Richard S
Established Member
Called into Travis and Perkins Northampton today and for two boards of planed Meranti 210mm x 19mm x 5.1M I was quoted ..................................£364 PLUS VAT!!!!, now i realise I was in my work clothes and therefor somewhat smarter than my woodworking clothes, so I probably looked like a good victim to the irk behind the counter. However by my calculations that works out at £250 plus vat per cubic foot. Are you sure says I, "yeah" grunts the kid behind the counter.
I know I should have followed my own instincts and kept away from the place, I've never received good or even satisfactory service here, I know its aimed at the trade but they open the doors to the public and are prepared to take my money, only not on this occasion.
Sorry to rant on but this episode has left me somewhat aghast and almost, as I'm sure you can tell, lost for words, or have I got it completely wrong.
Richard
I know I should have followed my own instincts and kept away from the place, I've never received good or even satisfactory service here, I know its aimed at the trade but they open the doors to the public and are prepared to take my money, only not on this occasion.
Sorry to rant on but this episode has left me somewhat aghast and almost, as I'm sure you can tell, lost for words, or have I got it completely wrong.
Richard