Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Quality and Price of Bunnings/Masters vs Specialty Store 10Jun 02, 2016 10:16 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Quality and Price of Bunnings/Masters vs Specialty Store 13Jun 03, 2016 5:57 pm It is bashing when you say , as Joker did, to avoid Bunnings under all circumstances. where did I say that? I noted in my post some of the exceptions. The question the op asked was how does the quality compare to specialist stores and that was what I was answering from my own experience. YMMV. The rest I won't respond to because this was not meant to be a topic about bunnings specifically but since most people shop there, it is the one most people have experience with. I've never shopped at ikea or masters so I can't comment on those stores. Why are you so defensive about people discussing their experience with bunnings? why do you care so much if others have a diffferent opinion? I still shop there for some things because of the convenience and honestly, these days where are you going to go for hardware items without driving miles? but other things I will not buy there and after my experience with their tapware, I would not trust the quality of bunnings products to deck out my bathroom since replacing a sink/vanity/tiles is not something to look forward to in a new house if it turns out garbage quality. I answered the op and they can shop wherever they like. Re: Quality and Price of Bunnings/Masters vs Specialty Store 16Jun 09, 2016 3:01 am erm China has some extremely high manufacturing facilities. Look where your Apple products are made as an example. I have plenty of examples of China made stuff that lasts a very long time. One thing I have noticed in my search for an investment property is the quality of fit-out in many buildings. While the range and Bunnings and Masters may look good when new I think for some items it is worth going for the possibly better ranges that dont cost a whole heap more as they last. Tools wise I am kinda with BE on the thinking. For hobby work you probably dont need Festool as many other brands will suffice. I did splurge for the fancy compound mitre from Bosch though. OP I would check some of the plumbing specialty stores and try and get as much as possible in one quote so they look after you. You may be surprised at what bargains can be found. Re: Quality and Price of Bunnings/Masters vs Specialty Store 17Jun 09, 2016 2:36 pm Same as everything in life it pays to shop around , I use Bunnings for a fair few things but also speciality stores or suppliers for others, I have found the price from bunnings on Gyproc and insulation is very good some timbers are ok but you have to check quality, like in our food shop we go to Aldi for somethings and also coles and woolworths its not a one stop shop. Hi, you've probably already resolved this, however, Commbank will probably pay the funds to you after you send evidence the work is done regardless the change in the quotes. 1 31784 Just to makea point about this, an approach that some people have found sucessful in negotiating these rises down, Is to provide some workings to the builder, specifying… 4 65233 Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much land is now costing if you aren't lucky enough to… 3 5352 |