On Sat, 3 Oct 2020 14:35:36 +0100, alan_m wrote:

On 03/10/2020 09:44, Chris B wrote:


That is a fair point, and as someone else said I have the opportunity to
spend half a day looking for the best price.* In practice however these
days with google it takes but seconds to get the best price.

Go and Google for the best price for, say, a TV (identical model
numbers) or white goods (identical model numbers). Prices inclusive of
delivery and only from those suppliers with stock who can deliver
quickly. You may find that it takes more than a few seconds.

About 10 years ago I was looking at a Samsung 36" TV. John Lewis £x; best
from a 'real' shop £x+150+£25 delivery and 1-year warranty, extra 4 years
for quite a lot.
JL: £100 cash to reclaim from Samsung, free delivery and a 5-year warranty.
That, plus JL being a bus-ride away, plus service - JL it was.
Cheaper ain't always less expensive.
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Peter.
The gods will stay away
whilst religions hold sway