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post Jun 12 2017, 08:43 AM

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QUOTE(advocado @ Jun 12 2017, 12:06 AM)
looking at how fast they expand i think they follow Daiso business method, some self operate some franchise out. don't think they have the financial capability to open 1 outlet in every 3 new malls up.

might be wrong though.

right now there is nobody to match Mr.DIY, but who knows, it only takes 1 big China company to enter to crush DIY.
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I do recall during 2010 they did offer franchise
But I guess the fees will be way higher than last time
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post Jun 12 2017, 09:35 AM

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Miniso from China coming in.
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post Jun 14 2017, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(advocado @ Jun 11 2017, 11:20 PM)
Endah Parade biggest so far.
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Not Sunway Mentari near MCD that one?
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post Jun 14 2017, 04:30 PM

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QUOTE(happyday119 @ Jun 14 2017, 03:05 PM)
Not Sunway Mentari near MCD that one?
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don't know what is Sunway Mentari.
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post Jun 14 2017, 04:43 PM

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Nowadays u get better price rate and better quality than buying stuff from those traditional kedai logam out there.
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post Jun 28 2017, 12:19 PM

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QUOTE(advocado @ Jan 11 2016, 10:34 PM)
Mr.DIY brand rectangular battery (black/gold) seems ok. i use on Smart Tag can last much longer than Everyday or Energizer. But more expensive than cheaper brands. For AA/AAA usually go for Tesco or Daiso Brand (x10 for rm5.30). Only button batteries get from DIY because cheapest.
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I try to stay away from DIY batteries (those gold and black ones) as they tend to leak.

For AA/AAA, I think nothing beats the ones sold at IKEA. Cheaper and more reliable.



FIXMAN branded tools are quite decent. I had assembled quite a substantial set over the years for automotive DIY and they have not failed. It would have cost me a fortune if I had bought branded automotive tools.
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post Jun 28 2017, 12:23 PM

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QUOTE(Twins10 @ Jun 12 2017, 09:35 AM)
Miniso from China coming in.
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is it well known in China ?

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post Jun 28 2017, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Jun 28 2017, 12:19 PM)
I try to stay away from DIY batteries (those gold and black ones) as they tend to leak.

For AA/AAA, I think nothing beats the ones sold at IKEA. Cheaper and more reliable.
FIXMAN branded tools are quite decent. I had assembled quite a substantial set over the years for automotive DIY and they have not failed. It would have cost me a fortune if I had bought branded automotive tools.
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i got use the DIY rectangular batteries coz not many option. not cheap also.

but for AA/AAA, i find Daiso plastic wrapped ones more worth it, you get 10 batteries i think. i notice Daiso batteries got longest expiry date, now buy can go up to 2013. i stock them for emergency.

Tesco is cheap but only 4 per packs and cost more than Daiso plastic wrap packs.
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post Jun 28 2017, 12:28 PM

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QUOTE(leonhang @ Jun 28 2017, 12:23 PM)
is it well known in China ?
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miniso already in long time.

but different market from daiso & diy. more like cendera mata shop.
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post Jun 28 2017, 12:33 PM

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are tactix tools good?
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post Jul 4 2017, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(advocado @ Jun 11 2017, 11:20 PM)
Endah Parade biggest so far.
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last time i went there saw a lot of suspicious looking girl and guy entering spa
is it a real spa ?

QUOTE(advocado @ Jun 12 2017, 12:06 AM)
looking at how fast they expand i think they follow Daiso business method, some self operate some franchise out. don't think they have the financial capability to open 1 outlet in every 3 new malls up.

might be wrong though.

right now there is nobody to match Mr.DIY, but who knows, it only takes 1 big China company to enter to crush DIY.
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i felt bad for many pop n mom hardware store closing down because most people rather go to mr diy
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post Jul 4 2017, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(salacious fictitious @ Jul 4 2017, 10:24 AM)
last time i went there saw a lot of suspicious looking girl and guy entering spa
is it a real spa ?
i felt bad for many pop n mom hardware store closing down because most people rather go to mr diy
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contractors still prefer go hardware shops, coz DIY quality can be questionable when it comes to heavy duties, and the shopkeepers knows the basic stuff, but not good enough.

DIY, like it's brand, is good for DIY purpose.

in the end, which shop cheaper & can offer required item gets the deal.
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post Jul 4 2017, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(Tokik Siwok @ Jun 28 2017, 12:33 PM)
are tactix tools good?
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tactix and fixman brand from mr diy are quite decent...i used them also...also got some stanley.

quality & price

stanley>fixman&tactix>mr diy on brand
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QUOTE(shadow_walker @ Jul 4 2017, 10:57 AM)
tactix and fixman brand from mr diy are quite decent...i used them also...also got some stanley.

quality & price

stanley>fixman&tactix>mr diy on brand
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want to buy rivet gun

got the rm10+ mrdiy brand and rm20+ forgot what brand

mr diy rivet gun good or not sweat.gif
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post Jul 5 2017, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(Power Tools Guy @ May 2 2014, 12:12 PM)
daiso can undercut market because they want volume, different strategy from acehardware. mrdiy is following normal retail strategy, import then rebrand to own brand, place next to big name product, but margin is much higher than big name brand
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hi..may i ask how good is their powertool, like hand drill?..you seem like you are knowledgeable in this kind of stuffs..thanks in advance..
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post Jul 17 2017, 01:21 PM

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Bought this from Mr. DIY, primarily for the hex and torx head.
NI hope it would last for some years using on normal driver.




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post Jul 17 2017, 01:29 PM

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QUOTE(Twins10 @ Jun 12 2017, 09:35 AM)
Miniso from China coming in.
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Miniso stuff more hipsterish.
Diy stuff ..more pasar malamish...
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post Jul 17 2017, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(yushin @ Jul 17 2017, 01:21 PM)
Bought this from Mr. DIY, primarily for the hex and torx head.
NI hope it would last for some years using on normal driver.
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thing is these things, sometimes the size is like 0.01mm different making the fitting loose on the screw and end up damaging the head.

i bought a screw from DIY, it's very good, american flag design handle, and you can pull the head out invert it to change from - to + head, but they no longer sell it, they sell the same handle screw, but cannot be swapped.

bought another fixed head screw from them, the fit seems not as good as the one i bought.
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post Jul 18 2017, 08:36 PM

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Is there cat anti flea collar at mr diy?

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post Aug 15 2017, 03:40 PM

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go browsing around..and pick up a hardware knife for RM1.90..

Mr.DIY confirm get money from me everytime i'm going in..sigh.

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