when did Grohe stuff become so cheap?

[needmorstuff]

so I am looking for a bath shower mixer and pick this, good trusted brand.
http://www.building-supplies-online...-1-hole-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-b0733aa.html

Then I see one that's "thermosatic" and think I need that.. and the ideal standard one is £323..
http://www.building-supplies-online...-hole-thermostatic-bath-shower-mixer-tap.html

come across a grohe one for £160 - no brainer? or have the watered down the brand?
http://www.building-supplies-online...F037xOsqgUxh5SWB2Tno3PamsFR0i3bVdwaAhWB8P8HAQ

 

[Dan Robinson]

Because the quality is shyte.

 

[needmorstuff]

Because the quality is shyte.

I got one for my kitchen a while ago thinking "oooh grohe" because I thought they were the dogs and I was underwhelmed.

Just stick to ideal then? am I overthinking it.... is a themrostatic bath shower mixer needed? trying to keep costs down but not at the expense of scolding my daugther!

 

[thereisawizza]

They must have changed manufacturing then, my Grohe stuff at home is 11 years old, in a hard water area and I've never had to lift a spanner in anger to any of it

 

[PullerGas]

The quality has goon down hill. Fit some of their stuff on new builds - that's how cheap they've become!!

 

[thereisawizza]

The quality has goon down hill. Fit some of their stuff on new builds - that's how cheap they've become!!

Blimey, that MUST be cheap

 

[needmorstuff]

you can even get it in wickes!

 

[Nige F]

Ah So ! Glohe.

 

[needmorstuff]

Ah So ! Glohe.

very suttle m8

Apologies for asking again.. Just stick to ideal then? am I overthinking it.... is a themrostatic bath shower mixer needed? trying to keep costs down but not at the expense of scolding my daugther!

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