Thank Goodness For Local Independents.

[Helewel]

Wanted to buy some elastic for my favourite summer trousers. Went to several well known chain stores whose range was not quite to my needs, expensive and packed in cardboard and a plastic bubble. Then visited a local independent where I was served by a delightful mature lady who knew exactly what I needed and knew exactly where to find it. I bought the 5 metres at 16p per metre. No calculator required and given in a paper bag. Result! I so want to buy something else there.

[AZardoz]

5 metres !!

How big are those trousers !?

[Buenchico]

For something as basic as that, I'd first try our local hardware store. (They stock loads of stuff that doesn't really qualify as 'hardware' and sell things like single cable ties for 5p!):
https://tinyurl.com/ycrwbz2d

For a bigger selection of haberdashery, I'd nip down to our local farm shop, where there's a specialist shop in an old windmill:
https://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk/garden-shop

(You can see the inside the shop here: https://tinyurl.com/yagbsczk )

[gness]

Oh, Az.....one of the best answers I've seen on AB! Sorry Helewel...but it was so funny.... :-)

[Sam1960]

I'm assuming it's more than one pair of breeks :))

[Buenchico]

>>> 5 metres !! How big are those trousers !?

Perhaps they're to be worn with these?
https://tinyurl.com/2ezuv5f

;-)

[Mamyalynne]

My first job in retail was in a Haberdashers that began in Victoria's reign and was firmly stuck there in most ways - it was a wonderland and a joy to work in.

Selling buttons singly and beading by the inch etc was great.

[AZardoz]

Chico, those are about the size of Queen Victoria's:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3795634/The-expensive-Royal-drawers-Pair-Queen-Victoria-s-knickers-sell-record-breaking-16-250.html

[Buenchico]

We are not amused ;-)

[Helewel]

The elastic configuration is very complex plus I wanted some to give to a friend. Lol

[Old_Geezer]

Great, while they're still around. But most find insufficient trade to be worthwhile remaining.