An hour ago I picked up a sheet of 1/16th 4 feet by 1 foot ply from the model shop in Uddingston. This is, of course, nowhere near Merseyside. The shutter was half down, the door was open with the keys in it, and I just strode in (well, doubled up to get inside, if we're being literal, with a wary "Hello?" - always a useful phrase in case of a zombie outbreak.)
Within a moment, and not unlike Mr Ben, the shopowner appeared. He was just back from collecting some stuff, but more than happy to sell me some ply.
"£11.99"
...Which feels about right.
I do like that shop.
Andy