Phil Turnbull closed (Palm North)

[chanceyy]

come over the hill a see me at Dave Anderson M/C ill sort you with a nice nice deal and service ya bikes,we open all day saturdays and have demo bikes to ride....

hmm keep that in mind .. but I wanna see if paul gets in somewhere first .. after all I have gotten him used to all my stupid questions .. dunna really want to break another person in

a new front tire on the bandit is next ..

[ynot slow]

Blardy nice guys in Masterton, called in there on Saturday morning for a looksee, they couldnt have been more friendly and helpful. Even gave us a coffee

Blardy cheeky Kwaka riders/owners,always after freebies,still the amount it costs to run a battleship I spose it is warranted (must by Kwaka next).

[Grub]

Am I correct in thinking that Phil Turnbulls was sold in 06 to someone else and at the time there was a discussion about whether he should have left his name on the building?

I bet he regrets it now, that kind of mud sticks.

[Twosup]

Excellent you had me at Koffe! the real stuff I hope. might get chance in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks

[twistemotion]

One more reason to support the local shops is that they quite often sponsor, or are otherwise involved in local sports or social events. The guy on the other end of the great WWW doesn't give a damn about your country/city/town, and no-one is supporting the local economy.
Then again there is such a thing as outrageous profit margins which local businesses have to watch out for...

[Beemer]

There was an ad in yesterday's Dominion Post for a liquidation auction onsite at Phil Turnbull Motorcycles on September 6 at 10am.

Auction includes used motorcycles and quad bikes, company utes, workshop tools and equipment, motorcycle parts and tyres, plus retail stock, clothing, helmets and accessories.

For details contact auctioneer: Todd Foster (06) 835-7772 or 021-510-097. www.maidensandfoster.co.nz

[F5 Dave]

Cold Kiwi weekend, obviously well researched.

[middleaged2wheeler]

just phoned Phil Turnbull Palmy today 27/8/08 and the phone message recorded tells the tale of liquidation---must be competitive bike world these days.

[RDJ]

The one time I went there (years ago) the staff at the shop were extremely helpful and appear to have a considerable amount of collective experience. I wish them all the best.

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It's true that we can often make a short-term saving buying over the Internet. But I think more often, if the local and national franchise "at home" was interested in ordering a one-off part or providing good after sales service, we wouldn't be looking overseas or on eBay.

Worse still, some local franchise people are discouraging to the point of being hostile when we first make enquiries about a new model / product; even expect us to put our money down in full on a bike which isn't even physically present.

This encourages us to be more likely to choose offshore providers in the future. After all, under these circumstances it's not as if buying locally would get us the good after-sales service / warranty support etc we won't get from buying internationally...

[mazz1972]

Attached is a PDF of the items for sale at the auction next Saturday (6th Sept) onsite at Turnbulls at 10am.

General pictures are available here. Wow there is a lot of stock

It's quite sad looking at the photos....the end of an era

Let's hope at least that everying sells for decent prices.

[Owl]

I was just going to post that mazz. Saved me a job!

[McDuck]

I was just going to post that mazz. Saved me a job!

Well i will be there, look for the real tall guy with a beard and fluffy hair

[Beemer]

Just thought you may like to know this before you plan on heading up for the auction on Saturday. Andy rang the auctioneer earlier today as his boss was interested in buying a jacket for his wife, so he wanted to know if individual items were being sold or whether it would all be in lots. The auctioneer said there was so much stuff that it would all be sold in lots - and said for example tyres would be grouped in similar sizes, and would be sold in lots of no less than six tyres, but more likely lots of 10 or more. Jackets, helmets, etc would be sold the same way.

So if you are after a few bargains, be aware you'll have to buy several items and then try and onsell the rest. And don't forget the 10% buyer's premium on top of what price the auction reaches.

[NZsarge]

Just thought you may like to know this before you plan on heading up for the auction on Saturday. Andy rang the auctioneer earlier today as his boss was interested in buying a jacket for his wife, so he wanted to know if individual items were being sold or whether it would all be in lots. The auctioneer said there was so much stuff that it would all be sold in lots - and said for example tyres would be grouped in similar sizes, and would be sold in lots of no less than six tyres, but more likely lots of 10 or more. Jackets, helmets, etc would be sold the same way.

So if you are after a few bargains, be aware you'll have to buy several items and then try and onsell the rest. And don't forget the 10% buyer's premium on top of what price the auction reaches.

Yes, can't remember who I was discussing this with but they felt this is the way the auction would go due to the amount of kit to go on the block. Looks like they were bang on the money, speaking of which, looks like i'll need more money than I have to spare to get any kit now.

[mazz1972]

Official word from the auctioneers:

The merchandise will be offered in lots/groups of similar items. Sorry I can't confirm how large the lots will be until Friday, but must stress that due to the quantity involved the Lots will be larger. I expect that this will cater more to speculators & trade than private individuals. i.e.. 4 x Motorcycle jackets same brand/style various sizes: 1 Lot. 4 x Helmets same value/various sizes: 1 Lot, Box Lot Various goggles & Gloves.etc
We may offer some identical lots with the option of more, but can only do this when they are identical.
As much as we wish to do the best (turnover) for the liquidation, we must sell & have dispersed all items to clear the premises.

So the auction is going to mostly be of interest to retailers I guess, as even if a group of people got together, the groupings of sizes etc might not suit.

Bummer, I would like a few things too but not in a position to buy a bunch of stuff just for the one or two items I want. Although note the auctioneers say there is no reserve so you never know....

A shame, but can see why when you see in the photos how much stuff there is. It would be a week long auction otherwise.

I've been to a couple of auctions before where they had multiples of many items. They would auction one, and then offer the rest to anyone else at the same price and you just held up your bidder card if you wanted one. Guess that wouldn't work too well with sized pants/jackets/boots/helmets etc.....