price of Calor Gas

[Bob's Ma]

Hi
I have just purchased a 47 kg refill of calor gas for which I was charged £71.50. On speaking to someone from mid Wales and having a quick scan on the internet the prices were between £48 - £54. Now I wasn't expecting comparable prices but I do feel I have been ripped off as that's a big difference. So to be more prepared for next time, can anyone tell me the cheapest place to buy my refills from in future?
Thanks a lot

[Kevin Milkins]

Was it just a refill you purchased or have you been charged for a deposit on a botttle as well?

[bekisman]

Where did you pay that much for it? you are allowed to name the supplier, was it up here (Thurso / Wick)..
We usually get ours from W & D Ross at Riverside Thurso although not 47kg they were the best price compared to Gillocks, Travis Perkins and (I think) the heat centre in Wick.. Of course things change.

[Bob's Ma]

It was a refill - and we bought it from Travis Perkins in Thurso.

[bekisman]

Just did a bit of searching among my waste paper bin and this is the result of ringing around for a 19kg Calor a couple of weeks back (obviously out of date, but gives the relative price with each of 'em):

1. W & D Ross (Thurso): £28.89
2. J & J McCaughey (Wick): £32.00
3. Allans of Gillock: £32.40
4. Travis Perkins (Thurso): £33.09

[Bob's Ma]

Just having a quick Google and the prices for 19 kg seem to vary from £20.35 to £36.99. I also found a 47 kg bottle at £66 so it seems there is just a huge variation in price.

But thanks, we didn't know about the place at Riverside so we will definitely do our homework before buying the next bottle.