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Trades will usually not pass on discounts but then they will often have that part/screw/fixing/pot of expensive sealer/stopper/filler to hand. they will get £ for the old copper cylinder and pipes too.
the flip side of this is getting the job done better/quicker than you could do it yourself.
i’m happy with them getting the materials mainly because I can then say i’m not dealing with the kerbside delivery or carrying tiles/flooring up 3 flights of stairs!
Also as a sole trader in a different area it’s often not about the money but the thinking behind the penny pinching and questioning, it totally changes your mindset about the job and how you approach it.