Big chain supermarkets

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Originally Posted by b0son

I remember how everyone used to complain about Bunnings, and how they needed some competition. Then we got Masters. Bunnings picked up their act for a while, and you actually got something resembling customer service. But before long, everyone was complaining that Masters wasnt enough like Bunnings, and soon they were gone. Now we have Bunnings, back to treating its customers with disdain.

I feel like we have the retail sector we deserve in this country...

These are very generalised statements. Been to many bunnings and never had an issue with customer service.

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Have noticed of late a few Mitre10's scaling up their country stores with quite a few Aussie made products.
Bought some "Wobble T" expandable chain sprinklers, a couple of Aussie made rakes and Aussie watering cans, US made Sharkbite fittings. Bunnings sell the chinese knock offs.

Are you suggesting mitre 10 don't sell cheap stuff, or that bunnings don't sell stuff not made in China?