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Where to Buy Online?

  • 14-08-2012 9:12am
    #1
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi, I was wondering does anyone know where is the best place to buy agri products online for the Republic of Ireland? There seems to be a few out there and I'm just looking for a safe, legit site which is cheap :confused:.

    Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.


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  • #2
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    Paul Earley wrote: »
    Hi, I was wondering does anyone know where is the best place to buy agri products online for the Republic of Ireland? There seems to be a few out there and I'm just looking for a safe, legit site which is cheap :confused:.

    Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

    What types of products? Dosing or farm hardware?


  • #3
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Paul Earley


    Hello Reilig.
    Dosing, weed controlling, grass seeds in general. A friend of mine told me he buys over the internet and I thought it might be easier just to buy what I need with a cup of tea in hand. What do you think?


  • #4
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    Paul Earley wrote: »
    Hello Reilig.
    Dosing, weed controlling, grass seeds in general. A friend of mine told me he buys over the internet and I thought it might be easier just to buy what I need with a cup of tea in hand. What do you think?

    There are a few.
    www.magentadirect.ie
    www.farmrite.ie
    http://www.buyritesolutions.ie/
    http://www.kilmacowagri.ie/

    and loads more.

    We have found that you can more often get a better deal by going to your local supplier though. Don't be afraid to ask for discount and quote the online prices!!


  • #5
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Paul Earley


    I fell out with my "local supplier" which led me to wanting me to buy online. I don't want to travel to far to the next supplier and I definitely don't want to return to my previous supplier.

    Although, is buying online any good, how long does it usually take to receive what you bought?

    Any information from anyone who does buy online, would help me out.


  • #6
    KCTK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭KCTK


    Paul Earley wrote: »
    I fell out with my "local supplier" which led me to wanting me to buy online. I don't want to travel to far to the next supplier and I definitely don't want to return to my previous supplier.

    Although, is buying online any good, how long does it usually take to receive what you bought?

    Any information from anyone who does buy online, would help me out.

    I would buy a bit of doses etc from Osmonds http://www.osmonds.ie/ delievery within a day or so, I deal with their local rep (call him up for what you want) and then you get an invoice in the post for what you owe them. Very good service I must say. Although like reilig I often find I can get a better deal for alot of stuff locally once I know the best online price.


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  • #7
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Paul Earley


    Thanks KCTK,

    Just looked at that website for Osmonds, looks goods but they don't have any prices shown. Do I have to ring in order to get prices? I'm looking for Prospect sx or something alternative which is clover safe.

    Sorry about this, I'm a bit of a novice on the computer.


  • #8
    KCTK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭KCTK


    Paul Earley wrote: »
    Thanks KCTK,

    Just looked at that website for Osmonds, looks goods but they don't have any prices shown. Do I have to ring in order to get prices? I'm looking for Prospect sx or something alternative which is clover safe.

    Sorry about this, I'm a bit of a novice on the computer.

    Hi paul, ya it would be over the phone I would order from them, as said they seem to have reps in different part of the country so they may direct you to one of them or give you details on price etc and take order directly there and then.


  • #9
    MfMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,531 ✭✭✭MfMan


    Paul Earley wrote: »
    I fell out with my "local supplier" which led me to wanting me to buy online. I don't want to travel to far to the next supplier and I definitely don't want to return to my previous supplier.

    Although, is buying online any good, how long does it usually take to receive what you bought?

    Any information from anyone who does buy online, would help me out.

    Farmrite are based in Armagh, AFAIK. Bought some stuff off them and found them to be competitive. If you buy over a certain amount they may throw in free delivery.


  • #10
    milkprofit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭milkprofit


    seeddirect


  • #11
    poor farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭poor farmer


    sign up to Buyrite solutions ,always good prices and the stock everything that you would buy in the co-op.


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  • #12
    Bodacious
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,274 ✭✭✭Bodacious


    agridirect.ie im using at the moment .. free delivery, 5% discount to new customers... i got 20lts of roundup, grass seed, mcpa, everything off them.. grovite for the calves was free when bought with a white drench:) its 35euro in some places


  • #13
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Paul Earley


    Thanks for all your comments. There sure is a lot to choose from :confused:.

    Buyright Solutions doesn't show prices either.

    Thanks for the heads up Bodacious :D. <modsnip>
    Bodacious wrote: »
    agridirect.ie im using at the moment .. free delivery, 5% discount to new customers... i got 20lts of roundup, grass seed, mcpa, everything off them.. grovite for the calves was free when bought with a white drench:) its 35euro in some places


  • #14
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Paul Earley


    Made my first purchase online last night, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be.


  • #15
    Tommyj1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Tommyj1


    Have used some web sites for buying products. I found that sometimes the correct items were not delivered and there were problems returning the goods. I just go to my local merchant now and tell them what price I can by stuff online. They generally match the price. At least if I am stuck for something in a hurry I can go to my local merchant. I find if you buy a fair bit of stuff of them they treat me right. I suppose it's good to support local business.


  • #16
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Paul Earley


    Tommyj1 wrote: »
    Have used some web sites for buying products. I found that sometimes the correct items were not delivered and there were problems returning the goods. I just go to my local merchant now and tell them what price I can by stuff online. They generally match the price. At least if I am stuck for something in a hurry I can go to my local merchant. I find if you buy a fair bit of stuff of them they treat me right. I suppose it's good to support local business.

    Hello Tommyj1, that is good advice. Unfortunately I fell out with my local supplier - lets just say the service wasn't up to scratch.

    Received me stuff today, thankfully no problems and couldn't fault the service.


  • #17
    Tommyj1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Tommyj1


    Paul Earley wrote: »
    Hello Tommyj1, that is good advice. Unfortunately I fell out with my local supplier - lets just say the service wasn't up to scratch.

    Received me stuff today, thankfully no problems and couldn't fault the service.

    Glad to hear that you got your stuff deliverd and all was in order. Got 2 jars of MCPA in the local merchant today for €42 each. Just after checking the price on agridirect and I see it is €45 + delivery. At least I done something right today.


  • #18
    Bodacious
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,274 ✭✭✭Bodacious


    Tommyj1 wrote: »
    Glad to hear that you got your stuff deliverd and all was in order. Got 2 jars of MCPA in the local merchant today for €42 each. Just after checking the price on agridirect and I see it is €45 + delivery. At least I done something right today.

    good price tommy, just goes to show cant beat keeping the local merchant on his toes:D i got 2 also from agridirect at 42 (july) but it was a special offer which seems to have ended, delivery is free too though


  • #19
    Paul Earley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭Paul Earley


    I can't believe my local supplier rang me asking me if I needed anything, he must have read this post.


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