> > The other big hardware place around here has the motto
> > If we haven't got it, you don't need it !
> 
> If that's Mitre 10's motto then it's about correct.
> If not, then it should be.
> 
> The Mitre 10 'megastore' near me is AFAIK the largest hardware store 
> in Australasia, and it is truly wondrous. It's not oriented towards 
> the professional technical but if there's any chance that something 
> might be used around the home then odds are that M10 has it. They 
> still in many cases sell at the individual nut and washer 
> level if you 
> wish to buy in 1's.


Metric?  

Typical response: Huh??? followed by ummmmm followed by maybe there's
some under the counter...

To be fair, most Australia hardware store are like this.  It's only been
40 years.  There are the occasional few owners who'll yell at you if you
use imperial terms.

Tony

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