Does anyone offer their customers HP? [Archive]

Michelle_HLD

20th July 2010, 12:35

I am looking at sourcing a reputable credit agent so my customers can buy products on HP.

Does anyone know of good companies that offer this.

I have spoken to a few and First Call Finance seem very good, but too good to be true perhaps?

Any advice on what I should be asking them?

KidsBeeHappy

20th July 2010, 12:52

Lombard deal with small companies as well as big ones.

MyAccountantOnline

20th July 2010, 13:00

I am looking at sourcing a reputable credit agent so my customers can buy products on HP.

Does anyone know of good companies that offer this.

I have spoken to a few and First Call Finance seem very good, but too good to be true perhaps?

Any advice on what I should be asking them?

We dont offer finance to our clients but in the past have had literature etc from Premium Credit who do/did provide funding for accountants fees - they might be worth looking into I assume they dont restrict their services to accountants.

Stretchy

20th July 2010, 13:02

Isn't some of your expensive stuff second hand (ex-arcade)?

Not sure a finance co. would be keen to finance a machine worth thousands, when you give a very limited warranty.

Just a though, although you can get finance for a car, that may or may not last for the finance period, so who knows.:)

Michelle_HLD

20th July 2010, 13:10

Only about 1% of the stuff is second hand arcade machines. You can still offer credit for second hand goods, like you said - cars for example.

It really isn't for this though. The idea is for our home use customers who want to buy pool tables/foosball tables over the Christmas period.

Stretchy

20th July 2010, 13:12

Only about 1% of the stuff is second hand arcade machines. You can still offer credit for second hand goods, like you said - cars for example.

It really isn't for this though. The idea is for our home use customers who want to buy pool tables/foosball tables over the Christmas period.

All the boring stuff then. I want the ex arcade Sega Rally.:D

Michelle_HLD

20th July 2010, 13:15

Don't we all?! I think I need to live in an aircraft hanger to fit all the things into a games room I would want. I will have to suffice with 3 pinball machines, an upright arcade cabinet and a 7ft outdoor pool table for now. :D

Williams lester

20th July 2010, 13:23

Don't we all?! I think I need to live in an aircraft hanger to fit all the things into a games room I would want. I will have to suffice with 3 pinball machines, an upright arcade cabinet and a 7ft outdoor pool table for now. :D

Out of interest, do you sell pinballs? As I don't see any on your site.

Stretchy

20th July 2010, 13:26

Don't we all?! I think I need to live in an aircraft hanger to fit all the things into a games room I would want. I will have to suffice with 3 pinball machines, an upright arcade cabinet and a 7ft outdoor pool table for now. :D

I was wondering that myself. I'm sure I could find space for it, once it was in the house, but how the hell do you get it in?

Michelle_HLD

20th July 2010, 13:30

Out of interest, do you sell pinballs? As I don't see any on your site.

Pinball machines are notoriously difficult to come by. I can source pretty much anything but there would be a wait time on it.

The new stuff is never very good (IMO) and does not have the charm of the older 1990's machines which are harder to come by but far more collectable.

Michelle_HLD

20th July 2010, 13:31

I was wondering that myself. I'm sure I could find space for it, once it was in the house, but how the hell do you get it in?

They can be broken down but not too much. You would still need a pretty big gaff if you we're to fit it in. My god they weigh soooooooo much.

Williams lester

20th July 2010, 14:00

They can be broken down but not too much. You would still need a pretty big gaff if you we're to fit it in. My god they weigh soooooooo much.

I thought they were heavy, but sold my WMS Junk Yard a couple of years ago on e-bay. The guy came to collect it and took off the legs, folded down the head...then picked it up and walked out to his van with it! :eek:

Michelle_HLD

20th July 2010, 14:25

I thought they were heavy, but sold my WMS Junk Yard a couple of years ago on e-bay. The guy came to collect it and took off the legs, folded down the head...then picked it up and walked out to his van with it! :eek:

He must have had a trolley with him. I've seen pins moved by one person before. Not something lil ole 5'3 me could do i'm afraid. :p