I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I don't
shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q than
at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in stock if
the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.

Thank you for any info.



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Andy wrote:
I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I
don't shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q
than at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in stock
if the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.

Thank you for any info.



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What neck of the country are you in?

I've found Focus very dear,but cannot make a comparison with B&Q because
I've never stepped foot in a B&Q shed.
Mainly because I have a large local DIY handyman shop a stones throw away
and if that was not there then a shed called taskers DIY is by far cheaper
than Focus,Rapid hardware,Jems DIY,Wickes...and two others by me. :-)

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Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:21:17 +0100, Andy wrote:

I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I don't
shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q than
at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in stock if
the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.

Thank you for any info.

Focus has surly and rude teenagers as staff.

With that, I don't care if they are cheaper, which they aren't anyway.





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..andy

In article ,
Andy wrote:
I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I don't
shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q than
at my much-smaller Focus?

It will depend on what you're buying. They all vary. They tend to
advertise 'key' items and you compare with those while forgetting all the
little bits you might buy at the same time. And those add up...

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*Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack? *

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

I have always found focus very expensive. The same goes for homebase.
BandQ are quite cheap for most things and if you wait long enough they tend
to have a 'special' on each product area throughout the year. I have also
found their bargain bin a lot better. They do employ a minimum stock system
though, so you can end up being short a few times. I have also found that a
lot of their own brand is not very robust, but I guess this is reflected in
the price.

We do have a 'No Frills DIY' near us which tends to be very cheap, and the
quality is okay but beware of their own brand. It will fall apart in the
boot on the way home.

Wickes tends to be cheaper than the other sheds for building materials like
wood but does not compare to wood yards unless they have a special on. I
don't know how anyone else feels but I often leave Wickes empty handed as
they don't quite have what I want.. However if you are attempting a large
project you are best going to the builders merchants(James Burrel, Jewson
etc), who in recent years have upped their customer service training but it
can be hit or miss depending on branches.

I did find the pump centers very helpful and the cheapest around, never
visited the sister shops (build etc..) Though I do wish they would pay
attention to their spelling (I should not shout, hiding behind his spell
check).

I don't know if this is just me but my BandQ has started charging for bags,
5p, claiming it is for charity. I guess it is not free to make a bag, but I
feel a little forced into making a contribution in this
manner. ---Discuss---.

G.
--Save your 2ps worth and buy a bag from BandQ.

"Andy" wrote in message
...
I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I don't
shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q than
at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in stock if
the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.

Thank you for any info.



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I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus.

Eco's paintstripper is (IIRC) £8.49/500ml at B&Q, or £8.99/500ml at Focus...
but Focus also do a 2.5l bucket for £19. So are the prices at B&Q generally
higher or not - dunno.


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Steve Almond

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When a young man marries, he divorces his mother
-- Talmud

I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I don't
shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Apart from large ticket items like bathroom suites, Focus are painfully
expensive. They only supply hardware items in tiny packets for gut wrenching
prices. You're lucky if they stock the screw you need in packets larger than
10 for 1.99, whilst B&Q might sell you a thousand for 4.99.

I once made a comparison of a simple 15mm isolator valve. It came in
something like a fiver, with B&Q something like 1.50 and toolstation at
around 40p. I can't remember the exact figures, but they aren't far off.

Generally speaking, for hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, Focus
gives me a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach.

Christian.

On 23 Apr 2006, wrote:

I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I
don't shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q
than at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in
stock if the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.



Thnaks to all who replied to my post above.

Seems it shows that I don't shop for DI often as Focus are not
chaeper than B&Q which is what I thought.

I go shopping at B&Q then.

Although not for things like the 15m telephone extensiom cable whioch
I saw at B&Q a few days ago for £10.98. My local 99p shop does one
of these for, er, 99p.

Maybe the quality is not the same but they are not that far apart and
to look at the branding and packaging I would have said there seems
to be little in it.

In article ,
Andy wrote:
Although not for things like the 15m telephone extensiom cable whioch
I saw at B&Q a few days ago for £10.98.

I'd guess they made a mistake with the pricing on that one. They often do.
Check at the till.

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*Husbands should come with instructions

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

Andy wrote:
On 23 Apr 2006, wrote:

I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I
don't shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q
than at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in
stock if the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.



Thnaks to all who replied to my post above.

Seems it shows that I don't shop for DI often as Focus are not
chaeper than B&Q which is what I thought.

I go shopping at B&Q then.

Although not for things like the 15m telephone extensiom cable whioch
I saw at B&Q a few days ago for £10.98. My local 99p shop does one
of these for, er, 99p.

Maybe the quality is not the same but they are not that far apart and
to look at the branding and packaging I would have said there seems
to be little in it.

Forget the 99p cable, after a while the thing causes a no dial tone
symptom.

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Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:
Andy wrote:

On 23 Apr 2006, wrote:

I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I
don't shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q
than at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in
stock if the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.



Thnaks to all who replied to my post above.

Seems it shows that I don't shop for DI often as Focus are not
chaeper than B&Q which is what I thought.

I go shopping at B&Q then.

Although not for things like the 15m telephone extensiom cable whioch
I saw at B&Q a few days ago for £10.98. My local 99p shop does one
of these for, er, 99p.

Maybe the quality is not the same but they are not that far apart and
to look at the branding and packaging I would have said there seems
to be little in it.


Forget the 99p cable, after a while the thing causes a no dial tone
symptom.


I buy all my leads for everything from the Pound Shop. Never had any
problems.

Andy wrote:
I reckon the prices at B&Q are generally higher than at Focus. I
don't shop for DIY often so I can't tell how big the difference is.

Very approximately, how much more would I pay at my huge local B&Q
than at my much-smaller Focus?

Maybe there has been a price survey of DIY stores in a magazine.

I don't mind travelling to Focus to see if they have an item in stock
if the saving over B&Q's price makes it worth it.

Thank you for any info.

Use www.screwfix.com they always cheaper. Well, for me they have been.

:-)