Rope - 10% Discount Code

alexm · 22 January 2008, 08:21

Got this by email the other day and thought it might benefit anyone looking for ropes.

I have posted it in it's entirety as it looks like there are rewards for referrals in the form of vouchers (or even cash) and I wouldn't want anyone to think I hadn't made this clear from the outset!

Anything I get from this (including rope vouchers or any money) will be passed onto the Portishead Lifeboat and receipts will be made available accordingly. (I am not a member of or involved commercially in any way with Portishead Lifeboat)

(Mods: If posting this is against any rules please let accept my apologies and let me know and I'll remove!)

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We hope you are very satisfied with your Hub Flush kit.

As a valued Scullion Enterprise Ltd customer, we would like to welcome you to our new Nautical Rope website.
Below is a discount coupon code which will give you 10% off your first order...

BUT, even better, you can earn generous rewards for recommending us to your friends...

Just pass this code on to your friends on Facebook, Bebo etc, or you could put a notice up in your local sailing club, or you could even post it with a recommendation on a relevant webring or forum.

When anyone uses your code to get their 10% off, you will take the credit and automatically receive gift vouchers worth £££s, which you can use yourself or transfer to others.

Plus, if you keep on referring people to us, we will start paying you cash monthly for your help.

The value of the gift vouchers you will receive is calculated monthly based on the number of people you have referred to us as well as their total order value. For example if you refer just two people who spend a combined total of £105 you will receive £5 worth of gift voucher.
You can redeem this coupon during checkout. Just enter the code in the box provided, and click on the redeem button.

The coupon code is 0591f95f77

The coupon is valid between 01/10/2008 and 01/10/2009
- 10 % OFF (Can be used once per customer, valid until 10 Jan 2009)
Don't lose the coupon code, make sure to keep the code safe so you can benefit from this special offer.
Visit us at Scullion Enterprise Ltd

Regards
Andrew Scullion
Director
Scullion Enterprise Ltd

Alex

Pete7 · 22 January 2008, 08:32

Looks expensive even with the discount compared to say the Marine Superstore, but I tend to buy from odds and ends box that the chandlers have.

Pete

alexm · 22 January 2008, 08:40

I have to admit, I hadn't even checked their prices!

Well... the discount code is there if anyone wants expensive rope!

Hub Flush · 06 February 2008, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Looks expensive even with the discount compared to say the Marine Superstore, but I tend to buy from odds and ends box that the chandlers have.

Pete

THE ABOVE POST IS NOT ACCURATE!!

I have made a detailed comparison of prices between www.nauticalrope.co.uk and the Marine Superstore.

Comparing like for like, the majority of Nautical Rope prices are cheaper than Marine Superstore. Many are cheaper even without the above discount. Plus Nautical Rope has a much greater range.

For example:

Double Braid 12mm -
Marine Superstore = £1.90
Nautical Rope = £1.92 (£1.73 with discount)

Dyneema 8mm -
Marine Superstore = £5.15
Nautical Rope = £4.01 (£3.61 with discount) MUCH CHEAPER!!

Please feel free to check this yourself.

codprawn · 06 February 2008, 13:07

Have a shop around on Ebay - I saved a fortune - money for old rope(but it was new)!!!

Jono · 06 February 2008, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Hub Flush

THE ABOVE POST IS NOT ACCURATE!!

I have made a detailed comparison of prices between www.nauticalrope.co.uk and the Marine Superstore....

Not connected in some small way to "Nauticalrope", by any small chance..?

Nos4r2 · 06 February 2008, 18:00

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Originally Posted by Jono

Not connected in some small way to "Nauticalrope", by any small chance..?

Nah...

I suppose it's only fair that he gets to answer a post saying he's expensive though.

Jono · 06 February 2008, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Nah...

I suppose it's only fair that he gets to pay for trade membership then...

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Nos4r2 · 06 February 2008, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Jono

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Pete7 · 06 February 2008, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hub Flush

THE ABOVE POST IS NOT ACCURATE!!

It was when I wrote it because I took the time to compare the on line prices at the time.

Were and why would you use Dyneema 8mm (especially @ £4

) a metre on a rib ?

I see the Marine Super Store are selling white 12mm Poly at £1 pm tonight. This is quite a useful size on a rib and a good price, your selling something similar at £1.89 less 10% but only for the first order.

So it would seem there is some truth in my first post and your statement above is not accurate.

Pete

Hub Flush · 07 February 2008, 09:59

There appears to be some questions about my motivation and accuracy in the above posts.

I am in no way attempting to hide the fact that "Hub Flush" and "Nautical Rope" are run by the same company, "Scullion Enterprise Ltd".

We are a small company of experienced sailors and divers serving our fellow boaters with a professional friendly service.

I would like make clear we try and price our ropes very competitively offering excellent value for money and my statement above that the majority of our ropes our cheaper is accurate.

All our ropes are manufactured in the UK to exceed ISO 9001:2000 standards and you should be very careful comparing rope just by it's name "polyester".

The quality of the yarn material used alters the rope's performance dramatically and there is a great deal of poor quality imported rope about.

I strongly advise that you avoid purchasing rope unless you can confirm where it was manufactured and that it meets the ISO 9001:2000 standards.

Just this month Practical Boat Owner magazine reported many problems on the ARC Atlantic crossing of failing poor quality rope.

If a rope's performance is not as important as the price, then there is cheaper rope out there. However, if safety, durability and quality are important, we are confident you will not find better value for money anywhere.

If you have any further questions about any of this, please get in touch with us through our website.

Regards
Andrew
Director - Scullion Enterprise Ltd

Jono · 07 February 2008, 10:16

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Originally Posted by Hub Flush

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All our ropes are manufactured in the UK to exceed ISO 9001:2000 standards

Since when was ISO 9001 a standard for rope manufacture?

Nos4r2 · 07 February 2008, 11:03

I've had enough of this.

John Kennett · 07 February 2008, 13:04

I think it's reasonable that Andrew has had his right to reply, although he could have made it less of a sales pitch.

As he didn't start this thread, I'll leave it be.

Hub Flush definitely needs to be a trade member if he wants to continue to plug any of his products though

John

Pete7 · 07 February 2008, 13:36

Andrew I think your aiming at the wrong market with the rope. There just isn't a big enough demand from Rib owners because the average rib only needs a couple of short mooring lines, plus one for the anchor and perhaps a couple of long ones for locks, towing or shots for diving, as I am sure you are aware. What they are made of and by whom isn't important because you can lift most ribs with a single piece of 12mm. There is no need for expensive multi core ropes and I suspect most are bought on price and colour rather than specification. You would be better to target yachtie clubs and owner associations, for example:

http://www.westerly-owners.co.uk/

However the hub flush idea does warrant merit, and could be worth joining Ribnet as a trade member. You could then do an article for the Features Section perhaps, explaining how to fit, advantages and disavantages of flushing and some photos espcially if you can show hubs that are several years old. Don't over do the sales thing, just keep it to flushing or not.

Pete