09-09-2011, 09:16 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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That Place is Still Open?
In the wake of the announcement that Blockbuster is closing it's doors in Canada, I started to think about other businesses that I am continually amazed to see still open.
RadioShack (Source by Circuit City)
How in the hell have these guys stayed in business. They are a random mishmash of $5 electronics parts, RC cars, off brand electronics and digital clocks. They don't seem to have any competitive advantage. They don't compete on price, quality, selection, expertise...nothing. I think my whole befuddlement was accurately smmarized in this Onion article.
http://www.theonion.com/articles/eve...ill-in-b,2190/
HMV
Has anyone been in an HMV lately? It's like a flea market in there! They sell some books, plush toys, candy and of course the near extinct CD. I'm surprised they have held on this long.
Anyways, what are some of the shops you guys walk by and say, "That Place is Still Open?"
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09-09-2011, 09:17 AM
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First Line Centre
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Source Video?? Is that place still open Vlad?
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09-09-2011, 09:19 AM
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Location: Market Mall Food Court
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McDonalds.
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09-09-2011, 09:20 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bertuzzied
McDonalds.
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McDonalds is pretty much doing better than ever.
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09-09-2011, 09:21 AM
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Scoring Winger
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
Julio's Barrio
Boston Pizza... or at least SO MANY Boston Pizzas
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09-09-2011, 09:24 AM
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Location: Market Mall Food Court
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Table 5
McDonalds is pretty much doing better than ever.
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yeah thats pretty sad. They must put some sort of addictive substance into their food because that menu is pretty crappy.
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09-09-2011, 09:25 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jedi Ninja
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Julio's Barrio
Boston Pizza... or at least SO MANY Boston Pizzas
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They've also gotten horribly over priced. $15-17 for a plate of pasta that is made much better and cheaper elsewhere. Why do people still go here when there's choice!
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09-09-2011, 09:27 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robocop
not a store, but first thing that came to mind was who keeps buying these things?
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Pretty sure these are for display purposes only.
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09-09-2011, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gundo
Source Video?? Is that place still open Vlad?
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With the proliferation of porn online, I am very surprised that any adult video stores are open any longer. Do they have a lot more than videos there? Accessories like roofies, zip tie handcuffs and strap ons?
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09-09-2011, 09:29 AM
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evil of fart
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re: cherry blossoms
They're probably just hanging around on shelves from the '70s. Doubt they've made them since any of us were born (not including vlad, of course).
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09-09-2011, 09:29 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Kelowna, BC
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jersey city on the west coast - their selection sucks - all they have is canuck crap - how can they survive?
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09-09-2011, 09:29 AM
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I believe in the Pony Power
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Also drove through Regina a few weeks back and was surprised to see they have a "Bonanza's" still open there.
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09-09-2011, 09:31 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Kelowna, BC
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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
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ohhh - mother's pizza!! i went there for my 'moving away' party with all my buddies the day before my folks packed us up and moved us from southern ontario to kelowna!
ahhh the memories!
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09-09-2011, 09:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Also drove through Regina a few weeks back and was surprised to see they have a "Bonanza's" still open there.
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I saw that too when i was drove to winnipeg last month. I totally wanted to stop in there but we had no time.
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09-09-2011, 09:33 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Location: Market Mall Food Court
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sliver
re: cherry blossoms
They're probably just hanging around on shelves from the '70s. Doubt they've made them since any of us were born (not including vlad, of course).
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how about this crap?
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09-09-2011, 09:33 AM
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rathji
With the proliferation of porn online, I am very surprised that any adult video stores are open any longer. Do they have a lot more than videos there? Accessories like roofies, zip tie handcuffs and strap ons?
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Im seriously asking, I dont know if they are still open. I assumed Vlad the resident Porn Connoisseur would know.
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09-09-2011, 09:36 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlameOn
They've also gotten horribly over priced. $15-17 for a plate of pasta that is made much better and cheaper elsewhere. Why do people still go here when there's choice!
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Kids love it there, and probably decide to go there more than the parents.
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09-09-2011, 09:37 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary...Alberta, Canada
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Hallmark or Carlton card shops - I can't believe there is a market out there for two major greeting card franchises.
I'm surprised they haven't merged à la Chapters/Indigo/Coles.
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