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Jethro_uk writes:
Not to buy anything from a retailer that doesn't stock spares/consumables.

Went to buy a pair of shoes earlier this year. Salesman had racked the
shoes up, and I asked for 2 spare pairs of laces, only to be told they
didn't stock laces. Just walked out.

If they had sold laces, would probably be many times the price of
somewhere like Timpsons.

I've had that with places like Carphone Warehouse, who are keen to
sell you a new phone and contract, but want a spare battery?
Forget it, they can't be arsed to sell anything like that.

Looking for a new bathroom bin, noticed a 3L jobbie in Tescos who - guess
what - don't sell 3L bags to fit. No sale.

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Andrew Gabriel
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