On Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:34:37 +0000
Steve Walker wrote:

On 14/03/2018 18:31, Scott M wrote:

Now, I rarely go into shops these days and I actually felt so
overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff they did have that it
occurred to me that browsing web sites and catalogues suits me far
better for planning and buying for projects that the loss of the
"go and poke and prod" isn't much of a problem.

For most things I prefer an actual shop where I can go and look at
what I want and, when I find the right item, can pay and walk away
with it.

I tend to check prices and availability online before going to
Wickes/Currys/whoever.