Whisky Forum - New Glenfiddich Rich Oak 14 Year Old - Page 3

Gregor · Master Of Malts Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 798

I wonder if Glenfiiddich know that this is what Sainsburys are charging Â£39.99 for there new whisky which they have recommended should be Â£30.99 Question

It is quite a markup.

Gregor

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1418

Finlay · Single Malt Member Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 21

Looks like over charging to me as i would doubt they would make a mistake like this and for it to go unnoticed. Evil or Very Mad

Grant M · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:13 pm Post subject:

Perhaps the price has been inflated so that it can look like a great sale in the future. It is obvious the price is wrong as the Glenfiddich 18 year old is cheaper even when they are charging full price for it.

William · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject:

Hi all

I have contacted Sainsburys asking them why they are charging Â£39.99 for the Glenfiddich Rich Oak when the RRP is Â£30.99, they have responded saying they are looking into it and will get back in touch within 2 days.

William

Alastair · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:09 pm Post subject:

It will be interesting to hear what Sainsburys response is.

Harvey · Double Malt Member Joined: 12 Feb 2009 Posts: 77

I would also be interested in there response. I worked it out as just over a 29% markup on the RRP. Why do they need so long to respond Question

I can only guess.

Harvey

sorren · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject:

Are sainsburys the only supermarket to sell the rich oak or are the other big stores just a little slow to stock it ? Maybe thats why sainsburys are putting thier price up.....

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1418

Thats always possible sorren, i believe Tesco were the only outlet to have the Glenfiddich Toasted Oak but that was a Limited Edition release the Rich Oak is part of Glenfiddichs normal range so i would think everyone will have it eventually. Glenfiddichs own online shop has not even got it in stock yet.

Charlie

Martin G · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:26 pm Post subject:

I see it is still priced at Â£39.99 on Sainsburys website, this is clearly wrong considering they sell the 18 year old for Â£32.98 (on offer at the moment for Â£27.98) the 15 year old is Â£32.76 (on offer at the moment for Â£27.76). Therefore a price of Â£30.99 for the new rich Oak 14 year old would fit in with there pricing of the other Glenfiddich expressions. Why it should take all this time for them to respond i dont know and meanwhile people could be paying more than they should have to.

Martin G

sorren · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:48 pm Post subject:

I see its still up at 39.99, is someone having a laugh or what ?? Evil or Very Mad

William · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:35 pm Post subject:

I think i have had 5 responses now from various Sainsburys customer care managers saying they will respond within 2 to 3 days, i got another one yesterday. You never know, soon they may actually respond with an answer to why they are charging so much.

William

Crane · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:46 pm Post subject:

Maybe we should contact Tesco and tell them Sainburys pricing policy of charging Â£9 more than the RRP, i am sure they would love to use it in their advertising.

Crane

sorren · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:45 pm Post subject:

Just popped into sainsburys and the rich oak is now just over 40 pounds so it seems they will make a little profit Rolling Eyes

times must be hard....

Frankie · Master Of Malts Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 346