is wickes the cheapest place at the moment for gear? u can get 5 bags of multi or board for around £18. in b and q you've got to buy 10 bags for any kind of discount! what's the most expensive place? i was in homebase a few weeks ago and i'm sure they were selling multi for about 5 or 6 quid! they're giving trade cheque books out at wickes at the moment - all kinds of discounts through december. 20% off 8ft boards etc. not sure if u can only use your "cheque" once, though. 50% off all hitachi tools!