On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:18:19 +0100, "Doctor Evil"
wrote:


"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:48:53 +0100, Tony Bryer
wrote:

In article , Andy Hall
wrote:
Presentation is important.

Homebase beats Wickes hands down on presentation.

You think so? Homebase seems to
be more expensive but offers a bit
more choice. Wickes seems to have
less choice but reasonably spaced
out.

They are not in the same markets. There is an overlap in some products, but
few of them. Wickes is aimed towards the professional and occasional
serious amateur.

That is only marginally true. One does not see a lot of professional
tradespeople in Wickes as compared with the traditional trade places.

Hombase even has soft furnishing. Look at the level of
women in Homebase compared to Wickes.

So not only are you classist, but sexist as well.

I agree with you that Wickes and Homebase address a different customer
base, albeit with overlaps, but 0/10 for your analysis.




Which do I prefer -
no contest. Give me substance over style every time.

I like both.

There's no point in style without substance, but if I can get good
products, well presented, then I go for that.

You are into petty snobbery and go to where the place is typical Little
Middle England.

Nope. I go for good quality products well presented. Period.



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