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get this resolved?'


Oh no :faint

I still have not rec'd my last set that was missing from my first package it was to be mailed shortly after October 26th.

Would it be possible for you to cancel the charge through your bank?
pmcgary
11-18-2004, 05:13 PM
I'd be interested in a co-op --- if the price is right....I can get them locally for 13.99 plus tax....less whatever discount I draw (or guaranteed on Thurs of 25%)
BethyM99
11-18-2004, 05:38 PM
I am awaiting my size 9s, I emailed through the web page last night and had a response today. She told me they should have shipped but she would check with her mailing people and reship them if they haven't.

Was it the conversion that overcharged? Or were you charged too many items? I got my first package super super quick, so not sure what the story is now. I'm hopeful that it works out though because the price is amazing.

Pam: I don't understand, you get 13.99 - 25%??
mamaofthreeboys
11-18-2004, 05:41 PM
I knew it!

As I was typing my above post I thought I bet I'll now get them today :brow

And my mail lady just dropped them off just a moment ago :lol:
CraftyMommaOf2
11-18-2004, 06:20 PM
Yaaay!
CraftyMommaOf2
11-18-2004, 06:22 PM
no 12's i see. *sigh*
cvharris
11-18-2004, 06:23 PM
I ordered a bunch of needles on 10/22, was charged that same day, and never received them. They told me they had shipped right away, so we don't know what happened. She thought maybe a postal strike in the UK was affecting delivery of the package.

After a little back and forth via e-mail, they finally resent needles to me yesterday. I hope I get them!

I also had the Addi US size 9 16" circulars in my order, too. They never mentioned being out of stock at any time.
BethyM99
11-18-2004, 07:11 PM
I'm waitin on size 9 40".

Here's hopin they arrive tomorrow. I wonder if we just overwhelmed them??

Postal strike, eh?
pmcgary
11-18-2004, 07:54 PM
Pam: I don't understand, you get 13.99 - 25%??

I should have explained it better....
My LYS does no advertising. They instead rely on word of mouth from their customers....And as a thank you for that when you shop there you draw a discount...You can actually get from 10 to 50% off your reg. priced stuff....On Thursdays everyone gets 25% off regular prices....

So, if I pick up needles on Thurs...they would be 10.49 rather than 13.99....And she had the size I need in 40 inches....
BethyM99
11-18-2004, 08:06 PM
Think she'd cut you 50% if you had a big order from a bunch of ladies??? ;)

I asked about 12s today, will report back if I ever hear from her.
pmcgary
11-18-2004, 09:09 PM
Hmm, I don't know. She probably doesn't have that many in stock...and I don't know it seems to take forever for her to get things on reorder.
Ruth
11-19-2004, 04:29 AM
Now I feel bad that people have had unreliable service from her. I had one package go missing from her and when I complained she phoned me and apologised and said she suspected they might have someone lightfingered working for them!! Perhaps that's why they've gone missing again. She replaced the goods no problem though. She's very kind and friendly and enclosed a set of beautiful buttons as an apology for my wait - I think she's just a busy mama working from home like the rest of us.

Hope things are sorted soon. I could phone her for you if there's still a problem in a few days and she doesn't reply to your emails.
BethyM99
11-19-2004, 08:33 AM
I got another reply today. She seems easy enough to work with. I hope everyone gets their order. I bet we innundated her ;)

She said this am she'd check on 12in needles. :pink
trishshack
11-19-2004, 09:13 AM
Ugh what should I do? I ordered the wrong sizes and they came today, I ordered November 4. I meant to get a 3.25 mm - 40 cm, 5.5 mm - 40 cm and 5.5 mm - 100 cm. I ordered 5 mm - 40 cm, 5 mm - 100 cm and 9 mm - 100 cm. I e-mailed her and she said I could send them back to exchange them but I am worried it will take forever. Is it even worth it?
mamaofthreeboys
11-19-2004, 09:13 AM
Yes she is easy to work with and that's a bummer that she thinks some people are light fingering her packages :(

I emailed her yesterday to let her know I received my final set of needles. She mentioned that she definitely thought the shipping delay was on her end and that a possible strike (I assumed post office type).

Does anyone know why they don't use dates on their packages just noticed that one and thought I'd ask. There are no dates whatsoever on either packages from the UK....
mamaofthreeboys
11-19-2004, 09:15 AM
Ugh what should I do? I ordered the wrong sizes and they came today, I ordered November 4. I meant to get a 3.25 mm - 40 cm, 5.5 mm - 40 cm and 5.5 mm - 100 cm. I ordered 5 mm - 40 cm, 5 mm - 100 cm and 9 mm - 100 cm. I e-mailed her and she said I could send them back to exchange them but I am worried it will take forever. Is it even worth it?

Uh oh!

I would pick them up at a LYS b/c you need them for the class right? You could always try selling the needles you bought from here first before trying to ship back and such :dance
trishshack
11-19-2004, 09:33 AM
I have needles for the class that I got from Jess but I really wanted to use the Addi's since I hear they are so great.

Pardon my newbiness but what is LYS?
mamaofthreeboys
11-19-2004, 09:39 AM
I have needles for the class that I got from Jess but I really wanted to use the Addi's since I hear they are so great.

Pardon my newbiness but what is LYS?

Oh great that you already have needles for the class :)

LYS= Local Yarn Shop

And FYI I PM'd you about some of your needles if you don't want to keep them ;)
CraftyMommaOf2
11-19-2004, 10:11 AM
Thanks Bethy for asking about the 12"!
trishshack
11-19-2004, 12:06 PM
Ah that's why I didn't know what it meant, I don't have one! They don't even sell beer her, legally at least, much less a yarn shop.
BethyM99
11-19-2004, 02:34 PM
no beer? Where do you live?
cozystitches
01-11-2005, 12:47 PM
So...did anyone find out if she has (or can get) 12"??? There was talk of a coop, is it a go???

Hugs,
tammy
BethyM99
01-14-2005, 10:25 AM
I got this response from Tess today:

"Hi Beth - yes I did manage to convince the suppliers to get a small batch in
to try so we're just waiting for it to get to us - as it's coming from
Germany though I have no idea as to delivery dates but as soon as we get
them they'll go up on the site so please keep checking in.
Tess ;-)"