When to buy?

[johnjohn]

Hi all,

Just received permission from the Parish Council to put up a proper polytunnel , we have only had blowaway tunnels before.

I'm allowed 8'x25' max so that is what I'm intending to get.

My question to you more experienced types is about when to buy for max value for money.

Is there much discounting by the manufacturers prior to Christmas or in the new year sales or perhaps early spring?

It wouldn't be going up until next year so I'm happy to wait if I can get a better price- what's your experience?

[Alison]

It varies to be honest. I think mine was bought January time and I did indeed get some offer or other at the time. Didn't get around to putting it up until the end of February as it was too bloomin' cold but it was great to have it ready by the time I wanted to plant stuff in it in mid spring and a Feb erection did mean that I could sort the bed out inside it when it was still rather cold outside

[lottie dolly]

have look on Ebay,a fellow allotemnteer got one for about £40 quid,the 25m strong steel one,it was got aprox jan/feb time,when stocks were being cleared out,it was a 10 x 20 ft,cover only the green stuff,but am sure it could be replaced,

[Bigmallly]

and a Feb erection did mean that I could sort the bed out inside it when it was still rather cold outside

Careful Alison.................

[johnjohn]

Thanks Alison and lotty.

Nice one BM, I was waiting for that sort of comment from Snadger but you got in first!

[Alison]

Careful Alison.................

Smutty minds the lot of you!