Many of the US ones have also been killed off by the big variety stores, as well. The remaining ones are either geographically separated from the big guys or belong to families who don't put massive profits first on their list.
Jack in NY
On 12/23/2011 5:52 AM, Ian Ellison wrote:
> I've got to say that in my experience, US hardware stores knock spots off
UK
> ones. I always wonder how they can hold such wide stocks and still make a
> living...
The British ones have suffered at the hands of big DIY chains. There are
still a few good ones like Gills in Oxford where you can buy a handful of
nails or copper washers loose, not in overpriced blister packs.
IanE
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