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Old Feb 21st 2010, 8:10 am
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Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse
Oh, I see... Ive not seen them here in the wild south.

So do you actually get a brit come out and do the odd job? must cost a fortune!
nope an Asian but the service is good and when you ring you speak to a Brit, huge plus
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So you phone Jim but Jamal fixes it?
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Old Feb 21st 2010, 11:47 am
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Originally Posted by kittycat1
Ta- I will go tonight!
Speedex. Cheaper than ACE, way more professional.
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Old Feb 21st 2010, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by GrecoRomano
Speedex. Cheaper than ACE, way more professional.
What is Speedex please? Sounds like something made of lycra.

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Originally Posted by Meow
What is Speedex please? Sounds like something made of lycra.

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Further down the road from Ace towards Dubai, turn right at the Oasis and Speedex is on the left. MUCH cheaper than Ace and way more choice for most things.

Not as "retail" but certainly a better place to buy tools etc.
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Originally Posted by Meow
What is Speedex please? Sounds like something made of lycra.

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Lol, how long have you been in Dubai?
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Old Feb 21st 2010, 4:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Roadking
Further down the road from Ace towards Dubai, turn right at the Oasis and Speedex is on the left. MUCH cheaper than Ace and way more choice for most things.

Not as "retail" but certainly a better place to buy tools etc.
Exactamundo! Bravo Rk, Jumeirah Janes ALWAYS fall for ACE, a nice little quail egg on top of the mountain of money of Mr. Al-Futtaim...

Should you be able to find it, buy a Protool drill, better than Makita, the only one to give 3 years warranty covering even the lithium batteries.
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Exactamundo! Bravo Rk, Jumeirah Janes ALWAYS fall for ACE, a nice little quail egg on top of the mountain of money of Mr. Al-Futtaim...

Should you be able to find it, buy a Protool drill, better than Makita, the only one to give 3 years warranty covering even the lithium batteries.
err...no they don't, jumeirah janes always pay someone to do it, we don't even know what ace is, let alone speedy place...

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err...no they don't, jumeirah janes always pay someone to do it, we don't even know what ace is, let alone speedy place...

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Originally Posted by GrecoRomano
Lol, how long have you been in Dubai?
Why should I know what Speedex is? I own all the tools I need.

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Originally Posted by Meow
Why should I know what Speedex is? I own all the tools I need.

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And you paid a fair amount to have them, factoring in your "financial planning" ability. I am afraid I'll have to LOL.
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Originally Posted by Madam Medusa
err...no they don't, jumeirah janes always pay someone to do it, we don't even know what ace is, let alone speedy place...

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Originally Posted by Meow
Possibly, but certainly ACE hardware will. Invest in a decent hammer drill and bits and it should last you 20 years.

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So we've finally got some investment advice out of you!!
You expect professional investment advice for free???

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Originally Posted by GrecoRomano
And you paid a fair amount to have them, factoring in your "financial planning" ability. I am afraid I'll have to LOL.
WTF are you on about? Still miffed as I didn't accept you FB request? We have never met...

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