I don't understand Farm Marketplace

Selectamatic · Aug 5, 2017

Sorry, I am more than likely being a bit hard of thinking, but I just don't get it...

From what I can see, it's just another outlet, similar to ebay, amazon, malpas online, tesco online shopping etc etc

I am struggling to see how it is anything else than a stick to beat the local supplier's with. Surely, we as farmers should be supporting local supplier's, as we preach to others to shop locally...?

In the past week, I have purchased the following...

15kg of stubble turnip seed

2 x wire netting rolls

30 x fence posts

Pack of staples

David Brown Diesel lift pump.

How could Farm Marketplace have helped save me money here please?

Genuinely not being argumentative, I just struggle to see how it is any different to any other store...

Derrick Hughes · Aug 5, 2017

Small suppliers are being bought out by the big few . Soon there will be no small suppliers left just a few die hards .what happens then when the big few have a monopoly ?

suffolksmallholder · Aug 5, 2017

If your LOCAL stockist has all these items then by ALL means support them. All means also means paying on time when invoiced, not months later!
My local ag supplier is great & I go there for items I know they stock https://gb.kompass.com/c/hayward-united-farmers-ltd/gb30814600/ otherwise I internet things & they arrive on my door in two or three days. Saves many £'s on fuel this method.
I'm sure I'll use FM in due time.
SS

Sheep · Aug 5, 2017

Do you only shop at the local corner shop at not supermarkets? It's not dissimilar to Amazon, eBay etc.

But if local suppliers cannot stay competitive for the farmer (i.e within 5-10% of the price offered on farm marketplace) then surely the local suppliers are the ones beating the farmer with a stick?

Daddy Pig · Aug 5, 2017

tend to agree with you there

bobk · Aug 5, 2017

Some suppliers need beating with a stick.... there's no loyalty nowadays .

Happy at it · Aug 5, 2017

I'll admit to being slightly put off by the website and the way it's set up. Seems clunky and awkward to find things on. Maybe a work in progress.

Can't understand how they will sell sprays etc. Is their no checks, spraying licenses needed in England? How would they be delivered?

7610 super q · Aug 5, 2017

Nearest franchised dealer 10 miles away. 9/ 10 parts aren't in stock for older gear anyway. Having stuff delivered to the door means a lot.
It's the future.
And no more stroppy staff to contend with.

Sussex Martin · Aug 5, 2017

Sheep said:
Do you only shop at the local corner shop at not supermarkets? It's not dissimilar to Amazon, eBay etc.

But if local suppliers cannot stay competitive for the farmer (i.e within 5-10% of the price offered on farm marketplace) then surely the local suppliers are the ones beating the farmer with a stick?

Do you think a local business can survive on 10%?

bobk · Aug 5, 2017

Sussex Martin said:
Do you think a local business can survive on 10%?

They can if they sell enough .

Northeastfarmer · Aug 5, 2017

Sussex Martin said:
Do you think a local business can survive on 10%?

Most farmers have to

Sheep · Aug 5, 2017

Sussex Martin said:
Do you think a local business can survive on 10%?

I'm saying 10% above farm marketplace prices; which will obviously include a margin as well.

But I see no reason a local business shouldn't survive on 10%, plenty of farmers would be glad to get 10%.

holwellcourtfarm · Aug 5, 2017

As @Clive had explained several times: if Farm Marketplace is mainly used to beat local suppliers down it'll go under itself quite quickly. It needs us to buy from it for it to work. The goods are being supplied by various businesses, there's nothing to stop your good local small supplier offering their stock on it and gaining a much bigger market. The bigger turnover might even allow them to reduce their prices further!

I'll be using it when I next have something to buy that's on it.

Courier · Aug 5, 2017

Sussex Martin said:
Do you think a local business can survive on 10%?

bobk said:
They can if they sell enough .

Vicious circle or Race to the bottom ?

Still Farming · Aug 5, 2017

Does it state who you are buying from in the start ?

phillipe · Aug 5, 2017

Still Farming said:
Does it state who you are buying from in the start ?

yes

Derrick Hughes · Aug 5, 2017

bobk said:
Some suppliers need beating with a stick.... there's no loyalty nowadays .

The hardest thing for a new small supplier is breaking through the loyalty .price dont mean a lot

Still Farming · Aug 5, 2017

Look what countrywide did with its loyal small account holders ?

holwellcourtfarm · Aug 5, 2017

Still Farming said:
Look what countrywide did with its loyal small account holders ?

Look what they did with all the good small local suppliers they bought out!

Derrick Hughes · Aug 5, 2017

Still Farming said:
Look what countrywide did with its loyal small account holders ?

Is there enough trade to have two big stores within walking distance . Think they were killed by a stronger force

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