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B and Q, Focus or Wickes?

which do members find best - B and Q, Focus or Wickes -(Okay , which is the cheapest?)

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  • Wickes..more limited range but cheaper
    The Early bird may catch the worm ...but its the second mouse that gets all the cheese!
  • Wickes every time. Then B&Q if Wickes don't have it, or it's more of a "DIY supermarket" than a "building supplier" thing.

    For example, I need a new venetian blind for Mum's kitchen. I will try Wickes first, but I won't be too surprised if they don't have them (because of all the sizes and colours they would have to stock) and I have to go to B&Q.
    The acquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force in my life. :)
  • hollydays
    hollydays Posts: 19,812 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Wickes.......
  • OxJak
    OxJak Posts: 108 Forumite
    Wickes.

    Not necessarily the cheapest but generally better quality. Got some planed wood from there early in the summer, and even though you get less than B&Q for the same price, I found it a lot better to work with.

    Plus there's a nice Wickes Extra a little nearer to me than the slightly grotty B&Q!
  • vansboy
    vansboy Posts: 6,483 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    & depending what you're buying, Homebase on 10% discount weekends & in conjunction with their Spend & Save card.

    & if you're a new home mover, Focus 10% off for 6months card.

    VB
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