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Subject Topic: we got a new tent .....bargain Post Reply Post New Topic
02/2/2010 at 9:50pm
 Location: warwickshire
 Outfit: columbia 600 inc wide canopy
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we have just got a vango columbia 600 for £225 (rrp of £450) from jr lesiure in leicester.. they told me they would price match if i could find one cheaper than their advertised price of £275.... red rag to a bull that one!!!!  gaynors in ambleside were doing their last couple at £225 so they matched it... they had a few left so be quick!!


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02/2/2010 at 10:25pm
 Location: Sunny south coast
 Outfit: Columbia 600 Bude 4
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The last ones have gone from Gaynors, but the price is still live online:

http://www.gaynors.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=040501350003

 I don't know if jr leisure will still match it. But if they will - its a great deal! Well done Lurchy! You made a good purchase - we love our Columbia 600!

Just wish I could do the same for the Kampa Bude 4 - but all the dealers are sticking to £199!

Helen



02/2/2010 at 10:46pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Vango Columbia 600
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The site below shall also price match.....aparently

http://www.somersetcamping.co.uk/products/vango-columbia-600-tunnel-tent-sageblack-2009-january-sale-sale-sale/260/



04/2/2010 at 9:23am
 Location: Sunny south coast
 Outfit: Columbia 600 Bude 4
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Hi Lurchy

From JaySpurs experience, it looks like you got the bargain of the Century! He's not been able to get anyone to go anywhere near a match on the Gaynor's price, although getting a bit off the price.

Well done

Helen

 



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04/2/2010 at 9:02pm
 Location: warwickshire
 Outfit: columbia 600 inc wide canopy
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my mrs just recons i'm tight... i like to say carefull....


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07/2/2010 at 4:36am
 Location: notts
 Outfit: raclet marathon vango vista800
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Not sure if they have the tent in Q in stock but......the "campingshop" canvey island Essex, price match i got a good deal on my amazon late last year .customer service great too! Good Luck

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07/2/2010 at 8:54am
 Location: North Wales
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford XXL & Virginia 5
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A great bargain! Well in!

I know what you mean about the Bude 4 Helen! Am with you on that wish! It may be reduced  at some point but I want one now and don't think I can wait, even if it had lots taken off the price tag!! 



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07/2/2010 at 6:35pm
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Has anyone ever actually bought a tent for the RRP?


07/2/2010 at 6:46pm
 Location: Leeds
 Outfit: outwell idaho xl vango icarus 500
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We bought the Icarus 500 yesterday.  Was for sale on the internet in Manchester for £139.99 with 10% off for this month only.  We went to Mitchells who did a price match and gave us another 10% so we go it for £113.00.  Bargin!!!

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07/2/2010 at 7:16pm
 Location: Sunny south coast
 Outfit: Columbia 600 Bude 4
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Quote: Originally posted by Catalan74 on 07/2/2010

A great bargain! Well in!

I know what you mean about the Bude 4 Helen! Am with you on that wish! It may be reduced  at some point but I want one now and don't think I can wait, even if it had lots taken off the price tag!! 


Thanks to the frosty pictures and review of the Bude 2, I'm celebrating!!! The OH has given the go ahead to get the Bude 4 at the end of the month (as no Council Tax this month). Miracle!! I must have got the arguments just right and dropped it into conversation at the right moment as he sees the value of it now - a bit of stand up luxury for weekends away. The review has certainly helped. I'm not going to wait - strike while the iron's hot so to speak. Just not got to spend for the rest of the month.

Helen



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07/2/2010 at 8:13pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Vango Columbia 600
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Got the Columbia from Norwich Camping for £269.99, not a great bargin but the cheapest price I could find but im happy. Good service and Norwich Camping as well.

Really cannot belive how big the tent bag that itspacked into. Not much room left in the boot for the airbed, sleepings, table and chairs etc...... Lucky because I was very tented to buy a waldrobe, but havent got the space in the car.

Now just got to some decent weather so I can pitch it.

Cheers

Jas



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07/2/2010 at 8:51pm
 Location: Sunny south coast
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Jayspurs,

Good news!

There is some room in the inner tent part of the bag - you could add your airbeds or sleeping bags in here - would save a bit of room in the car.

Helen



07/2/2010 at 9:10pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Vango Columbia 600
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cheers Helen, i'll take a look when I open up the bag.

Jas



07/2/2010 at 9:49pm
 Location: Taunton
 Outfit: Swift Quattro EB
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Well, whilst everyone's posting happy results on buying tents, I'll add mine in.

£250 for a new Amazon 600 (2009 model) with a footprint included, means we're all sorted. Now I need to get a removals van to get everything around

Just waiting on it arriving, along with a new Icarus 500 (£125) for when my son and I want to go away for a weekend.

Fortunately I'm a gym instructor, so I plan to get the new tents down into a studio to set them up and make sure they're ok before I go outside with them


08/2/2010 at 10:50pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Vango Venture 600
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Oh Saftland, I've been looking at that one, do you mind me asking where you got yours from? Thanks


09/2/2010 at 3:21pm
 Location: Taunton
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No probs Mags, I got it off the 'Bay so a 1 off unfortunately.

Mind you, if it comes and I don't like the colour I might make it available for you

You can get the Sage coloured ones cheap enough, usually around £275-299 +p&P. The smoke ones seem to be a bit more, I guess they were more popular.

Its quite a saving over the new model, which only really brings a change in canopy style



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