Thrifty-Link Hardware Testimonials
This is what some of our current members have to say about us...
“Being a member of Thrifty-Link Hardware gives us as a business the stability of a well recognised professional brand name, the ability to purchase a vast range of good quality products on a regular basis from one Warehouse, being able to purchase other products on a Charge-Back arrangement so you only have one account to pay at the end of the month.
Also the support we have received from the John Danks Company has been exceptional. The management here in South Australia treat you just like family and are able to advise you in all aspects of your business.
We have only been in the Hardware business for four years (previously in Hospitality for 25 years). In that time we have doubled the size of our premises and nearly tripled our turnover, this would not have been possible without the support of Thrifty-Link
In all, this gives us the confidence to sell a product that we can back and we know that we are very competitive on price. ”
- Andrew Kies, Kies Building Supplies
Goolwa, South Australia
“It gives me great pleasure to write this testimonial for John Danks Pty Ltd. In the past four years we have had two stores which have undergone a complete internal and external refurbishment by the John Danks group. Approximately four years ago our Waroona store was completely re-shelved and re-stocked and then two years later we purchased another store in Harvey which underwent the same refurbishment.
Both stores have been a huge success, with the revamps making an immediate impact in the market, with constant positive feedback on the presentation of the stores from customers. Just recently we have expanded our retail area in Waroona and again the guys from Danks have stepped up and done a wonderful job. In less than two weeks they have expanded our retail area by more than 20%, which involved rearranging the entire shop to extend our stock range, while at the same time causing minimal disruption to the everyday running of the business.
Their support and passion to improve our stores has been outstanding. Both stores have shown huge success and growth which can be partly attributed to their commitment and knowledge of the industry.”
- Mark Hiller, Waroona Farm & Hardware / Harvey Thrifty Link Hardware
Waroona, Western Australia
“I cannot begin to tell you how ecstatic we are with the Danks group. Since changing to Thrifty-Link Hardware from another brand, we have experienced excellent service, support and guidance. We appreciate the on-going support the group has given us, always with a “can do” attitude that is second to none.”
- Jane Kanz, Camberwell Thrifty-Link Hardware
Camberwell, Victoria
“After operating for 10 years as an Independent IPC store with Danks as the Berry Hardware store and Heads Hardware (at Shoalhaven Heads), we were offered the opportunity to become a Thrifty-Link Hardware store.
Since joining the Thrifty-Link Hardware group in September 2007 we have found the association to be beneficial in the following ways:
- Positive customer recognition of the ´Thrifty-Link Hardware´ name. This has been particularly noticeable at the Shoalhaven Heads store with customer perception that as a group "we must be cheaper" than an independent store. Painting the exterior of the Berry Hardware store in Thrifty-Link Hardware colours has also resulted in travellers who were not aware that here was a hardware store in Berry becoming new customers.
- Catalogues have been a positive factor in more recognition of the two stores.
- Catalogues and the associated sales have resulted in a positive customer attitude and a take up of items promoted in the sales.
- There has been a rub off with customers from other areas coming to the stores to pick up sales items.
The introduction to the Thrifty-Link Hardware group has been fairly painless. As we become more accustomed to the catalogue sales and the forward ordering requirements, we expect the association to become even more beneficial.”
- Warren Baines & Paul Abbott, The Berry Hardware Store
Berry, New South Wales