On Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:35:30 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

Was repairing an old UK built amp today and noticed one of the rubber feet
was missing. It was held in place by a self tapper - a bit like a small
seat buffer. Perhaps a 1/2" in diameter.

So had a look in B&Q to see if they had something similar. They had, but
self adhesive. And 3.68 for four. For four small pieces of plastic.
Perhaps people don't look at what things cost these days - relying on a
fair pricing policy?

I didn't buy them.

A lot of their stuff is a total rip off. Homebase seem the worst for
overcharging though.

Although they have a more limited stock the quality and price of the
stuff at Wickes isn't bad.

Industrial suppliers are best generally, and they will adjust their
prices when mutually beneficial.

Having said that, Homebase do on occasions come out with ridiculous
offers. These are restricted to a few branches and come out of the
blue. Over the last year I have bought a jigsaw, lighting equipment
and loft insulation at a fraction of their normal retail price.

All are short term and dictated by "head office".

Maybe there is a method to their madness though, as the opportunity
for a bargain keeps me dropping in and I always end up coming out with
some grossly overpriced trinket.

Come to think of it that sums up my shopping technique with Aldi and
Lidl too.

Perhaps it's a tools/ hardware thing.

Oh BTW

Try tap washers and superglue. This has the advantage that the amp now
contains a source of plumbing consumbles [as long as you dont overdo
the superglue]

HN