Pannierz.
Hi Chris, George,
Unfortunately, importing goods into this country is expensive - not just for the shipping, but for the customs and excise duty that has to be paid as well. I also have to make a profit, otherwise I may as well give the stuff away and I already do a lot of that.
As it happens Chris, I'd already sent you an email after receiving your letter asking for sponsorship - I'm posting it here in case your email filter deleted it as spam:
Hi Chris,
Received your letter regarding your trip to Africa. Could well be interested in some sponsorship but would be by way of supplying you with some of our products in return for stickers placed in prominent positions etc. as we don't have a budget to assist anyone making trips I'm afraid.
If this would be of interest to you, I can demo some of our goods to you. Some we would be willing to supply for free. Others would/could be at a discount.
Let me know.
And good luck.
Thanks,
David Gates.
Andy Strapz Imports UK.
As George says, we're always willing to help but at the end of the day we're a business like any other and we have a margin. Everyone planning a trip wants something for free with the promise of very little in return. I sent the Race To Dakar team a load of our stuff which they ended up giving away to their friends instead of using!!
I have an ex-demo set of Pannierz which I could let go cheaper for you - they're pristine, with no use bar being taken out of the bag, shown to a customer and put back into the bag. If you'd like those, I could waive the P&P for you. How does that sound?
David Gates.
Andy Strapz Imports UK.
P.S. If anyone has any problems with any of our kit, then please contact me first. I don't monitor these boards, but am always willing to help and resolve any issues you may have with our gear which is fantastic!
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