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#1 by
Sheldonboy
, Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:03 pm
It will be a sad shame if Jessops go bust, there are very few dedicated camera shops around now.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20958659
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I'm not sure about the former.
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#2 by
Deleted User
, Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:37 pm
Wonder how many others will go under this year ?
#3 by
mikejee
, Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:46 pm
It's a shame , as cameras are one thing i would like to see and ask a salesman about before buying. the fault of this is in the gross over expansion of the firm some years ago. In Reading they opened 2 shops, and there was no way that this was justified except to boost the egos of the management. On ewent soem time ago(and quite rightly), and now maybe the other will also
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#4 by
astoness
, Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:33 am
just heard that over 200 jessop shops at risk..also heard that M&S have hit a slump...
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#5 by
phil
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, Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:43 am
The trouble is that cameras are so cheap and uncomplicated that you can buy them anywhere and a shop that is limited to cameras only has a lot of competition.
#6 by
astoness
, Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:20 am
Quote: phil wrote in post #5
The trouble is that cameras are so cheap and uncomplicated that you can buy them anywhere and a shop that is limited to cameras only has a lot of competition.
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#7 by
phil
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, Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:31 pm
Lyn
Although I have a camera facility on my mobile I don't think I have ever used it, as the phone is only a cheap PAYG phone I doubt it would be much good anyway.
#8 by
astoness
, Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:33 pm
Quote: phil wrote in post #7
Lyn
Although I have a camera facility on my mobile I don't think I have ever used it, as the phone is only a cheap PAYG phone I doubt it would be much good anyway.
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#9 by
Sheldonboy
, Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:03 pm
This is real sad news, you can keep your argos and Amazon, there are very few shops for people really interested in photography to get help and advice. Apart from the loss of jobs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20992125
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I'm not sure about the former.
http://brummiestalking.org.uk/
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#10 by
astoness
, Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:05 am
i agree SB...had to go to jessops a couple of times for advise with a larger camera i have and they were most helpful..
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#11 by
Deleted User
, Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:22 pm
You do pay more in these shops but the advice they give is worth its weight in gold.
Sad to see the small shop here almost stripped bare already.....sad.
#12 by
Sheldonboy
, Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:30 pm
[quote=denise|p76043]You do pay more in these shops but the advice they give is worth its weight in gold.
Sad to see the small shop here almost stripped bare already.....sad.[/quote
It was a sad sight in Cherry Street today, the shop staff were packing all of their stock up to be returned to a central warehouse, with the idea that it can be sent back to their suppliers. There wasn't even a sale, the shops were shut yesterday packed up today, emptied tomorrow. Very sad to see some really experienced people thrown out of work.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I'm not sure about the former.
http://brummiestalking.org.uk/
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#13 by
Deleted User
, Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:50 pm
Hallmark...a lovely card and gift shop is closing at the end of the month.More jobs gone and along with it a nice place to shop.
#14 by
Sheldonboy
, Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:09 pm
Quote: denise wrote in post #13
Hallmark...a lovely card and gift shop is closing at the end of the month.More jobs gone and along with it a nice place to shop.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I'm not sure about the former.
http://brummiestalking.org.uk/
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#15 by
astoness
, Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:24 pm
Quote: Sheldonboy wrote in post #12
[quote=denise|p76043]You do pay more in these shops but the advice they give is worth its weight in gold.
Sad to see the small shop here almost stripped bare already.....sad.[/quote
It was a sad sight in Cherry Street today, the shop staff were packing all of their stock up to be returned to a central warehouse, with the idea that it can be sent back to their suppliers. There wasn't even a sale, the shops were shut yesterday packed up today, emptied tomorrow. Very sad to see some really experienced people thrown out of work.
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