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magnet or wren kitchens
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We got a magnet kitchen about 20 years ago:eek: - and it's still good as new.
We've talked about getting a new kitchen, but it seems silly when this one is in such good condition, and I haven't seen any I prefer.
So definitely very happy with Magnet.0 -
DirectDebacle wrote: »It tells them that in terms of furniture construction kitchen units are, in terms of materials and construction, generally at the bottom of the pile.
Bottom of the pile? Are you having a laugh?
Perhaps you could give your reasoning for this conclusion?If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands
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CKdesigner wrote: »Hi Meeps
The business model is similar to Travis Perkins owning Wickes as its retail business and Benchmarx for its trade side I suppose.
CK
Yeah CK, that's a good comparison to be fair!
The other comparison I use is my local butcher:
He sells bacon and he sells barmcakes (rolls, breadcakes etc for all you regional variants) and he also sells bacon barmcakes.
If I buy two slices of bacon and a barm and take them home and make a bacon barm, it's cheaper than buying a bacon barm direct from him. I'm paying for a service. (Retail customer)
However, if I was to buy 12 slices of bacon and 6 barms, the equivalent cost of two slices of bacon and a barm would be less than paying for them seperately (Trade customer) I could then sell on the bacon barms I make for less than the butcher is selling it for and still make money, and I make sure the butcher isn't losing any money.
It's a really simple business model when you think about it
If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands
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We got a magnet kitchen about 20 years ago:eek: - and it's still good as new.
We've talked about getting a new kitchen, but it seems silly when this one is in such good condition, and I haven't seen any I prefer.
So definitely very happy with Magnet.
I had a similar situation earlier this year. Customer bought a Shaker Cream kitchen 19 years ago. They are having an extension built, so thought they would have to get a new kitchen. As we still do exactly the same door, they just bought additional units from us. (Ok, slight difference on the colour, due to the doors having aged, but nothing too bad)If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands
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DirectDebacle wrote: »A better grade of chipboard:rotfl:.
Says it all.
You obviously haven't got a clue what you are talking about.
Furniture grade MFC is what is used by all the German brands and all the mid/high end kitchens produced in the UK.
Standard grade MFC is used in lower quality kitchens, such as Ikea, B&Q, Wickes, Homebase, Benchmarx, Howdens, etc etc oh and Wren...If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands
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we have now got it between 2 kitchens , the nero and the aspen range, is there any real differance i should know about these etc ,thanx0
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Just to give you a heads up fella,
Magnets kitchens use the same materials as the Benchmarx kitchen supplier (Gower). They are both part the Nobia group and use the same materials for their carcases.
Thought you should know.0 -
we have now got it between 2 kitchens , the nero and the aspen range, is there any real differance i should know about these etc ,thanx
Nero - black high gloss, PVC wrapped door.
Aspen - white high glodd, PVC wrapped door.
They are pretty much the same doors, just in a different colour If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands
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Just to give you a heads up fella,
Magnets kitchens use the same materials as the Benchmarx kitchen supplier (Gower). They are both part the Nobia group and use the same materials for their carcases.
Thought you should know.
So what you are saying is that because Skoda and Bugatti are both owned by Volkswagen, they are exactly the same product?
The only part of that statement you made that is true, is that both Magnet and Gower are owned by Nobia.
The product Gower make for Benchmarx (and Wickes) is made in Leeds. It is constructed from 18mm standard grade chipboard and is a flat packed product. The cabinets are then built up by Benchmarx in branch.
Magnet kitchens are made in Darlington at their own factory. They are a true rigid-built carcase and are made form 18mm furniture grade chipboard.
Completely different products - maybe you should get your facts straight before spouting complete and utter nonsense...If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands
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