The Norfolk hamper company thread

gocat

Anyone know if its possible to get a code today to take advantage of this offer. I emailed them this morning but no reply yet

room512

gocat wrote: »

Anyone know if its possible to get a code today to take advantage of this offer. I emailed them this morning but no reply yet

The only way I got a code was to join the hamper club - paid £10 and then saved 20% but I don't think they're open today to email you the code. Maybe you could join the hamper club stating that you want the deal and then they may let you buy it tomorrow as they were super helpful on the phone.
My only worry is that they will go under as I really can't see how they are making money on this!

ss3n08

What happens if they go under? Do we lose our money? X

karlie88

room512 wrote: »

The only way I got a code was to join the hamper club - paid £10 and then saved 20% but I don't think they're open today to email you the code. Maybe you could join the hamper club stating that you want the deal and then they may let you buy it tomorrow as they were super helpful on the phone.
My only worry is that they will go under as I really can't see how they are making money on this!

I thought about this too.

Each hamper works out at about £4.25. Let's say they get a cheap courier deal @ £2 per hamper due to being a small business. That leaves £2.25 to make the hamper. Surely the cost of the hamper itself is £2.25?? Which means they are making a loss on the contents of the hampers. Does that sound right to anyone else?

If so, we could be in trouble in a few months time.

ss3n08

I think I am going to leave this one. It sounds a bit too risky and I can't afford to lose £115.00 xxx

room512

karlie88 wrote: »

I thought about this too.

Each hamper works out at about £4.25. Let's say they get a cheap courier deal @ £2 per hamper due to being a small business. That leaves £2.25 to make the hamper. Surely the cost of the hamper itself is £2.25?? Which means they are making a loss on the contents of the hampers. Does that sound right to anyone else?

If so, we could be in trouble in a few months time.

That's my thinking! I also thought that as I have used my credit card to buy then I would be covered, but as PayPal was used then think that they are liable and there's a time limit to claiming back from them. Slightly concerned but figure that probably other people and maybe companies use them at normal prices so they would make profit on them. I suppose time will tell!

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine

They've been selling hampers for 7 years, and have just recently opened a new store... Plus they were at the Ideal Homes Show this month. Makes me think they're getting bigger, and these deals are about building a good public profile and a loyal customer base. I doubt they would have extended the offer for another day if they didn't think they could cope with the cost or demand - they're long term business holders, I'm sure they will have done their calculations and are happy with their projections.

room512

Thank you so much for posting this, it's reassuring. I want them to do well as they were so nice, helpful and friendly on the phone! Makes a change to find a company that has such good customer service.

poppie123

gocat wrote: »

Anyone know if its possible to get a code today to take advantage of this offer. I emailed them this morning but no reply yet

I think he must be busy. I emailed earlier too haven't heard back yet either.

bobpat_2

It does seem to be "too good to be true"