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Bailey Professional Dual Purpose Ladder 1.8m $118 (Normally $189) [Bunnings Nunawading VIC Only]

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Bailey Professional Dual Purpose Ladder 1.8m $118 (Normally $189) [Bunnings Nunawading VIC Only]
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he3at on 16/01/2012 - 23:48 files.ozbargain.com.au (306 clicks)

Right, it isn't a $2 ladder from K-mart, but in the real world where traders have to turn a profit, I'd like to share what I've found.

I've been hunting around for a ladder for home use lately and found this in Bunnings Nunawading (VIC). Original price is $189, but the orange tag saw it reduced to $118. Comparing the other brands found in Bunnings (Gorilla, Rhino, Geelong, Syneco), the design of the Bailey's Pro range is top notch and is probably the best that money can buy IMHO. Made in Australia is a bonus. This is the model that can be used as an A-frame ladder (1.8m high), or opened up into a straight ladder (3.2m high). Model number is FS13395.

Description and specs here: http://baileyladders.com.au/products-2012/professional-150kg…

Excluding mine, there were 4 left on the shelf. There was only 1 or 2 yesterday (before I'd decided to buy) so I think they've got some stocks in storage somewhere.

Interestingly, it scanned at $189, but Checkout Chick got that sorted quickly with a phone call. Receipt posted to use or abuse as the community sees fit. (Do Officeworks stock ladders? Could we get them for $112.10? )

One of the staffers I spoke to mentioned that Bunnings were no longer stocking Bailey, for whatever reason. Which is a shame as this series is the only Aus-made ladder they stock, and the construction quality does seem at superior to the MIC (Made-in-China) imports (ie everything else).

May be worth ringing around to your local Bunnings to see if they have stock.

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  • leoleakey on 17/01/2012 - 07:02
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    not everything made here better than MIC
    How abt your iPhone iPad and Mac

    • braddsey on 17/01/2012 - 07:31

      I don't think comparing apples and apples (so to speak).

      There is no doubt that products designed and made in china at the lowest price point will be of lower quality. This will not always be the case, but it is at the moment. Especially in the case of items made of metals (steel, aluminium, composites). The quality of the base material is not as good in china - the better quality product is used for other purposes, not consumer products.

      As for the Bailey ladder, great price. I have no need for one, but still tempted to go to my local bunnings, I have a hard time walking past their orange sticker clearance items!

    • he3at on 17/01/2012 - 08:46

      I cannot disagree with you (leoleakey), but in the case of this ladder, examining each alternative led me to the conclusion that the Aussie made Bailey is superior in design and construction to the presumably (I didn't actually check! but only the bailey Pro series are claimed to be Aussie made) Chinese-made Gorilla, Rhino, Syneco models on display.

      Now I'd really have egg on my face if those were made in, say, Malaysia.

      • downtime on 17/01/2012 - 10:08

        What about this ladder:
        http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_37m-150kg-heavy-…

        It's longer - 3.7m, multifold (more uses around the house), compact folding for easy transpost, and made in Taiwan I believe - at least mine was. At $79 (way *$%#@& cheaper than 3 years ago), it looks like a better proposition.

        • he3at on 17/01/2012 - 11:02

          I used to have one of those but gave it away. My reasons:
          - a relative fell off one some years ago - click-clack wasn't secured properly. Sure it's his own fault for not checking, but I get tired of the paranoid checking all the time, and the other half doesn't worry as much with the Bailey.
          - Steps are much too thin for my liking. Not being a tradie or even much of a handyman, I am not experienced in climing up and down ladders, so for me, the deep treads are a necessity.

          Agree that it is much cheaper than it was - I recall when multifolds went for $199 not so long ago, but for the above reasons, they're not for me.

        • kupkes on 17/01/2012 - 13:01

          Having used one of these ladders (and still having it in the shed) I found the ladder to be not as stable as our other ladders (including one of the expensive old multifolds). Yes it is great that it is small and light, but the movement when you get to the top steps puts me off a bit.
          A quick look at the picture of the bailey ladder makes it quite stable. I agree with he3at, looks like a great buy!

  • Bungleboy on 18/01/2012 - 18:57

    I happened to be in the market for a ladder so I went to Nunawading Bunnings (near where I live also) to check it out. The sign was still up but they were out of stock. I asked the info desk and they said all the other nearby stores were out as well.

    Fortunately I have little faith in the wisdom of Bunnings info desk employees. I went to the Vermont South Bunnings and they had it in stock but no sign of a sale. It scanned at the higher price but after a bit of persuasion I got someone to call Nunawading and confirm the price. They gave it to me for $118 as well. Wohoo!

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