Our Business

At Big Brands Online, our relationships mean the world to us. Everything we do revolves around understanding our clients’ unique needs and ensuring they receive products that are perfect for their needs, lifestyles and budgets. So we work closely with customers who want to take advantage of our knowledge and receive personal service. Because when it comes to choosing the right home appliances, there’s a lot to consider.

 

We see our approach as one of our points of difference. We’re large enough to serve you with a great range of home appliances and small enough to care, with after-sales service as important to us as the sale.  

 

By providing hands-on service, even if it is via phone and computer, we’re seen as a refreshing option for people who want and choose from a range of appliance options and great service, from the comfort of their own environments. 

 

Even though we operate an online business – which we think is the way of the future anyway – we stick to all the best parts of a retail business. We're honest in all our dealings, reliable and reputable too, offering manufacturer warranties on everything we sell. If something’s not right, we want to make it right. 

We know that when investing in anything for the home that you need to research to be sure you have the best outcome. We’re not about one-off sales or making a quick buck. If you’re not ready to buy a home appliance now we’re still happy to discuss your options and share our knowledge with you. 

 

We don’t just offer great deals on big brands, but we work closely with our customers to ensure that they:

  1. are fully informed about their shortlisted options and then specifics about the product(s) they intend to purchase
  2. are confident we will do what we say we will
  3. have what they need as soon as they need it
  4. enjoy the buying process and are happy with their purchase long after the sale. 

 

These are the differences that ensure we have a lot of repeat business and ongoing customer referrals, which we’re always grateful to receive.  

 

Our motto here is: Dream big and dare to be different.

Our Business


BACKGROUND

Big Brands Online launched in 2009, and has been selling appliances online ever since. Maree from Everest Holdings Limited purchased Big Brands Online in December 2014, to further build our reputation.

With Maree at the helm, we have aligned with some of New Zealand’s top appliance importers and wholesalers, most of which have been in business for over 20-years. These brands are internationally known and offer strength in design, purpose, reliability and durability. 

By combining these brands with our values and pricing philosophy, we’re able to offer Kiwis a range of options to meet their specific budget and style needs. We also have a network of Service Agents throughout New Zealand, along with easy access to parts when required.

We’ve built a great base of happy customers who enjoy choosing from our great range of home appliances matched with excellent service. We build extended care (long after the sale) into everything we do because our customers are the reason we exist and allow us to do what we do. And we want you to be happy. 

We’ve upgraded our website to reflect significant changes in the online retail space and make the user experience for our customers a pleasant one. You can easily navigate to the information you seek, by product, brand, price, size, value, etc. Good design makes it a faster, easier and happier process to shop online. 

We love our customers and are committed to your needs. We look forward to commencing or continuing a beneficial relationship with you.

ABOUT MAREE  Owner / Director

With a background in business management, and a focus on sales, owning an online retail business seemed a natural progression for Maree.

Maree loves everything to do with business and communication is a key strength of hers. As a business consultant she was hired to help companies through tough periods and put systems and processes in place to help them realize their potential. Big Brands Online is a different proposition for Maree. It’s personal and extra passion-filled. 

“I enjoy greeting people, discussing their needs and assisting them to make a decision that best suits their needs.  Given that I don't always get to speak with my customers (especially those that buy online without calling us first), I follow up with a personal 'thanks' via email, and confirm their purchase and delivery times, etc. For me, a purchase encompasses the whole journey, not just the sale,” says Maree.

Her philosophy is: Treat customers in a way that you'd like to be treated! Our customers are always welcome to call Maree direct with any feedback or queries. 

What our customers are saying
I cannot recommend your company highly enough. Marie was extremely helpful on the phone and even spent time talking with me about options for the various products I was looking at. I ordered the oven on Friday morning and received it on Monday lunchtime. The courier company was also fantastic and kept in communication with me as to time of delivery. The follow up phone call from Maree a couple of days later was the icing on the cake. This company could write the book on customer service. I will definitely be using you again.
- Julie
Recently I renovated a small kitchen. After looking through the usual appliance stores and online, I decided to buy my large appliances from Big Brands Online. They had a great range and very competitive prices. The smaller, slimline appliances they had available were perfect for my little kitchen. Email communication with Big Brands Online was prompt and friendly, and the appliances arrived here in Dunedin, well packed and within only a few days - at no extra cost! I highly recommend Big Brands Online.
- Robyn Lee, Dunedin.
I can thoroughly recommend Maree as one of the most amazing sales/customer service people that I have ever encountered. Whenever I have rung her, she has always gone more than the extra mile to meet my requests. Maree is consistently top notch. She remembers me, she is genuinely pleasant and pleased to hear from me and she makes time to really listen and she is great at tuning into what would best suit my request and she gives very full information on each of the products I have enquired about. If only more people were like Maree!!
- Una Ryan, Auckland
My first buy with HomeKit was for a bar fridge on behalf of a client. I found the website and after looking at the products and prices available made my decision to purchase one of the listed products. The item came with free delivery in the local Auckland area and this added to the great deal on offer for the item and giving me significant value for money. The purchase was smooth and seamless online and the delivery was made promptly within the given time frame. The delivery person was very helpful and friendly topping off a hassle free purchase. I would not hesitate to recommend Homekit as a trusted brand for web based purchases.
- John, Mt Albert, Auckland
We found Big Brands Online Just fantastic right from our first phone call to the delivery of our products. Delivery was free. Unusual these days and much appreciated. The help and advice from we received from Maree was Wonderful. Nothing was a hassle and for a older couple who were a bit unsure of Online shopping she was a pleasure to deal with. We would recommend them as a very good firm to do business. Thank you for your great service Big Brands
- Bob and Barbara James
Just a wee note to say a big thank you to you and your team for your work in getting the right oven for my in-laws. They are very happy with it.
- Leon & Shelley Kyle
Thank you Maree for your helpful and friendly manner when I bought a stove through Bigbrands for my tenants.You went out of your way to help me with information, even having a replacement part couriered out to me so that I could meet a deadline.Having someone like you at the end of the phone is such an asset to your company.Many thanks
- Kathy Stokes-Holder
When I found the product I wanted at the price I wanted online instead of in store, I have to say I was a bit nervous about going ahead with the purchase. Those nerves I had seem silly now, as Big Brands Online have surpassed every other large purchase I have made in shops in terms of customer care and very prompt delivery. Maree and the team have great product knowledge, great prices, and offer great service so I would unreservedly recommend you give them a try.
- Sonja Ireland
I recently ordered a new stove from Big Brands Online. It was delivered to my front door (in Marlborough) within 4 days. By ordering from Big Brands Online I saved 15% - and it was delivered to my door. Well done.
- Gary Thorpe