wont be using Screwfix again

[T & H Plumbing]

Well thats a lesson learned for future never to use screwfix again

as most know im new and had no tools or van blah blah blah, i had some luck yesterday and a family member happily handed over 2k to my business (loan) well off i went on my quest to purchase a full set of tools for my job, went to B&Q and they had very little to choose from, went to Wicks and i quickly ran out screaming so i had to turn to Screwfix as i had to start tomorrow (friday)

Im happy with the tools and gear i purchased and i thought i was happy on price until, i took the missus to the boozer for a pub meal, only thing i couldnt get from Screwfix was my beloved Bacho water pump pliers so i thought id source some on the net while waiting for my grub, this is when alarm bells started to ring i was seeing stuff i purchased from screwfix half as cheap on other sites, ill give an example unleaded solder in screwfix £25, an unnamed supplier it cost £11, i quickly realised i could have saved a ton of money if i could have waited for the delivery but coz this customer needs me to start in the morning i had to do it i feel butt raped

anyone else suffered my fate?

 

[Destroyer2813]

Solder is expensive as its fernox branded solder

 

[IDCHAPPY]

It's all swings and roundabouts mate, you'll always get stuff cheaper online as they dont have the overheads to take into account of being a huge company.
I've found Screwfix to be a bit cheaper than most of the other big merchants (apart from the wonderful :yesnod:
Williams & Co | Trade Only Plumbing & Heating Supplies :yesnod
They will more than likely take broken stuff back where as buy online and you may as well walk about with it hanging out your bum if it goes kaput(usually).

 

[lame plumber]

all the Ps comes to mind

 

[Best]

They have just opened a few stores over here & although I quite like them, I wouldn't think on buying everything there. Frankly they are too expensive for most stuff, or certainly not cheap.
They do have a good variation of things, to be fair & very fast on deliveries.
I think they are linked with B&Q - so what can we expect? def not as good as most trade prices!

 

[davidsr2]

I think you will find that you will use Screwfix again, they open late they're open weekends and from my experience if you have a problem with any purchases they refund or replace no messing. You will always find a cheaper price on the web for most things they stock however sometimes you just can't afford to wait on 3 days delivery. oh and sometimes you just need to have a feel or look at the thing you are purchasing just to make sure its right.

 

[Resolute]

If you sign up to plumfix then you'll get a slightly better rate. You'll find that most merchants are expensive until you start placing regular orders and sort out some discounts.

 

[T & H Plumbing]

i was desperate for my stuff today and screwfix was the only place i could get my stuff unless i drove 80 miles to a B&Q size of america

 

[Destroyer2813]

Surely there must be a merchants closer than a 80 mile b&q

 

[Resolute]

Think you need to do a search of local plumbers merchants. You'll find other places such as PTS hidden on industrial areas and see if there's a Williams near by - if not they do delivery and have excellent service!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Well thats a lesson learned for future never to use screwfix again

as most know im new and had no tools or van blah blah blah, i had some luck yesterday and a family member happily handed over 2k to my business (loan) well off i went on my quest to purchase a full set of tools for my job, went to B&Q and they had very little to choose from, went to Wicks and i quickly ran out screaming so i had to turn to Screwfix as i had to start tomorrow (friday)

Im happy with the tools and gear i purchased and i thought i was happy on price until, i took the missus to the boozer for a pub meal, only thing i couldnt get from Screwfix was my beloved Bacho water pump pliers so i thought id source some on the net while waiting for my grub, this is when alarm bells started to ring i was seeing stuff i purchased from screwfix half as cheap on other sites, ill give an example unleaded solder in screwfix £25, an unnamed supplier it cost £11, i quickly realised i could have saved a ton of money if i could have waited for the delivery but coz this customer needs me to start in the morning i had to do it i feel butt raped

anyone else suffered my fate?

learn your lesson deal with Williams problem solved

 

[Killy Bing]

For tools

www.its.co.uk
or better
www.ffx.co.uk

post up a thread asking before you buy power tools ect.

can point ya in the right direction.

as for bahco water pumps, you want knipex !!!

 

[brum]

learn your lesson deal with Williams problem solved

Yes I do know where you coming from
look at this 2no 4"branches £54.04 1 no 4" single socket coupler £18.39
These are from my local supplier just got invoice through today .
That's 2 no branches and 1 no coupler at £72.43 plus vat=£86.92
I bet this makes you feel better .

 

[T & H Plumbing]

i know what you guys are saying baout going and research other options but i need them tools for tomorrow in the future ill be using others and ive spoke to Ray he will be gettin my business in the future

 

[P J F PLUMBING]

learn your lesson deal with Williams problem solved

I stopped using any other merchants all my stuff comes from Williams !! The best you can get