Collins Complete DIY Manual (Hardcover) RRP £25 now £7.48 (70% off)!!! At Amazon

ukmonkey

Collins Complete DIY Manual (Hardcover) RRP £25 now £7.48 (70% off)!!! At Amazon

Amazon wrote:

Synopsis
Collins Complete DIY Manual is an international bestseller and the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced. This new edition has been updated with information on all the latest changes in products, techniques and regulations developed since the last edition (published 2001). This is an updated version of the long-established home improvement bible and a must-have for anyone interested in maintaining and renovating their home -- whether they're a complete novice, DIY enthusiast or professional. contents include: * planning * decorating -- completely revised with substantial new material * repairs and maintenance * home security * infestation, rot and damp * insulation and ventilation * electricity * plumbing * heating * garden projects -- inc. new section on decking * tools and techniques This new edition has been substantially rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations, covering all the latest products, techniques and regulations, including a completely revised chapter on decorating and a new section on garden decking -- proving that the Collins Complete DIY Manual continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date and user-friendly DIY book on the ma

From the Publisher
The most comprehensive and up-to-date DIY guide available
An international bestseller, the Collins Complete DIY Manual has always been the trusted reference for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers all aspects of home improvement with more depth and clarity than any other book on the market. This completely revised and updated edition has been extensively rewritten and features many new photographs and illustrations. It covers all the latest DIY products and techniques, and addresses recent issues such as CCTV installation and underfloor heating.

Whether you need to fix a leaking tap or knock down a wall, paint a ceiling or instal double-glazing, this book provides all the necessary information to get the job done.

Here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0007185235



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Mecoconuts

I wonder why Collins keep changing the cover of this book EVERY year.
Maybe to make you think there's a new version out. But it's still the 2004 version.

http://www.collins.co.uk/books.aspx?book=31044

format: Hardback
pub date: 06/09/2004
imprint: Collins
ISBN: 0-00-718523-5
price: £25

Anyway at this price it's an absolute steal if you haven't got one already !

Well spotted Ukmonkey !

The_Old_Bag

These are similar to the ones that we have been getting FREE from Tesco all yr on R&R. Labelled and sel £9.99, charged £12.99. I cannot remember them having the plug on the front, so don't know whether they are up to date re the electical regulations.
I think someone posted a couple of weeks back about they had RECENTLY had an R&R on it, but since I've already got mine put away for Xmas I haven't bothered looking at them. I don't know whether the latest batch of Tesco mis-prices are these newer versions
Hope this might help someone = check out your Tesco first !

ukmonkey

Thanks for that theoldbag, wasn't aware of this, but then again, I've never R&R'd.

The_Old_Bag

Just for you, ukmonkey, I've dug out my 2 free copies (- put away ready to be wrapped for Xmas - I do love Tescos:D ) and they do have the plug on the front and say they comply with the latest electrical regulations !!
Sticker still on £9.97, but I was charged £12.9x on both, - so got them both FREE
As I said in previous post, someone mentioned getting one quite recently so it may be worth checking out, esp if they expand their line in books for run up to Xmas

Suggest you check out the mis-priced thread sometime, you could have nabbed yourself a free Xbox/PS2/PSP plus game......or maybe not, as Tesco seem to be reluctant to hand back the £200-£300 plus the bundles for some strange reason !!
Haven't chanced my arm this time, but it's all VERY entertaining

p.s of course if you are hoping to get an R&R on this, just read the mis-price first page to know how to suss out if it will be higher, otherwise you could be charged the lower price and have to return it for a refund. Although at £9.97 it is probably cheaper than Amazon if you have to pay P&P !!

parkside_stroller

Maybe my brain isn't engaging properly after a busy shift at work but I can't think what an R&R is short for so ......... What is an R&R guys?


Thanks in advance.

notasdaftasilook

parkside_stroller wrote:

Maybe my brain isn't engaging properly after a busy shift at work but I can't think what an R&R is short for so ......... What is an R&R guys?


Thanks in advance.

Refund and retain. If you are overcharged you get your money back and keep the goods.

ukmonkey

notasdaftasilook wrote:

Refund and retain. If you are overcharged you get your money back and keep the goods.

...at Tesco.

mcallister1

ukmonkey wrote:

...at Tesco.

See the misprices thread for the latest items that have been spotted at a different price from advertised, and the discussion thread in Grabbit for any questions, though most are answered in the first post...

Lord_Gardener

notasdaftasilook wrote:

Refund and retain. If you are overcharged you get your money back and keep the goods.

Thanks, I never knew that!!

setonsteele8977

Thanks for this thread, wanted it for ages.

Seton