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Posted by Nate Nagel on December 13, 2006, 6:24 am
David Nebenzahl wrote:
> TakenEvent spake thus:
>
>>
>>> Just another li'l data point about our favorite store to mock, bash,
>>> deride and insult here. Something actually in their favor for a change.
>>>
>>> I need an ordinary duplex outlet for a job. Went to OSH (Orchard
>>> Supply), one of the places I prefer over HD; the want something like $3
>>> for the cheapest one. So it's off to HD for this, where I know they sell
>>> those suckers for less than a buck. (They must buy them in lots of a
>>> million or so. Surprised they don't have their own house brand.)
>>>
>>> Point being, yes, I hate Home Despot, but they're clearly cheaper on
>>> some things. (Not all; OSH is actually cheaper on many items.) So the
>>> trick is to buy selectively.
>>>
>>> Oh, and their return policy is pretty sweet. At least from my
>>> experience, they'll take back practically anything, no questions asked.
>>> (But then OSH has a similar policy.)
>>
>>
>> How far is it from OSH to the Home Depot?
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> Not far enough to make a difference (they're equidistant from me).
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> By the way, Home Despot had outlets (15 amp white) for 49¢ ea.
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>
Were the ones OSH sold "spec grade?" I'd be willing to pay more for those.
nate
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