Balmoral purchase

[Father Bill]

Actually, a number of highland retailers in Canada carry Lochcarron hose and flashes. I believe Lochcarron owns Burnett's & Struth, but they still supply other retailers in Canada. Perhaps B & S has the exclusive franchise for Ontario, but certainly not for the rest of country.

Ah.

My understanding was that the others had to order via B & S.

[imrichmond]

Ah.

My understanding was that the others had to order via B & S.

Since B & S and Lochcarron (Canada) are really the same entity, it amounts to the same thing. The reason for my intervention was simply that your previous posting implied that B & S was the only retailer from whom Canadian customers could obtain Lochcarron products. This, I felt, was a bit misleading, given that various other retailers, including myself, carry Lochcarron products. I have ordered direct from Lochcarron (Canada) and have not so far received any notice that I cannot do so in the future. As I said, though, whether B & S or Lochcarron (Canada) is the wholesaler really makes no difference to either the retailer or the end consumer.

[Father Bill]

Since B & S and Lochcarron (Canada) are really the same entity, it amounts to the same thing. The reason for my intervention was simply that your previous posting implied that B & S was the only retailer from whom Canadian customers could obtain Lochcarron products. This, I felt, was a bit misleading, given that various other retailers, including myself, carry Lochcarron products. I have ordered direct from Lochcarron (Canada) and have not so far received any notice that I cannot do so in the future. As I said, though, whether B & S or Lochcarron (Canada) is the wholesaler really makes no difference to either the retailer or the end consumer.

Well, it makes a difference to the end consumer if they are disorganized or misleading.