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| Quality of service | 6.8/10   |
|---|---|
| Layout of shop | 9/10 |
| Value for Money | 7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 |
By Helen of Troy
on 28th Jan 2007
| Goods purchased & cost | Multiple Regular Purchases |
|---|---|
| Quality of service | 8/10 |
| Layout of shop | 8/10 |
| Value for money | 8/10 |
| Overall value | 8/10 |
 Helen of Troy's recommendation | |
Huge variety of wares
Some very cheap
Nice cafe
Plenty of parking
Easy to find
Queues at checkouts (sometimes)
You can't shop there without a card
Some electrical items cannot be returned there if faulty
You have to remember to add the VAT on, as most stuff is marked up without added vat.
I love shopping at our local Makro store. It is easy to get to, situated on Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter, and there are always plenty of parking spaces.
There are a huge variety of things you can buy there - household goods and furniture, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, bedding, kitchen gadgets and utensils, office equipment and furniture, electrical items large and small, toys and games, CD's, DVD's, greetings cards, photographic equipment, phones, garden furniture and tools, general tools, car accessories, watches, perfumes, jewellery, TV and hifi equipment, clothing and footwear for men, women children and babies, baby equipment...
... and of course food - fresh, frozen, tinned and packets. Drinks of all descriptions, including alcohol. Household cleaning products and paper goods... The list goes on and on!
In order to shop here you need to be a registered card holder, and you have to sign in each time you visit. You can apply for a card online at the Makro.com site. Once registered, they will send you flyers of whatever they have on offer, and there are some excellent bargains to be had from time to time.
One thing you must remember is that the prices displayed are without VAT, (not added to food), therefore when comparing prices in other shops, bear that in mind. Not all you see is such a bargain as it could appear!
Beware when purchasing some electrical items too. Unlike Comet or Currys, they will not accept faulty returns, and you are advised to contact the Manufacturer. Ask before you buy.
Some of the foodstuffs I have seen cheaper in Sainsbury's or Tesco's too, so it's good to do a price comparison. Most of their goods you have to buy in bulk, which sometimes works out cheaper, sometimes not!
There is a nice cafe in the store for hot meals and refreshments. You can stop for a break while you are shopping if you choose to, but if you need the loo you have to go out of the shop and come back in again, as the toilets are situated at the entrance before the check-in.
During peak times there are often queues at the check outs. Many business people shop here for bulk purchases, and their trolleys are piled very high!
Makro is an interesting place to shop, but not ALWAYS the best place for a bargain. My advice before you shop there is to look around other stores, compare prices then see if they sell what you are looking for any cheaper. And make plenty of time available to shop there, as the store is very big, and there is loads to choose from. Also, bear in mind you may have to wait to check out at the end.
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Total Respect: +1
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on 28th Jan 2007
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