Jessops in big trouble

Mark · 28-03-2007, 20:51

http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/28032007/214...t-warning.html

Quote:

"The board anticipates that there will be a seasonal working capital uplift requirement in the autumn in excess of available banking facilities and the board will explore all options to address this," it said.

Translation:

Quote:

We don't think we'll have enough money to buy stock for Christmas

Given their somewhat less-than-competitive prices, I can't say I'm surprised.

Wonder if they'll treat the Concorde pic I took 30 years ago and they lost as an asset. :/

Zirax · 28-03-2007, 20:57

A lot of people like my mum brought one camera and are happy. No developing costs and instant access is a winner for her. Even she now says "check the online price" of stuff.

I only went in there to look at the 400d and nikon d80

Mark · 28-03-2007, 20:58

That's what I do - go in there to look at stuff and buy online.

That option might not be around much longer.

Garp · 28-03-2007, 21:25

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Originally Posted by Mark

That's what I do - go in there to look at stuff and buy online.

That option might not be around much longer.

Depends on how stubborn they are. There is nothing to stop them from becoming an online only venture, but it would result in major redundancies, and possibly including some of the board members.

Mark · 28-03-2007, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Garp

and possibly including some of the board members.

They're already leaving - well, two of them.

Mondo · 02-04-2007, 12:51

I bought my 30D from them ........ lets hope i don't have to use that warranty eh?

I only ever use them if they do price match, otherwise its just too expensive for camera gear. Disposables are ok when i am in a hurry but everything is at least 20% more expensive than online so i can't see this is unexpected.

Tysonator · 07-04-2007, 14:20

I must agree I think Jessops are expensive. Lately I do what the other BD members do,. Have alook int he store then go online to buy.
Perhps they should do something like comet, were you can order online and collect from the shop !
Also they have stop doing Used equipment, as that was the only items I use to buy. Now I have to buy new I have to shop around more for tge best price. Were as buying a used camara from Jessops was cheaper option for something 1 or 2 years old and alot cheaper.
I own a Canon EOS 400D and I would like some new lense's, how ever I will not pay Jessos prices for them, if they had Used lens then perhaps I would. They have taken that choice away from me nowm at there own cost.

Flibster · 07-04-2007, 17:59

The Jessops in stevenage looks like it's closing soon. Sod all stock in it.

Got digitaldepot just down the road though. Much better.

Simon/~Flibster

Tysonator · 09-04-2007, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Flibster

The Jessops in stevenage looks like it's closing soon. Sod all stock in it.

Got digitaldepot just down the road though. Much better.

Simon/~Flibster

What is digitaldepot ?
Is this another chain ?

Garp · 09-04-2007, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Tysonator

What is digitaldepot ?
Is this another chain ?

Not really a chain, just a shop purely dedicated to digital photography:
http://www.digitaldepot.co.uk/

They do online sales though

02-04-2007, 12:51	#6
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	I bought my 30D from them ........ lets hope i don't have to use that warranty eh? I only ever use them if they do price match, otherwise its just too expensive for camera gear. Disposables are ok when i am in a hurry but everything is at least 20% more expensive than online so i can't see this is unexpected. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

07-04-2007, 14:20	#7
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	I must agree I think Jessops are expensive. Lately I do what the other BD members do,. Have alook int he store then go online to buy. Perhps they should do something like comet, were you can order online and collect from the shop ! Also they have stop doing Used equipment, as that was the only items I use to buy. Now I have to buy new I have to shop around more for tge best price. Were as buying a used camara from Jessops was cheaper option for something 1 or 2 years old and alot cheaper. I own a Canon EOS 400D and I would like some new lense's, how ever I will not pay Jessos prices for them, if they had Used lens then perhaps I would. They have taken that choice away from me nowm at there own cost. __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

07-04-2007, 17:59	#8
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	The Jessops in stevenage looks like it's closing soon. Sod all stock in it. Got digitaldepot just down the road though. Much better. Simon/~Flibster __________________

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28-03-2007, 20:57	#2
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	A lot of people like my mum brought one camera and are happy. No developing costs and instant access is a winner for her. Even she now says "check the online price" of stuff. I only went in there to look at the 400d and nikon d80

28-03-2007, 20:58	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	That's what I do - go in there to look at stuff and buy online. That option might not be around much longer.