OMG HOOOOOw much?? - Page 4

Solari · 12-01-2009, 12:33

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Originally Posted by Lomster

Whats radioshack?
Woolies here was selling the cctv system and shelves and everything they could.

Radioshack became Tandy, or was effectively the same brand IIRC.

Lomster · 12-01-2009, 12:38

Oh right. I have heard of Tandy but not Radioshack.
Since woolies and whittard started shutting down there is rumours about loads of shops in town closing and even the pubs are being asked if they are closing.
I guess people think if woolies is shut then everywhere must be struggling too.

Solari · 12-01-2009, 12:57

To be fair, Woolies didn't really have a clear direction in the UK. For the last God knows how many years, they have just been selling random tat at higher prices than local rivals. It's not that much of a shock really, but it's definitely a shameto see the name disappear from the high street altogether

Mark · 12-01-2009, 13:28

Radioshack was, and still is, a US company. They opened/bought stores under the Tandy name here and eventually sold them all out to Carphone Warehouse.

The original F W Woolworth store was in the US, but they sold all their 'supermarket'-style (UK-style) stores (including the UK and Australian ones) and then rebranded as Foot Locker. That company is still going and owns several stores in the UK under the Foot Locker brand. Woolworths Ltd is still trading in Australia.

iCraig · 12-01-2009, 17:01

This is exactly why I often prefer to go to a nice pub/bar rather than a club. You get completely ripped off, the Oceana in Wolverhampton want £4.90 for a bottle of Budweiser. It's just ridiculous and they know they can do it because people are normally drunk enough to pay that much once they arrive at a club, and they won't want to be there without having a drink, so they'll pay, even if it's just a single drink before moving on, the club has made a huge profit.

Coincidentally this is on my list of things to do if I'm ever PM:
Establish a Fair Pricing Authority that regulates clubs and bars to sell their beverages at a competitive price. They already charge entrance fees, and reservations for parties etc, there's no need to overcharge to that degree for drinks.

Fayshun · 12-01-2009, 17:17

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Originally Posted by iCraig

£4.90 for a bottle of Budweiser.

Flipping heck, daylight robbery!

Wryel · 12-01-2009, 17:17

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Originally Posted by BBx

Don't come to London then - thats pretty cheap lol!

I guess one of the 'benefits' of being in London is that everywhere else is cheaper so you take advantage.

Ha ha... glad you enjoyed yourself though.

BB x

£1.90 a pint in the local

Fayshun · 12-01-2009, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Wryel

£1.90 a pint in the local

99p if it's a Weatherspoons

Wryel · 12-01-2009, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

99p if it's a Weatherspoons

Difference is this is a very nice pint of Courage Best. The landlord looks after the pipes etc, oh for the days it was £1.75! (About 6 months ago).

Admiral Huddy · 12-01-2009, 17:49

Sounds like you had a good nioght but yep, the ost of drinks is nuts. I tbought me team a round of cocktails before Christmas.. I had to pass over the plastic and I won't post how much.

So many blokes! What were you wearing?

12-01-2009, 12:38	#32
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	Oh right. I have heard of Tandy but not Radioshack. Since woolies and whittard started shutting down there is rumours about loads of shops in town closing and even the pubs are being asked if they are closing. I guess people think if woolies is shut then everywhere must be struggling too. __________________

12-01-2009, 17:01	#35
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	This is exactly why I often prefer to go to a nice pub/bar rather than a club. You get completely ripped off, the Oceana in Wolverhampton want £4.90 for a bottle of Budweiser. It's just ridiculous and they know they can do it because people are normally drunk enough to pay that much once they arrive at a club, and they won't want to be there without having a drink, so they'll pay, even if it's just a single drink before moving on, the club has made a huge profit. Coincidentally this is on my list of things to do if I'm ever PM: Establish a Fair Pricing Authority that regulates clubs and bars to sell their beverages at a competitive price. They already charge entrance fees, and reservations for parties etc, there's no need to overcharge to that degree for drinks. __________________

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Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Sounds like you had a good nioght but yep, the ost of drinks is nuts. I tbought me team a round of cocktails before Christmas.. I had to pass over the plastic and I won't post how much. So many blokes! What were you wearing? __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

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12-01-2009, 12:57	#33
Solari Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35	To be fair, Woolies didn't really have a clear direction in the UK. For the last God knows how many years, they have just been selling random tat at higher prices than local rivals. It's not that much of a shock really, but it's definitely a shameto see the name disappear from the high street altogether

12-01-2009, 13:28	#34
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Radioshack was, and still is, a US company. They opened/bought stores under the Tandy name here and eventually sold them all out to Carphone Warehouse. The original F W Woolworth store was in the US, but they sold all their 'supermarket'-style (UK-style) stores (including the UK and Australian ones) and then rebranded as Foot Locker. That company is still going and owns several stores in the UK under the Foot Locker brand. Woolworths Ltd is still trading in Australia.