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On-line tool shop promises cheap, reliable service
 A complete and total tool shop has gone on-line and country people from the backyard handyman to WA's mining companies are ensured cheaper prices and reliable delivery.
WA tool company Transquip Direct has created an Internet shop which offers a wide-range of manufacturers and products for purchase.
Business manager Edward Roose said the company had addressed the two biggest concerns in the industry - price and delivery.
He said ninety percent of all purchases include the delivery price and said most prices on the site would be cheaper than country prices.
"We pass the significant cost savings we incur from a lean, Internet only, business structure directly to the client," he said.
"These differences trtranslate to a direct saving to the customer of as much 40% off retail prices."
"In remote or international locations out business partner Australia Post provide rapid and secure transit of the product, usually getting it to you within a few days and all you had to do was spend five minutes on the Net."
Mr. Roose said the web-sites first few months had been successful and he had high expectation for the online company.
"It is the way of the future," he said.
On-line tool shop, a new dimension
 For farmers looking for a more convenient way of sourcing tools and equipment, Transquip Direct has the answer.
Just go to the web address www.transquip.com.au and you will find an e-commerce site that will be the envy of most hardware or tool shops.
The easy to use on-line toolshop has a myriad of features.
There is a free advice service (by e-mail) where you submit you name and address and supply a brief outline of your particular problem.
The site is designed so those unfamiliar with the concept of e-commerce are guided, step-by-step, through the features the site offers.
The on-line tool shop at Transquip Direct has a range of air tools, socket sets, hydraulic and garage tools, hand tools, toolboxes and more.
There's a bargain basement link, an auction facility where you can bid for tools, and a chance to meet Transquip Direct owner "Ted the Toolman".
Transquip Direct has an exclusive five dollar flat-rate delivery arrangement with Australia Post to anywhere in Australia.
 The business stocks only the best brands and each item is backed up by a full national and international manufacturers warranty.
There is also a "help" function to take you through the process of purchasing, step-by-step.
And for those concerned about the security of online transactions, all orders are processed through SSL - encrypted servers, providing for safe credit card payments.
Other payment methods are available through fax and callback services.
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