Dandydon D Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I would have queued up but was in a rush to get somewhere so will just nip in when its not so busy. Heard from a workmate this morning that last week it was literally queued out the door and instead of folk working on past closing time they shut the door on folk who were queued outside and were told to come back another day ??? Any truth in that ?? Youd think the club would be doing everything they could for the extra £££'s. Heard there was alot of disgruntled punters. Link to comment
Jazzer_Bett Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 When is the away top released? Link to comment
Mouse Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Missed the launch as I was packing to go to London, gonna pick up the new top tomorrow lunchtime...and probably more stuff too, looks very smart Link to comment
Old Wing Stand Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Got mine this morning the shop looks very good some smart looking gear there, was a lot of folk in buying new tops was in bit of a hurry so hadn't time for a proper look round but will go another day. Link to comment
OddJob Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 City centre outlet an absolute must for the club.This^^^^ Said before preferably on Union Street, but one of the units in the shopping centres would be ideal too i suppose. Link to comment
Jaws Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 When is the away top released? 30th July. A week after the start of the season. Wtf is that all about? Link to comment
OddJob Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 A week after the start of the season. Wtf is that all about?Are you really surprised though? Link to comment
True_Don Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 This^^^^ Said before preferably on Union Street, but one of the units in the shopping centres would be ideal too i suppose. Doubt the store would do the turnover required to break even in a more expensive unit. Unless the store was made into a hybrid/concept store selling other types of merchandise using the clubs brand name...but very few of the major clubs have megastores in prominent retail locations. Link to comment
Old Wing Stand Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Doubt the store would do the turnover required to break even in a more expensive unit. Unless the store was made into a hybrid/concept store selling other types of merchandise using the clubs brand name...but very few of the major clubs have megastores in prominent retail locations. Correct hardly a hardship nipping down to Pittodrie ? Link to comment
russellh Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 A concession in an Adidas store would be the best bet, but the chances of an Adidas store opening in Aberdeen is zero. Link to comment
Pash Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Does anyone know if they will accept vouchers from 6 months ago? I imagine they won't. I still have Link to comment
Jaws Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Somewhere on Union Street between Market Street and Bridge Street would be ideal. Far better than a hidden away store down Bridge Street anyway. Link to comment
OddJob Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Doubt the store would do the turnover required to break even in a more expensive unit. Unless the store was made into a hybrid/concept store selling other types of merchandise using the clubs brand name...but very few of the major clubs have megastores in prominent retail locations.Eh? Celtic have a clubshop on Argyle Street, Hearts one in the St James (or whatever it's called) shopping centre just off of Princes Street. That's two i can think off the top of my head. Link to comment
Pash Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 wouldnt imagine so since its different supplier? Yeah that's what I'm thinking. My granny gave me those vouchers on her death bed and said it was her last wish for me to use them in July sometime. Link to comment
Scarface Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I would have queued up but was in a rush to get somewhere so will just nip in when its not so busy. Heard from a workmate this morning that last week it was literally queued out the door and instead of folk working on past closing time they shut the door on folk who were queued outside and were told to come back another day ??? Any truth in that ?? Youd think the club would be doing everything they could for the extra Link to comment
Pash Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 haha, that the line ur gonna try in the shop? Sure is! They will still probably tell me to do one. Link to comment
K-9 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Doubt the store would do the turnover required to break even in a more expensive unit. Unless the store was made into a hybrid/concept store selling other types of merchandise using the clubs brand name...but very few of the major clubs have megastores in prominent retail locations.Who is mentioning Megastore? A simple outlet is fine. One where folk can purchase tickets also. Link to comment
scottydoo85 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 The club could try and get in somewhere like debenhams, i work in the carlisle store and we are getting carlisle united in soon, there are, well have been anyway other teams concessions in other debenhams too so that idea could work out well or something similar Link to comment
Jonty Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Given the amount of empty outlets, and the incentives being offered to prospective landlords, I don't believe for a moment the club couldn't afford to open a city centre outlet, or would lose money by doing so. Small shop on union street / trinity centre would be just the job, and As k9 says above could act as an outlet in the centre for selling tickets also ( surely this will become even more necessary when the stadium moves?) Nor having a city centre outlet is a false economy and typical of the lack if ambition which has been chipping away at our fan base for last few years. Link to comment
zander Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Seems they have got the shop looking the part but failing again in staffing the bloody thing which is a real shame. Anyway folks kindly bought me the top today for my holidays best top in many a year. Link to comment
oilcat Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Actually I meant to say, we went down for the launch last Wednesday, we got there at 5 and still had to Q, however, hats off to the club for giving out AFC water bottles and AFC mini fitbas to the kids waiting to get into the shop, credit where its due. I think that the main part of the problem is when you are buying anything from the shop they are asking for database details...I know for a fact that was causing the queues on Wednesday, I kinda thought that because it was only for ST holders they were updating the database, but they were still doing it on Saturday morning when i went down Link to comment
Oklahoma 1903 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Shirt and shorts arrived today.Strange white V on the back but i'm loving adidas much better than Nike. Link to comment
Stoney Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Loved the top until i had it in my hands on saturday, feels cheap and there is a stupid f**k off white vee down the back. However the training tops are of much better quality and minus the big stupid f**k off white v so purchased one of them instead. Much nicer. Link to comment
Jazzer_Bett Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 A week after the start of the season. Wtf is that all about? It is strange, strange enought to be a deliberate decision - perhaps they want to focus on shifting the home top first for some reason? I gather its just the swansea home top - would have looked way cooler with red stripes, but there you go - whoever makes these decisions at AFC doesn't have a clue when it comes to apparel. Link to comment
tup Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Why must you go on a 'database' in order to purchase a f**king Aberdeen strip? Little wonder they sell f**k all in the club shop, clowns, stick your database up your arse, I'll go without the strip thanks. Do you think all these fat cretins cutting about in hun tops were databased before purchase? They should have been, in order to round them up and exterminate them, but that's a separate argument. It's fundamentally wrong that the club must have your personal details to purchase merchandise. Link to comment
oilcat Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Tup min.............can you imagine the chaos in the shop on the first day of the season if they need to check the database for every f**king sale!! They are gonna lose a load of business if they do cos people winna stand in massive queues on a matchday!! I canna see any reason why you need to be on the database to purchase merchandise!! Link to comment
tup Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I canna see any reason why you need to be on the database to purchase merchandise!! Exactly. There is no good reason. Angus the Bull mug with your pocket money sonny? I'm afraid not, you're not 18, and we cannot legally hold your details on file, now awa ye go min, come back when you're old enough. By which time of course, you will not be wanting an Angus the f**king Bull mug. So, the question is, who made this decision? Are they paid by AFC, from our pockets? If so, what the hell are they playing at? I tried to buy tickets cash in the ticket office last season, on a Friday, and was asked for my details. I declined to provide them, even though I'm on the database, as principle. Answers please, AFC. Link to comment
russellh Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Just to clarify, you know for factual reasons, you dont need to be on any database to buy a top. They asked for my postcode, i said i couldnt remember. Bought the top and left. Link to comment
ollie1903 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Exactly. There is no good reason. Angus the Bull mug with your pocket money sonny? I'm afraid not, you're not 18, and we cannot legally hold your details on file, now awa ye go min, come back when you're old enough. By which time of course, you will not be wanting an Angus the f**king Bull mug. So, the question is, who made this decision? Are they paid by AFC, from our pockets? If so, what the hell are they playing at? I tried to buy tickets cash in the ticket office last season, on a Friday, and was asked for my details. I declined to provide them, even though I'm on the database, as principle. Answers please, AFC.Do they do such a thing? I want one for my work. My ECWC one is a bit stained. Been using it for 28 years like Link to comment
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