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Old 12-08-2009, 08:38 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by Shin Pad View Post
I deal with Lowe's in Phoenix when we are down there. I like it, but it isn't much different than Home Depot.
Bingo! I find these big box DIY stores to be pretty much a commodity, and I'm more about who's close than who it is. More importantly, it's about where I know stuff is so I can get in and get out quickly.

For me it's the HD on 16th Ave. Yeah, it's a smaller "express" store and doesn't have the full selection of a full sized store, but 80% of the time it has what I need. I also know it inside and out and know exactly what aisle to go to. I find service is on par with ever other DIY retailer - go at a slow time and you'll be fending off staff. Go when it's busy and they're MIA.

Would I go to a Lowes? Only if:

1) a good deal is to be had
2) can't find it at my HD.

Rona is sure to lose in this battle - there's no way they can match the purchasing power of Lowes and HD. Note to self: buy 2015 put options on Rona....
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