On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:31:42 +0000, John Rumm
wibbled:

Its odd really - Wickes probably most closely matches what I would
describe as my ideal DIY shop - and yet I don't actually use it that
much. Its hard to put my finger on why either. For sheet materials,
plaster, cement etc, its my place of choice. For electrical I would go
there only if nothing better were open! Plumbing is not bad, tools
mediocre. Decorating ok but limited. Kitchens etc are probably not bad
in that you can now but off the shelf.

I don't like Wickes' attempt to be clever by ownbranding everything. Some
stuff is obvious as to who it is made by (most waste pipes because it's
stamped all over them) and Speedfit is obviously JG, but I *do* like to
know what I am buying.

I fail to see the benefit of them doing it.



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