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UK distributor to close
Andy Barrett May 14 2008, 5:03pm
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BCK cites combination of reasons for closure at end of next month
BCK Products Ltd, the keyboard accessory and computer music specialist distributor, is closing down at the end of July 2008 when its lease expires. BCK’s Barry Crane and Gary Turner set up the company 18 years ago, quickly developing a most successful niche business. The pair blames bad debt write off, currency exchange rates and endless government legislation for the decision to not renew the lease on the compnay’s Ongar, Essex premises.
The business and / or distribution rights for individual product lines (including Ketron, Keybags, Keycovers, Keyleads, MIDItech, USB Interfaces and more), existing stock items, databases, warehouse racking, fork-lift, exhibition stand, computer systems, and office equipment are all available for sale.
Contact Crane or Turner for further details or to arrange an appointment to view and discuss – all sensible proposals will be considered.
Depending on offers received, the pair has told MI Pro that it will be business as usual until the end of June 2008, then July will be spent clearing the premises. Crane and Turner would also like to thank all their dealers for the business over the past 18 years and would greatly appreciate their continued support until they finally close down.
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Comments
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Posted by: John Balaam - May 15, 11:02am
Now this really IS depressing news. BCK have been a brilliant supplier for many years. They always have the stock, it's always here the next day, they are such a laugh on the phone. Their technical knowledge is superb. What more could you ask from a supplier?
It is a serious indictment of the business climate in the UK that such a well run company no longer has the incentive to keep trading.
Thanks Barry and Gary, you'll be sadly missed.
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Posted by: Chris - CY Music - May 15, 12:17pm
This is a real shame a great little supplier that offered superb service. I will certainly miss BCK although my small shop only needed occasional orders it was great to know I could always get a customer a keyboard bag within a few days.
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Posted by: jamie - May 15, 1:19pm
Have to agree with above comments. What a shame that BCK have decided to call it quits but at least it appears that they have got out before things got too bad.
Thanks guys for your help over the last 10 years
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Posted by: Yvonne Smith - May 15, 2:01pm
Very sorry to hear of this - I have used BCK for years now, and they've been one of the best companies i have dealt with. Always great quick friendly service, and a good range of products. Barry and Gary are always good for a chat on the phone too. Again, really sorry to hear this news. All the best for the future, Yvonne (Bruce Millers, Aberdeen)
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Posted by: Norman Enlgish - May 15, 2:14pm
Hi to Barry and Garry
This indeed is a sad day hearing this news. I would like to take this time to thank you for the very happy welcome and most speedy service that you have given Bruce Millers in Aberdeen in all the years I have dealt with you.
We wish you well for the future.
Norman English Manager Keyboard Department
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Posted by: Steve Clinkscale Music - May 15, 3:42pm
Very Sad News indeed !! I have had the pleasure of many trade show "late Evenings" over the years with Barry & Gary !! They will be a great miss to the Music Trade !!
I would like to wish them all the best for the future >>
Steve Clinkscale
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Posted by: Mike Underwood @ Sharon Music - May 15, 9:59pm
You guys were about the best suppliers that we could have ever dealt with. Reliable - always in stock - prompt - full of humour - and most likeable. Good luck for the future. Next time you're in Kent, give me a call - I'll buy you a beer!
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Posted by: John Holmes and family. Holmes Music. - May 17, 12:29pm
A very sad time for all of us who had the privilage of trading with BCK over the years. I can understand the reasons for your taking this step and shame on those who forced this on you. We will miss you, not only for the excellence of your service but also those 'Chats' we had putting the world in order. Take care Barry and Garry you are always welcome when you are in the area.
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Posted by: Andy @ EMIS - May 17, 10:46pm
I have been dealing with BCK for 18 years, so when Barry and Gary close the doors for the last time, our industry will loose the friendliest distributor we had. It is simply the diminishing keyboard market that has evaporated BCK's market. Good luck for the future, and you're always welcome if you're ever passing Bristol.
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Posted by: neil - May 18, 10:05pm
Another case of the internet have a hand in closing another buisness.I sold lots of midi files 20-30 disks a month now people just down load the disks that some idiots have put on there web sites for free, dont they have any idea? Good luck guys.
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Posted by: Duncan {Millers} - May 20, 9:19am
Very sad news,as all of us have said , THE BEST!!
Barry, Garry and team thank you for the wonderful service over the last ten years,we wish you all the best for the future.
Regards Duncan,Paul and Monika.
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Posted by: Dave Caulfield - May 28, 3:20pm
I have known Barry and Gary for many years and the business will not be the same without them - it will be better! Only joking Baz 'n Gaz. I hope it all works out for you.
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Posted by: Silv - Jul 25, 8:53pm
I am very sad to hear of this news.... Im a keen lover of Ketron Keyboards and wonder surely there will be some company that would want to be ketron distributor..... Barry and co have been great... Good luck chaps.....