Kiwi_BMW 89 Report post Posted February 22, 2023 I heard that Milland is shutting the doors as of this Friday. Anybody else heard this? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted February 22, 2023 What! Miland were exceptional in service and parts availablity. Sad to hear if this is the case Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted February 23, 2023 Bummer. Tough times. Reselling parts out of Germany with freight so expensive and slow; inflation denting disposable income; tough business environment to survive in. Two lockdowns harm on the economy still being realised. In Wellington the number of retail and hospitality spaces available for lease is stunning, it's like 1990 (or worse). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted February 23, 2023 Tough times around the world. At least we have our health. Most Wellington CBD workers seem to have flexible working options since COVID, so like me are spending their lunch money elsewhere 2-3 days a week. Part of this has to come down to promotion. Being in the BMW scene for around 15 years, I've not come across MillAnd. If I had stumbled upon their website, I would probably not bother as it appears to lack the ability to see their stock and therefore compare prices. Then again, the owner might have just retired or there may be other reasons non-financial for the closure. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Blackie said: Tough times around the world. At least we have our health. Most Wellington CBD workers seem to have flexible working options since COVID, so like me are spending their lunch money elsewhere 2-3 days a week. Part of this has to come down to promotion. Being in the BMW scene for around 15 years, I've not come across MillAnd. If I had stumbled upon their website, I would probably not bother as it appears to lack the ability to see their stock and therefore compare prices. Then again, the owner might have just retired or there may be other reasons non-financial for the closure. I have heard the name a few times but never dealt with them either. Trademe dealer? If so that place sucks for parts now. Swamped by dropships. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Driftit said: I have heard the name a few times but never dealt with them either. Trademe dealer? If so that place sucks for parts now. Swamped by dropships. Paul at MillAnd has been in business for years. Really good guy to deal with - knows his stuff. He does do TradeMe listings but typically only for special deals, and to maintain a web presence. Most of his work is via phone or email. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 24, 2023 8 hours ago, Blackie said: I would probably not bother as it appears to lack the ability to see their stock and therefore compare prices. Yeah that is the main issue for just about all BMW parts suppliers in NZ and why i rarely use them. No one seems want to invest in a basic ecommerce platform. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwi_BMW 89 Report post Posted February 24, 2023 4 hours ago, gjm said: Paul at MillAnd has been in business for years. Really good guy to deal with - knows his stuff. He does do TradeMe listings but typically only for special deals, and to maintain a web presence. Most of his work is via phone or email. Paul worked for BMW before branching out on his own, the local dealer wasn't very happy apparently. From what I'm told Paul is closing because he got a job offer that was too good to turn down 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted February 25, 2023 Sorry to hear this. Paul was a good bugger and gave great service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted March 5, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 9:33 AM, Blackie said: Tough times around the world. At least we have our health. Most Wellington CBD workers seem to have flexible working options since COVID, so like me are spending their lunch money elsewhere 2-3 days a week. Part of this has to come down to promotion. Being in the BMW scene for around 15 years, I've not come across MillAnd. If I had stumbled upon their website, I would probably not bother as it appears to lack the ability to see their stock and therefore compare prices. Then again, the owner might have just retired or there may be other reasons non-financial for the closure. I brought a bit from him over the years, all over phone and email. Good service and prices, shipped over night with most things in stock. All dissapearing slowly one by one sadly. Be a shame to have to order from over seas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 5, 2023 14 hours ago, polley said: All dissapearing slowly one by one sadly. Be a shame to have to order from over seas. We still have EuroItalian. Gavin sold to Rodney but the purpose is the same. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
