Old Project Avalon Forum (ARCHIVE) - View Single Post - UK Retailers offer 90% Discounts to save Chistmas Trading

Jack · 12-23-2008, 10:30 PM

The signs are everywhere.

Just an example of the effects happening on a minor scale, a reflection of whats happening on the bigger scale.

My local barber told me that people were coming in once a month instead of twice a month anymore. And a few are even leaving it for longer, his estimated loss of sales is between 50 and 60%. I used to wonder how he ever got by before, i cant imagine him making it through next year at this rate.

One of the local amusment arcades looks completely deserted. In the past month they have upped the price of a game of pool from €1 to €2 (rippoff!!) .. a desperate attempt really when you think about it. It was hardly the smartest thing to do considering i can play for €1 in the pub down the road.. played my last game of ripoff pool in that place today!

12-23-2008, 10:30 PM	#7
Jack Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 454	Re: UK Retailers offer 90% Discounts to save Chistmas Trading The signs are everywhere. Just an example of the effects happening on a minor scale, a reflection of whats happening on the bigger scale. My local barber told me that people were coming in once a month instead of twice a month anymore. And a few are even leaving it for longer, his estimated loss of sales is between 50 and 60%. I used to wonder how he ever got by before, i cant imagine him making it through next year at this rate. One of the local amusment arcades looks completely deserted. In the past month they have upped the price of a game of pool from €1 to €2 (rippoff!!) .. a desperate attempt really when you think about it. It was hardly the smartest thing to do considering i can play for €1 in the pub down the road.. played my last game of ripoff pool in that place today!