woa2 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Just something I have learnt recently that I thought other HMVFers would like to know, as we all buy things from B&Q for our homes, garages and loved ones (MVs, of course). I have bought things from B&Q over the years, and I have had only one problem but it has now happened twice. It seems that some customers open boxes on the shelves and change or remove items from the boxes. If you then buy one of these boxes you only find out the problem when you get home and try and use the product. B&Q are aware of this practice and do change or refund without any hassle. My warning to you is if you buy in B&Q, or anywhere similar, is to check that all the security tape is still in place and the box is still sealed. My 2 incidents were a missing battery from a fence sprayer and recently a pressure valve had been removed from inside a shower unit. B&Q are good at returns, so always keep the receipt and you will have no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I had the same problem at Ikea. I quite like the house the way it is so hopefully, i will never have to go back there again. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Robert I assume you join us all on Wednesdays & get your 10% discount too. Tim my wife buys all sorts of nonsense there. I was surprised that some lamp stands she bought are all metal but there is no earth. Much as I am wary of H&S excesses in the UK, I think earthing metal is important yet there seems to be a casual approach to electrical safety on the continent. So she thinks it looks smart & I think it looks dangerous. Edited January 28, 2009 by fv1609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Do be carefull Clive.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So see what I mean, it makes all your lower teeth fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Robert I assume you join us all on Wednesdays & get your 10% discount too. Much as I am wary of H&S excesses in the UK, I think earthing metal is important yet there seems to be a casual approach to electrical safety on the continent. I don't quite qualify for the 10% discount yet, as I am only 57 (nearly 58). However I do use my Mother-in-Laws discount card which comes in very handy. I did go to Italy once and was appalled by the H&S there. Smoking is normal on petrol forecourts and the electrical plugs let you get live and neutral reversed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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