Not Noticed This Before

[niall Y]

I've just seen that B&Q are selling some Axminster stuff. The Moxon Vice in particular. Also listed are other vices and vice fittings. Is this a new departure for them, now they are reducing their number of outlets?

 

[Amplidyne]

Useful thanks.
Looks like there's lots of stuff on there.
https://www.diy.com/search?term=axminster&page=3
A lot for delivery though.

 

[BucksDad]

B&Q have been doing this for quite a while - they've opened up their website to sell from anyone and try to create a DIY amazon I guess.

It's actually really annoying - when I go on the B&Q site I'm trying to find stuff I can get in store the same day and now their site is cluttered up with a whole load of stuff you can't

 

[bp122]

B&Q have been doing this for quite a while - they've opened up their website to sell from anyone and try to create a DIY amazon I guess.

It's actually really annoying - when I go on the B&Q site I'm trying to find stuff I can get in store the same day and now their site is cluttered up with a whole load of stuff you can't

100%. Absolutely defeats the purpose of having a store to go to!

 

[Amplidyne]

But then I honestly can't remember the last time I went to B & Q. usually use Screwfix or Toolstation.

 

[Garden Shed Projects]

I bought some items recently through B&Q website using a company credit card. Proved a bit of a song and dance getting a VAT receipt from the 3rd party seller.

 

[BucksDad]

But then I honestly can't remember the last time I went to B & Q. usually use Screwfix or Toolstation.

Indeed. I have 2 each of Screwfix & Toolstation, Wickes, Axminster Tools, Ada Fastfix, Isaac Lord and a fantastic independent paint shop where I live. B&Q is definitely the place of last resort but sometimes needs must!

 

[ChaiLatte]

when I go on the B&Q site I'm trying to find stuff I can get in store the same day and now their site is cluttered up with a whole load of stuff you can't

That is why they provide you with a filter panel on the left side of the screen.

The "Sold by" or "1 hour Click & Collect" filters or both of them together will soothe your agitation.

Screwstation and Toolfix do a similar thing with 'delivery only by supplier'.

 

[robgul]

Agree on the B&Q "our supplier" offers * being a PITA - I also find that Toolstation is increasing the number of "at the warehouse for delivery tomorrow" items rather than in the local store.

In a totally different market Decathlon has a high percentage of "our supplier" products too.

 

[robgul]

Useful thanks.
Looks like there's lots of stuff on there.
https://www.diy.com/search?term=axminster&page=3
A lot for delivery though.

It looks as if all the Axminster products at B&Q are delivery only - Axminster just using B&Q as another front-end to their warehouse . . . and getting to the basic DIYer rather than professional/keen DIYer market.