On Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:06:19 -0700, wrote:

On Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:00:36 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Monday, June 16, 2014 2:27:21 PM UTC-4, rangerssuck wrote:





Suggest in the future that you buy plumbing supplies from a real plumbing supply store even if they are slightly more expensive as you will be supporting a local business who probably gives superior advice and service.



Show me a plumbing supplier who's open on Sunday (or even Saturday afternoon), and I'll be glad to go there.

A while back I made it a point to buy some pluming bit from a real plumbing supply store. I was surprised to find it was over twice as expensive as the same part at Lowes. Since I knew exactly what I wanted, I did not need the superior advice.

Since then I found out that Home Depot and Lowes gives me a 10% discount since I am a veteran.

Dan


Superior advice? I wish!

I have a new washing machine coming from HD. They do not come with
hoses. First "associate" advised me to buy a set of hoses for $23. I
went to look at them when a second "associate" told me not to buy them
as the company will not install them. He advised different hoses and
to buy them singly, $16 per hose. Could not explain why the price
difference (snotty "I only work here" response). Apparently the second
hose is made in Canada (web site says Taiwan but never mind) I had a
careful look at the hoses - no O-rings! This set bells off so I went
to another shop where they sold a different set of hoses, specifically
designed ("required") for HE machines - price a bit less than $30 for
a set. This HE business was not even discussed in HD. At least these
have O-rings. Now I am really twitchy and go to the local specialist
plumber store - they will know! There I was shown a single hose which
they apparently sell to everybody. Any enquiries re-previously
mentioned subjects were met with blank stare. Cost per hose - $16
(with O-rings :-)

Right now I am consulting an Ouija board...

Here is the end of the story: The machine arrived today *with* the
full complement of hoses. So neither of the associates knew their
product.

Fortunately I can take the others back for a full refund.

Michael Koblic,
Campbell River, BC