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Thread: Pays to shop around
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12th June 2014, 06:19 PM #1
Pays to shop around
Needed some Aluminium Angle 40x40x3, about 6mtrs. Checked Bunnings, $49.90 for 3 mtrs so $100 for 6 mtrs, or $16.65mtr.
Thought that was a bit exxy and checked a couple of other hardware store here in Bendigo but they were the same price.
Checked Masters in Ballarat, 2160mm for $23.60, or $10.92/mtr. Much better but a bit of a drive.
SWMBO suggested I check the company where I buy my SS round bar, Masfield.
Yes, they stock it, 6.5mtr length for $41.25 or $6.30/mtr and they cut it in 3 for no extra so it was easy to transport.
As they say it pays to shop around! Some phone calls saved $60, gotta be happy with that.
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12th June 2014, 08:01 PM #2
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In my experience it is nearly always cheaper to buy from the metal merchants vs hardware stores. The product is usually better quality aswell.
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14th June 2014, 08:32 PM #3
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Ask yourself,
"Where do the $$$$ do the most good, your pocket or theirs?"
No brainer - it always pays to check around.
Mind you, if the local bloke is a few dollars more than the "biggies" I'll support him as he is the only poor sod trying to keep the "biggies" honest.