GW store opening in San Diego...how will this effect LGS?

[Caitsidhe]

And again...they have increased sales volumes, and well beyond their price raises.

Company is doing just fine, and in one of the worst financial downturns in living memory. UK high street has been shredded, closures everywhere. GW? Hardly batted an eyelid, and made more money.

Do you see the difference between our analysis of those quarterly reports. Yours reads like a brochure trying to attract investors. Mine is simply an analysis of profits based on growth and manipulation of assets. We both arrive at the same conclusion, that they are currently in the black, but the tone and inferences you make are very different overall. How can you not be aware you sound like a cheerleader rather than someone making an objective analysis?

[Caitsidhe]

Basically, you're not nearly as smart and superior as you like to think you are and you're coming across like a weirdo about this.

That is a relief. I'd hate to be as smart and superior as I think I am. That would be a very great burden indeed.




Also... in case that fails to attach...

[url]http://skewsme.com/blog/2013/03/wile-e-coyote-super-genius/#axzz2Of6gLbnT[/url]

[OrksOrksOrks]

How can you not be aware you sound like a cheerleader rather than someone making an objective analysis?

how can you not be aware that you sound like a paranoid conspiracy theorist?

[Caitsidhe]

how can you not be aware that you sound like a paranoid conspiracy theorist?

Perhaps because I know the definitions of those words and how they apply? There is no conspiracy here. That would imply some great secret. Paranoia implies fear of which I have none. I am postulating a theory though, so one out of three isn't entirely bad. What I am stating is I believe that Games Workshop is taking a business gamble and is in the initial phase of trying to take over direct market of their own product. There is nothing evil in this nor is it a conspiracy (hell it isn't even subtle). I don't even begrudge them the notion. If it works it is one hell of a great business step (from their perspective not ours). I just have my doubts about them pulling it off.

[Psychosplodge]

And again...they have increased sales volumes, and well beyond their price raises.

I'm sure in the legal case papers it actually showed volumes were down, but revenue was up.


But Caitsidhe They've always primarily sold the product direct here, it's only really in the US where they seem more reliant on the third party retailer, yes they exist here to a lesser degree but GW have always been about their own high street presence. It's not really a new direction?

[Caitsidhe]

I'm sure in the legal case papers it actually showed volumes were down, but revenue was up.


But Caitsidhe They've always primarily sold the product direct here, it's only really in the US where they seem more reliant on the third party retailer, yes they exist here to a lesser degree but GW have always been about their own high street presence. It's not really a new direction?

Agreed. It isn't a new direction for them in Europe. They want what they have over there... here. I don't begrudge them that. I just don't think it will work the way they want.

[Mr Mystery]

I'm sure in the legal case papers it actually showed volumes were down, but revenue was up.


But Caitsidhe They've always primarily sold the product direct here, it's only really in the US where they seem more reliant on the third party retailer, yes they exist here to a lesser degree but GW have always been about their own high street presence. It's not really a new direction?

As long as the money increases, I don't think the board care overly But yes, poor wording on my part.

[OrksOrksOrks]

Paranoia implies fear of which I have none.

No it doesn't.

[Caitsidhe]

No it doesn't.

Delusions of persecution imply fear of said persecution. I don't feel persecuted. I don't fear being persecuted. But you and I need not quibble and get side lined. You and I have the next two years to watch this unfold and since it is unlikely either of us is going to convince the other, the best thing to do is sit back and watch. I've got my popcorn.

[JMichael]

Wait, who offers discounts? I've been in san diego for 3 years and this is the first I'm hearing of this. As far as the original topic, I hope the customers stay loyal to the LGS, and don't jump ship. They do a lot more for the community and I know I would rather help a small business keep the lights on.

I've been told they all do, but if you are active or retired military and have your ID (or even DD-214) then certainly ask!

But I know the 3 following do for sure.
Game Empire
Game Towne
Villainous Lair Gaming

Pretty sure the remaining 3 do as well.
At Ease Games
Pair o Dice
Game Rave