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My friend told me that the home-fix outlet at Compass One was repossessed. He sent me a photo of the notice outside the unit. Was surprised that home-fix closed down. They are like everywhere and seems to be doing well.

 

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Hardware stores in malls kinda do not make sense. Other major hardware shops are located in industrial areas which make more sense to me. End up the company start to sell stuff unrelated to hardware(to attract buyers) which add to capital costs.

 

Maybe it's just this one branch. I hope.

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Hardware stores in malls kinda do not make sense. Other major hardware shops are located in industrial areas which make more sense to me. End up the company start to sell stuff unrelated to hardware(to attract buyers) which add to capital costs.

 

Maybe it's just this one branch. I hope.

Hardware I buy from Taobao

Even aircon parts like pcb board

Even washing machine drainage pump, pcb board

Damn everything also Taobao :XD:

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Hardware I buy from Taobao

Even aircon parts like pcb board

Even washing machine drainage pump, pcb board

Damn everything also Taobao :XD:

 

Good point. Even for ppl who DIY such as yourself will buy online.

 

Actually the point of do it yourself is to save on cost. The company calls themselves DIY but the cost of things are too high to DIY. Kinda ironic.

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Tough business model. The DIY scene here is weak. Most people rather call a handyman or plumber. We don't have a garage or shed to keep tools. Some homes don't even have ladder, spanner or proper tool kit. Not to mention drills etc.

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They are seriously over priced.

 

That again, that's coming from a person that used to be from factory settings.

Agreed. Overpriced and unknowledgeable sales staff

 

Mr.DIY a lot cheaper. But sales staff equally unknowledgeable

 

Compared to places like Bunnings in Oz or Home Depot in US, DIY knowledge in Sg really gotta DIY....

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i always go to the neighbourhood hardware store

 

the uncle always gives the right advice for diy....saved me a lot of hassle and frustration

 

sometimes a correct washer makes all the difference

 

[dizzy] 

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Agreed. Overpriced and unknowledgeable sales staff

 

Mr.DIY a lot cheaper. But sales staff equally unknowledgeable

 

Compared to places like Bunnings in Oz or Home Depot in US, DIY knowledge in Sg really gotta DIY....

 

you mean the MY Mr DIY?

 

those are really the real deal at DIY price.

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you mean the MY Mr DIY?

 

those are really the real deal at DIY price.

 

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Yeah the Msia MrDIY. They've started to open in sg too. There's a big one at Westgate. Prices are lower than Homefix/Selfix for the same product. For example, i bought the WD40 a/c cleaner for $11.50 there vs $13.50 at Selfix downstairs.
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Yeah the Msia MrDIY. They've started to open in sg too. There's a big one at Westgate. Prices are lower than Homefix/Selfix for the same product. For example, i bought the WD40 a/c cleaner for $11.50 there vs $13.50 at Selfix downstairs.

 

 

wow did  not know DIY is here locally. Swagu me.

 

 

i east sider..... [blush]

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Tough business model. The DIY scene here is weak. Most people rather call a handyman or plumber. We don't have a garage or shed to keep tools. Some homes don't even have ladder, spanner or proper tool kit. Not to mention drills etc.

 

I have 2 ladders and 3 drills....  

 

None from Home Fix.   [laugh]

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When closing down sales ... [smash]

Maybe closing down prices still higher than neighbourhood hardware shop regular price....lol Edited by Soya
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missed those mega diy store in US and China.

 

sin diy store are way too small to attract any attention.

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