Bunnings - Where Low Prices Are Just The Beginning :/

ibfragalot on 13/03/2016 - 12:54
Last edited 13/03/2016 - 19:49

Check out this picture comparison first, to see what I'm talking about

The same occurs across many, many other products at Bunnings. Eg. compare the same model pressure washer at Bunnings and Supercheap. The Bunnings version will have a "B" on the model name, and far shorter hose to save on cost. Is this right? Does the wider public accept this as OK? Who wins in the end? Not the public I don't think, and not the manufacturer who must reduce the quality of their product (and brand) in order to stay in the nation's largest hardware store.

Edit: If I could easily find more examples I would, but I've spent a fair bit of time on this already, it was'nt intended as a public service announcement as many people I've spoken to over the years know about this. Just look carefully next time you're making a ~$100+ purchase at Bunnings, Supercheap, against a 'regular' toolshop. You'll see the differences.

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[Deactivated] on 13/03/2016 - 12:57

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"The same occurs across many, many other products at Bunnings"

Can you provide other examples for those of us too lazy to do the legwork to backup your argument?
- ibfragalot on 13/03/2016 - 19:28
  
  I think I've done enough, this isn't exactly a breaking news story - it's fairly well known. I had thought!
  
  Edit: And a downvote for not feeding lazyness…? Right-o.
  
  Edit 2: No need to downvote the guy above, he's just being honest.
whooah1979 on 13/03/2016 - 13:08

The Bunnings version will have a "B" on the model name, and far shorter hose to save on cost. Is this right?

how how short are we talking about? 5m vs 4m or 5m vs 3m? how much is the price difference between bunnings's and sca's models?
grasstown on 13/03/2016 - 13:12

can you link to the pressure washer example. i checked 3 bunning model numbers on the website and saw none with a b in front.
- ibfragalot on 13/03/2016 - 19:47
  
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  Pressure washer example is from 5+ years ago, I've not seen it since as I have'nt shopped for one since, but yes I've heard they no longer have the B. It was so obvious. B for Bunnings, and S for Supercheap. The Bunnings model had a 1m shorter hose but kept the accessories, and the Supercheap model had the regular length hose but no accessories. I chose the Supercheap model. These days I'm sure its less obvious - like on these Makita saws, the regular model number is 842, and the Bunnings is 843.
QuickToThePointless on 13/03/2016 - 14:23

Interesting thread….look forward to more examples
holdenmg on 13/03/2016 - 14:46

+3

If you look at https://sydneytools.com.au/makita-mt582-maktec-1050w-190mm-7… you can see SydneyTools.com.au are also offering the same Steel plate base.

I guess it is a race to the bottom.

Also, look at the WP thread:
Do not Shop with Sydney Tools.
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2289266&…
- ibfragalot on 13/03/2016 - 19:30
  
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  That does look like an entirely different model (at least in color and design), so it's not like the bunnings one where it looks identical (even the model number is barely different).
  - holdenmg on 13/03/2016 - 19:32
    
    Agreed, but my point is (while different) SydneyTools are happy to put it out there, despite it not having an Aluminium Plate.
    
    On the models mention, there are also differences in the Warranty being:
    1Y from Sydney Tools https://sydneytools.com.au/makita-hs7600sp-1200w-185mm-7-1-4… on HS7600SP
    
    and 2Y from Makita/Bunnings on http://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-185mm-1200w-corded-circula… and http://www.makita.com.au/Warranty-Registration/makita-limite… on HS7000SP
    - ibfragalot on 13/03/2016 - 19:58
      
      Just make sure you photocopy the receipts… the Bunnings thermal receipts fade very very quickly. You'd think an organisation requiring proof of purchase for expensive products would take more care with the receipts.
    - holdenmg on 13/03/2016 - 20:03
      
      +2
      
      http://www.bunnings.com.au/returns
      
      Just take a photo of the receipt when buying or if buying online, you would get a receipt in your E-mail that won't fade.
    - ibfragalot on 13/03/2016 - 20:51
      
      +1
      
      @holdenmg: +1 exactly what I do :)
andy19363 on 13/03/2016 - 19:57

Some people just cannot get their head around "photo is for illustration purposes only"
Troposa on 14/03/2016 - 08:36

+1

Actually I found this interesting.
Did a quick image search and found this
http://www.totaltools.com.au/makita-1200w-185mm-circular-saw…
x2r9ypbj on 14/03/2016 - 08:42

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WOW CAN'T WAIT UNTIL OUR NEW BUNNINGS STORE IN LEOPOLD VICTORIA IS UP AND RUNNING.
SO CLOSE TO MY HOME AND K MART NEARBY PLUS ALDI AS WELL.
- Mikinoz on 14/03/2016 - 08:43
  
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  Take the caps lock off move away from the keyboard
  - Troposa on 14/03/2016 - 08:50
    
    They are very exited. Nothing wrong with exited!?
    - Mikinoz on 14/03/2016 - 08:56
      
      +3
      
      or even excited
inherentchoice on 14/03/2016 - 10:59

+1

Bunnings: bung things.
30Something on 19/03/2016 - 17:08

+1

I had to buy a lawn mower. I looked at bunnings one's and they all seemed cheap and low quality.
I ended up buying one from Mowers Glore and this beast has been with me for like 5 years and still runs like new. Only had to change blades once. The guys at mowers glore told me that I would never find similar brand and model in bunnings.
kev98 on 25/01/2017 - 14:01

Was just looking at buying this circular saw as I saw it at Bunnings today. Might go with the Sydney tools one instead

Have noticed they have a Makita cordless hammer drill there which identical one sells at other tool shops for $50 cheaper. Of course the model number is slightly different but specs are same.

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