Sniper
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Nothing but good things to say about Foxs here; well stocked , efficient and pleasant service and keen prices. I must admit I'm relieved to see the return to core business after the huntin', shootin' n fishin' escapade.
Fox's New Chandlery
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sailorman
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I would suggest aimed at "sale rail" type gear.if they are showing a discount based on RRP that is already price matched, then that price must be their normal retail price so a voucher ought to be ok
acheter
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I find all the staff at Fox's chandlery to be helpful.
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PeterWright
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+10 If you have a complaint, speak to the management or, better still, to the individual concerned. This quasi anonymous approach unfairly smears all the staff at the chandlery. Seems you got what you wanted anyway.
Peter.
Nograss
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They have the big advantage over others locally in that they usually have what I need and served with helpfulness and courtesy, apart from one person who seemed to follow us around the old clothing department as though we were potential shoplifters. Perhaps we should have dressed a bit posher
That sounds familiar! We had a similar experience upstairs in the clothing dept and felt decidedly uncomfortable. So it wasn't just us then. That's a relief.
Saguday
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Not fussed if the non-sailing clothing has gone, provided all the boaty bits remain.
Being based in the west-country flesh-pots currently our limited funds are being diverted to Plymouth rather than Ipswich but Fox's was always our favourite for stuff and a great place to wander around. Always found the staff helpful and friendly.
Being based in the west-country flesh-pots currently our limited funds are being diverted to Plymouth rather than Ipswich but Fox's was always our favourite for stuff and a great place to wander around. Always found the staff helpful and friendly.
Marmalade
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went in today for the first time - seemed quite crowded (aisles and stuff; not people) and a much smaller electronics section. still - they had the books I wanted...
Niffler
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Moaners about Fox's just don't know they're born having an on the doorstep chandlery that easily rivals the best of the south coast offerings. The poster libeling a member of staff should watch out for legal redress, what was posted would easily pass the libel test and cost them several thousand in damages if Fox's sued them. And Fox's can afford to. Anyone forwarded the thread to them yet?
pvb
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Well, guess what, they wouldn't take their 10% voucher against Micron antifouling.
sailorman
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pvb
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Just the usual vague "that's already discounted" muttering. But then most things are discounted, so what value is their 10% voucher??
Stork_III
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PaulRainbow
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Are you referring to my post ?
If so, i'm interested to hear how it "passes the libel test".
My name, address and other contact details are all available, should anyone at Foxs want them.
Boz
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I would dispute that Fox's 'rivals the best on the South Coast'. Marine Superstore in Port Solent and even Force 4 are, IMHO, better, certainly in stock. They have to be, there are at least 10, probably more, decent chandlers within striking distance of Portsmouth Harbour. there are 3 within meters of each other in Gosport alone and thereby hangs the problem.....
I have no axe to grind about Fox's, I use them all the time with satisfaction, but..... they could do with some realistic local competition.
I can't understand why Force 4 don't target the East Coast, but they seem intent on spreading Westward.
LittleSister
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It's certainly a good resource to have around, but why, oh why, oh why, do they insist on having those awful video adverts blathering away all the time. I can never browse in Fox's, because I can't think straight for the irritating racket in the next aisle or wherever.
I went in there again recently to get a seacock fitting, a spare impeller, and quite a few bob's worth of running rigging, and to have a look at some varnish and other stuff. Came out 10 minutes later with a headache, my blood boiling and none of the above. I've since bought much of it online (and not from Fox's).
I went in there again recently to get a seacock fitting, a spare impeller, and quite a few bob's worth of running rigging, and to have a look at some varnish and other stuff. Came out 10 minutes later with a headache, my blood boiling and none of the above. I've since bought much of it online (and not from Fox's).
ianc1200
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I started the thread, & I'm aware it is the biggest around the EC, but it was fantastic when on two floors - just not as good now.
tugger
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Everyone seems to be blinkered into thinking that (love it or loath it) Foxs has the only chandlery on the East coast 
... am I then the only one aware of Seamark Nunn? Suffolk Yacht Harbour's Chandlery? Titchmarsh's (albeit small but useful) chandlery and Bedwell's and Halls' respective aladdin's cave of useful bits and pieces?
... am I then the only one aware of Seamark Nunn? Suffolk Yacht Harbour's Chandlery? Titchmarsh's (albeit small but useful) chandlery and Bedwell's and Halls' respective aladdin's cave of useful bits and pieces?
Boz
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Everyone seems to be blinkered into thinking that (love it or loath it) Foxs has the only chandlery on the East coast
Most Marinas have a small chandlery (Shotley, Woolverston etc) useful for the odd smaller items that do not tie up cash in stock. Sometimes the 'We can get it for you' does not help much. Most on here would be aware of Seamark Nunn etc, but they are not helped by the local Geography.
My point about the South Coast was really that you can visit maybe 3 or 4 chandleries all within a small radius and usually you can then find what you want....
But I suppose we are ware we are and I wouldn't return to the Solent sailing to save my life. I reckon soon you'll have to book space to sail there
Kurrawong_Kid
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I think it is all about sq. mtrs., stock, staff, footfall and therefore profit or loss. Interestingly Foxs is now about the size it was before it moved into the new building; and only slightly larger than Force 4 at Bristol which, in the past, I have often used. For a full range chandlery it seems therefore that there is an optimum size. Like all retailing on-line shopping has caused challenges to chandleries and no doubt further rationalisation will take part in the trade.
Despite there being about a dozen dinghy sailing clubs in the West Midlands area there is now no major chandlery and one has to mail order fittings, usually from P&B or Northampton Sailboats who are both dinghy racing specialists. If I want a racing dinghy part when I am at the boat in Ipswich I'll use Foxs or Seamark Nunn but it is so easy to look at P&B catalogue and pick up the phone! As time goes on I suspect that trend will continue to grow for "big boat" gear as well.
Despite there being about a dozen dinghy sailing clubs in the West Midlands area there is now no major chandlery and one has to mail order fittings, usually from P&B or Northampton Sailboats who are both dinghy racing specialists. If I want a racing dinghy part when I am at the boat in Ipswich I'll use Foxs or Seamark Nunn but it is so easy to look at P&B catalogue and pick up the phone! As time goes on I suspect that trend will continue to grow for "big boat" gear as well.
pvb
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Talking of irritating rackets in chandleries, I wonder how many of us remember visits to Thomas Foulkes?
