Is anybody interested in my ramblings on Travis Perkins or am I just talking to myself here?!
Anyway - I take back what I wrote above.... went in today for some sheets of plasterboard (1800x900x12.5mm). I usually buy this from Magnet, who last time did it for 2.46 GBP per sheet, incl VAT. Today Magnet were shut for for some reason, so decided to go down to TP to wave the magic card at them. I was charged 5.23 per sheet, which was the 'local rate', and although my card was swiped, apparently no further discount was applicable. Well over double the competitors' price. So as far as I'm concerned, I will continue to restrict my purchases there to occasional specialist stuff I can't get anywhere else!
(One benefit of the card I did discover today, belatedly!, is that 'for now' it confers free delivery; something mormally restricted to credit account holders.)
David