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does anybody have any experience of the Khyam 'factory seconds' available from Aspinalls?

thanks

My own experience with Aspinalls has been far from good , but why not do a 'search' on here (using the icon at the top of this page), as retailers are discussed as well as tents and equipment (and everything else related to camping!).

Best of luck, whatever you decide.

oh wow i'm glad you asked that question

i found that site and was pondering on the khyam 400 or 600 from there

but i kind of thought well a 2nd is a 2nd after all, do i want risks of faulty ties/zips/dodgy seams?

i also then thought maybe ppl who sell the tents on ebay are selling seconds too

i don't mind weeny faults if i knew what it was and easily fixable - but i know i would be happier if i can easily return something not to my standards

they are cheaper - but still not THAT cheap - i haven't decided if its worth risk!

I suspect that, if you get a good one from Aspinalls, all will be fine. If you get a problematic one, prepare to fight for fair play (and probably to be disappointed!).

We got both our Khyams from Aspinalls, couldn't fault them, very fast delivery, and both tents were bargains.

Mat.

We bought our Khyam 400 from them last year - brilliant tent, just a bit of bird dirt on the outer seam.  Fast delivery.

Sharon

I bought a ultimate classic from Aspinalls, went to collect it myself and they were happy to errect a couple there and then so i could choose the best in addition to this I got it for less than the advertised price.

Many thanks for the advice everyone, what a brilliant site this is. Anyway i bought a Khyam Ultimate Classic 2007 model for £450 from www.norwich-camping.co.uk thought that was a pretty good price.

Anyone want a Vango Diablo 900? don't think i need 2 tents!

Quote: Originally posted by Safeway56 on 31/1/2007

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Discretion would be more advisable when possibly libelling a retailer in a public forum...Could involve expensive litigation.

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We are all at liberty to post our personal experiences, Safeway56. What would be unacceptable is if anyone lied, to purposefully damage someone's reputation.

In my case, I should be happy to prove my experiences in court,and have a mountain of evidence to substantiate my position, should Mr Aspinall care to enter into any dispute about the way we were treated.

We did not ultimately take Mr Aspinall to the Small Claims Court because of additional cost and hassle (which I had already had, aplenty, after our dealings with this company) but his customer service, in our case, was disrespectful and unprofessional. Details were forwarded to Khyam Customer Services and Trading Standards.

If everyone on this public forum felt they could not post experiences and views, we would not have a forum!