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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. " Might help us to discuss if you told us what the connection to Brexit is?  | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. Might help us to discuss if you told us what the connection to Brexit is? " | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. " It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.  | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares. "They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though "Isnt it weird? This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op? Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit? Very odd. | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd."True, but not surprising | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd.
True, but not surprising "Indeed | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd.
True, but not surprising
Indeed
"I have just had a look at the other thread. I think you fail to see the sarcasm in the first post asking 'what has this got to do with Brexit'  | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd.
True, but not surprising
Indeed
I have just had a look at the other thread. I think you fail to see the sarcasm in the first post asking 'what has this got to do with Brexit' "1 apologise there was 1 comment As opposed to the numerous comments on.here. | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd."yes there has fab ask what has it to do with brexit surely ony the op can answer that. | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd.
True, but not surprising
Indeed
I have just had a look at the other thread. I think you fail to see the sarcasm in the first post asking 'what has this got to do with Brexit'
1 apologise there was 1 comment
As opposed to the numerous comments on.here."This place is more petty than my daughters playground. Thats a fact  | |||
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"More insults and that’s a fact  "Calling a forum petty is an insult? | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd.
True, but not surprising
Indeed
I have just had a look at the other thread. I think you fail to see the sarcasm in the first post asking 'what has this got to do with Brexit'
1 apologise there was 1 comment
As opposed to the numerous comments on.here."And the comment (from Me) was actually genuinely asking why you thought Brexit had to do with your construction post - _________________________________ *****You wrote: Seeing as job losses and gains are now apparently politics,the construction leadership council has predicted that over 370,000 jobs could be lost over the next few years with developers making the deepest cuts. The construction workforce is expected to shrink by 1.3% One in 6 firms are expected to make redundancies Welcome to the brave new Brexit world *****I then asked: CatEvolution Might help us to discuss if you told us what the connection to Brexit is? _____________________________ | |||
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"It's a funny thing, isn't it? I walked past a GAME retail store in TC last week and wondered how - in the age of every game downloadable - that they manage to survive with a bricks and mortar store. But like Games Work shop - they seem to be able to do it. It might be worth keeping an eye on their shares.
They have a very good online store, their sales increases might be reflected in the increased demand for gaming during the pandemic , they have impressive numbers though
Isnt it weird?
This news has literally nothing to do with Brexit, but there hasn't been 1 comment passed to correct the op?
Yet on the building thread there are literally dozens of replies saying what's this got to do with Brexit?
Very odd.
True, but not surprising
Indeed
I have just had a look at the other thread. I think you fail to see the sarcasm in the first post asking 'what has this got to do with Brexit'
1 apologise there was 1 comment
As opposed to the numerous comments on.here.
This place is more petty than my daughters playground.
Thats a fact "im glad im not the only one who has noticed but pointing it out is an insult apparently which really goes to prove the original point. | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy " Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end | |||
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"Fairly sure making personal comments about other users are not allowed?" It was a general comment about the fora. Not a personal one. It's funny, because the only people who are taking any offence are those who see me as on the 'opposite side of the house' | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end " It's not a good sign is it? | |||
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"Fairly sure making personal comments about other users are not allowed? It was a general comment about the fora. Not a personal one. It's funny, because the only people who are taking any offence are those who see me as on the 'opposite side of the house'" Right so pointing it out it now 'taking offence? Gotcha | |||
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"Fairly sure making personal comments about other users are not allowed? It was a general comment about the fora. Not a personal one. It's funny, because the only people who are taking any offence are those who see me as on the 'opposite side of the house' Right so pointing it out it now 'taking offence? Gotcha "
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"Fairly sure making personal comments about other users are not allowed? It was a general comment about the fora. Not a personal one. It's funny, because the only people who are taking any offence are those who see me as on the 'opposite side of the house'" Tbh, I think people take themselves and the forum (on a sex site ) far too seriously and need to lighten up and not resort to petty snide insults . Make of that what you will | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end " Come on mate you are not stupid you know its nothing to do with any of those points, its constantly repeating silly comments that have no bearing on the topic and you are trying to change the narrative because you actually feel a bit embarrassed about looking childish. | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end Come on mate you are not stupid you know its nothing to do with any of those points, its constantly repeating silly comments that have no bearing on the topic and you are trying to change the narrative because you actually feel a bit embarrassed about looking childish. " Not even close, it’s amazing that I am the childish one yet I have never resorted to personal insults . Make of that what you will | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end Come on mate you are not stupid you know its nothing to do with any of those points, its constantly repeating silly comments that have no bearing on the topic and you are trying to change the narrative because you actually feel a bit embarrassed about looking childish. Not even close, it’s amazing that I am the childish one yet I have never resorted to personal insults . Make of that what you will " I will finish here as dont want another ban but you know what im talking about . | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end Come on mate you are not stupid you know its nothing to do with any of those points, its constantly repeating silly comments that have no bearing on the topic and you are trying to change the narrative because you actually feel a bit embarrassed about looking childish. Not even close, it’s amazing that I am the childish one yet I have never resorted to personal insults . Make of that what you will I will finish here as dont want another ban but you know what im talking about ." Not at all, hopefully the name calling and insults will now stop | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end Come on mate you are not stupid you know its nothing to do with any of those points, its constantly repeating silly comments that have no bearing on the topic and you are trying to change the narrative because you actually feel a bit embarrassed about looking childish. Not even close, it’s amazing that I am the childish one yet I have never resorted to personal insults . Make of that what you will I will finish here as dont want another ban but you know what im talking about . Not at all, hopefully the name calling and insults will now stop " It would never have started if well ive said why. | |||
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"Simply pointing out the discrepancy Indeed, you have to remember, if you go against the government or Brexit you are petty, child like, dismal, negative , angsty, you belong in a playground and in some cases you have your mental health questioned . It is worrying and hopefully it will come to an end Come on mate you are not stupid you know its nothing to do with any of those points, its constantly repeating silly comments that have no bearing on the topic and you are trying to change the narrative because you actually feel a bit embarrassed about looking childish. Not even close, it’s amazing that I am the childish one yet I have never resorted to personal insults . Make of that what you will I will finish here as dont want another ban but you know what im talking about . Not at all, hopefully the name calling and insults will now stop " | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. " . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . " Can you clarify? What has the success of GAME got to do with the UK leaving the EU? | |||
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" Can you clarify? What has the success of GAME got to do with the UK leaving the EU? " Don't think the poster said it had anything to do with Brexit as he used the words 'in this post Brexit world' Meaning after Brexit not because of it. | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . " Translation =nothing to do with Brexit  | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . Translation =nothing to do with Brexit "I am not a mind reader but it looks like Pat is saying that the success of GAME is relevant to a post Brexit Britain because some people (mainly a Tory chancellor) had predicted that things will be shit after we leave the EU and it’s now not quite as shit as they (mainly a Tory chancellor ) had predicted . It also looks like he is stating there was ‘a lot of damage caused to the UK economy’s ‘ but that was down to ‘the obstructors’ of Brexit and not Brexit itself . It is an interesting and confusing take but here we are | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . Translation =nothing to do with Brexit
I am not a mind reader but it looks like Pat is saying that the success of GAME is relevant to a post Brexit Britain because some people (mainly a Tory chancellor) had predicted that things will be shit after we leave the EU and it’s now not quite as shit as they (mainly a Tory chancellor ) had predicted . It also looks like he is stating there was ‘a lot of damage caused to the UK economy’s ‘ but that was down to ‘the obstructors’ of Brexit and not Brexit itself . It is an interesting and confusing take but here we are "He mentioned Brexit in his 1st post,he then explained why it was about Brexit,but apparently it's nothing to do with Brexit. | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . Translation =nothing to do with Brexit
I am not a mind reader but it looks like Pat is saying that the success of GAME is relevant to a post Brexit Britain because some people (mainly a Tory chancellor) had predicted that things will be shit after we leave the EU and it’s now not quite as shit as they (mainly a Tory chancellor ) had predicted . It also looks like he is stating there was ‘a lot of damage caused to the UK economy’s ‘ but that was down to ‘the obstructors’ of Brexit and not Brexit itself . It is an interesting and confusing take but here we are
He mentioned Brexit in his 1st post,he then explained why it was about Brexit,but apparently it's nothing to do with Brexit."Yes, it is confusing, let’s hope he can clarify | |||
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" Yes, it is confusing, let’s hope he can clarify " Yes he did: And he said. ". The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . " | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . Translation =nothing to do with Brexit
I am not a mind reader but it looks like Pat is saying that the success of GAME is relevant to a post Brexit Britain because some people (mainly a Tory chancellor) had predicted that things will be shit after we leave the EU and it’s now not quite as shit as they (mainly a Tory chancellor ) had predicted . It also looks like he is stating there was ‘a lot of damage caused to the UK economy’s ‘ but that was down to ‘the obstructors’ of Brexit and not Brexit itself . It is an interesting and confusing take but here we are
He mentioned Brexit in his 1st post,he then explained why it was about Brexit,but apparently it's nothing to do with Brexit.
Yes, it is confusing, let’s hope he can clarify "I think the fact that he specifically mentioned Brexit 3 times confused me tbh. | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . Translation =nothing to do with Brexit
I am not a mind reader but it looks like Pat is saying that the success of GAME is relevant to a post Brexit Britain because some people (mainly a Tory chancellor) had predicted that things will be shit after we leave the EU and it’s now not quite as shit as they (mainly a Tory chancellor ) had predicted . It also looks like he is stating there was ‘a lot of damage caused to the UK economy’s ‘ but that was down to ‘the obstructors’ of Brexit and not Brexit itself . It is an interesting and confusing take but here we are
He mentioned Brexit in his 1st post,he then explained why it was about Brexit,but apparently it's nothing to do with Brexit.
Yes, it is confusing, let’s hope he can clarify
I think the fact that he specifically mentioned Brexit 3 times confused me tbh."Yeah, he obviously didn’t mean Brexit when he kept saying Brexit | |||
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"This retailer has 529 stores in the UK and each employee will £5000 in shares under a staff bonus scheme. Pre tax profits are set to nearly double to at least £150 million from a year earlier. Life is looking good in post Brexit UK. . The relation to Brexit is that many people made dire predictions about the economy in post Brexit Britain. We are not prospering and the FTSE 250 is at an all time ( or close) to an all time high . The predictions of the merchants of doom and gloom failed to materialise. Those who obstructed Brexit caused a lot of damage to the UK economy . Life is now returning to normal and things are looking good. I have no wish to dwell on the past, we only look to the future . Translation =nothing to do with Brexit
I am not a mind reader but it looks like Pat is saying that the success of GAME is relevant to a post Brexit Britain because some people (mainly a Tory chancellor) had predicted that things will be shit after we leave the EU and it’s now not quite as shit as they (mainly a Tory chancellor ) had predicted . It also looks like he is stating there was ‘a lot of damage caused to the UK economy’s ‘ but that was down to ‘the obstructors’ of Brexit and not Brexit itself . It is an interesting and confusing take but here we are
He mentioned Brexit in his 1st post,he then explained why it was about Brexit,but apparently it's nothing to do with Brexit.
Yes, it is confusing, let’s hope he can clarify
I think the fact that he specifically mentioned Brexit 3 times confused me tbh.
Yeah, he obviously didn’t mean Brexit when he kept saying Brexit "Definitely..it wasn't clear at all. | |||
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" More good news for retail the latest figures out show retail up 10% higher in April than the month before lockdown." Recovery is on the way. Let's hope more quickly too. | |||
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 to say I have had a chunk of GW shares that I have held onto for many years. One of my better decisions. Who’d have thought plastic soldiers could be so financially attractive!
Three key factors at play:
1) The customer base (hobbyists) are loyal and heavily invested in the IP and the product range (books, paints, licensing of computer games etc) provides great cross selling opportunities.
2) Covid has seen people stay home a LOT more and with few other options for spending disposable income so they have turned their focus (and wallet) towards their hobbies.
3) There is an indirect Brexit bonus here but borne out of a negative that only really benefits exporters - the £ has devalued since 2016. This has generally made GW product cheaper in foreign markets increasing sales (although GW have also played the F/X game well by not decreasing RRP in line with falling value of £)
Not sure how sustainable GW growth us but they have big plans to further exploit their IP that could maintain growth. | |||
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"Not sure where the shamrock came from?" Maybe its a lucky clover. nice to have a bit of insight to the company. | |||
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"Kingfisher "B&Q parent hails DIY craze 'among young' as sales surge". While a great story - was funny in the Sky had a picture of pensioners in a B&Q Store as the lead into it." They own screwfix too | |||
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" 1) The customer base (hobbyists) are loyal and heavily invested in the IP and the product range (books, paints, licensing of computer games etc) provides great cross selling opportunities. " I too have held a trivially thin slice of GW, since '97-ish, bought with a chunk of my uni grant; i'd already invested quite a bucket of pocket money into armies, so might as well own some stock. I remember the days when "geedubs" was massively overprotective of thier IP and even whom could sell thier stuff - they were dickish, proce gouging bullies you loved to hate. This has changed in recent years and they're heavily but generally wisely licensing across all media - Rumours abound of an Eisenhorn TV show... They are marginally more relaxed about community engagement too - its been a while since i heard of anyone getting "squatted" off the forums. In about 2016 my dad's investment club of retired market gamblers called me up and had me do a 20 minute explainer on how "tin men" could turn a profit. "What, apart from the scurrilous markup on models!?" There's videogames (on multiple platforms) , novels (for YP and grognards), audiobooks, comics, rules, rule expansions, rule revisions, paints, brushes and modelling tools, magazines, roleplay games, boardgames, card games etc. A massive loyal community, entire stables of YouTube channels deidacated to dissectinfg the IP lore. They've captured the 12yo male who enjoys the horrific dystopian violence of the settings as well as retraining the 40yo who remembers *being* that 12yo. As of '21 its been one if the investment club's better earners. I'm also personally satisfied they chose GW over EA (becuase EA really *is* an ethical crisis incorporated). (not really a brexit "success" story though, they've been successful for quite a while longer on thier own merit) | |||
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" 1) The customer base (hobbyists) are loyal and heavily invested in the IP and the product range (books, paints, licensing of computer games etc) provides great cross selling opportunities. I too have held a trivially thin slice of GW, since '97-ish, bought with a chunk of my uni grant; i'd already invested quite a bucket of pocket money into armies, so might as well own some stock. I remember the days when "geedubs" was massively overprotective of thier IP and even whom could sell thier stuff - they were dickish, proce gouging bullies you loved to hate. This has changed in recent years and they're heavily but generally wisely licensing across all media - Rumours abound of an Eisenhorn TV show... They are marginally more relaxed about community engagement too - its been a while since i heard of anyone getting "squatted" off the forums. In about 2016 my dad's investment club of retired market gamblers called me up and had me do a 20 minute explainer on how "tin men" could turn a profit. "What, apart from the scurrilous markup on models!?" There's videogames (on multiple platforms) , novels (for YP and grognards), audiobooks, comics, rules, rule expansions, rule revisions, paints, brushes and modelling tools, magazines, roleplay games, boardgames, card games etc. A massive loyal community, entire stables of YouTube channels deidacated to dissectinfg the IP lore. They've captured the 12yo male who enjoys the horrific dystopian violence of the settings as well as retraining the 40yo who remembers *being* that 12yo. As of '21 its been one if the investment club's better earners. I'm also personally satisfied they chose GW over EA (becuase EA really *is* an ethical crisis incorporated). (not really a brexit "success" story though, they've been successful for quite a while longer on thier own merit) " Nice one mate i dont think the op was claiming it as a brexit benefit just some good news in post brexit britain. | |||
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"True, but I'm quite proud (literally *invested*!) of thier progress, even through the lean years. One day I'll sell my few shares, and probably be able to afford... Almost half an army of space marines? ;-) " 'Hot' Space Marines I hope?  | |||
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"True, but I'm quite proud (literally *invested*!) of thier progress, even through the lean years. One day I'll sell my few shares, and probably be able to afford... Almost half an army of space marines? ;-) 'Hot' Space Marines I hope? "The toughest, buffest, 7ft superhuman brutes in uniform I can find go help me dominate the field of play... | |||
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" 1) The customer base (hobbyists) are loyal and heavily invested in the IP and the product range (books, paints, licensing of computer games etc) provides great cross selling opportunities. I too have held a trivially thin slice of GW, since '97-ish, bought with a chunk of my uni grant; i'd already invested quite a bucket of pocket money into armies, so might as well own some stock. I remember the days when "geedubs" was massively overprotective of thier IP and even whom could sell thier stuff - they were dickish, proce gouging bullies you loved to hate. This has changed in recent years and they're heavily but generally wisely licensing across all media - Rumours abound of an Eisenhorn TV show... They are marginally more relaxed about community engagement too - its been a while since i heard of anyone getting "squatted" off the forums. In about 2016 my dad's investment club of retired market gamblers called me up and had me do a 20 minute explainer on how "tin men" could turn a profit. "What, apart from the scurrilous markup on models!?" There's videogames (on multiple platforms) , novels (for YP and grognards), audiobooks, comics, rules, rule expansions, rule revisions, paints, brushes and modelling tools, magazines, roleplay games, boardgames, card games etc. A massive loyal community, entire stables of YouTube channels deidacated to dissectinfg the IP lore. They've captured the 12yo male who enjoys the horrific dystopian violence of the settings as well as retraining the 40yo who remembers *being* that 12yo. As of '21 its been one if the investment club's better earners. I'm also personally satisfied they chose GW over EA (becuase EA really *is* an ethical crisis incorporated). (not really a brexit "success" story though, they've been successful for quite a while longer on thier own merit) " This place (Fab) gets more surreal every day. Me and Mrs B joined because we are swingers and wanted to meet people for kinky non vanilla sex. Have recently been discussing Covid in the virus forum (but there is a logic as it has impacted on swinging). Now I am discussing the maker of Space Marines!
Anyhow, yep GW is deep into exploring TV and movies around their IP (particularly W40k). The Eisenhorn series is with Frank Spotnitz who produced X-Files, Medici, Leonardo, Man in the High Castle etc.
Personally I would hold the shares. I am convinced Disney will come sniffing. GW and Marvel comics (owned by Disney) are already working together. | |||
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" 1) The customer base (hobbyists) are loyal and heavily invested in the IP and the product range (books, paints, licensing of computer games etc) provides great cross selling opportunities. I too have held a trivially thin slice of GW, since '97-ish, bought with a chunk of my uni grant; i'd already invested quite a bucket of pocket money into armies, so might as well own some stock. I remember the days when "geedubs" was massively overprotective of thier IP and even whom could sell thier stuff - they were dickish, proce gouging bullies you loved to hate. This has changed in recent years and they're heavily but generally wisely licensing across all media - Rumours abound of an Eisenhorn TV show... They are marginally more relaxed about community engagement too - its been a while since i heard of anyone getting "squatted" off the forums. In about 2016 my dad's investment club of retired market gamblers called me up and had me do a 20 minute explainer on how "tin men" could turn a profit. "What, apart from the scurrilous markup on models!?" There's videogames (on multiple platforms) , novels (for YP and grognards), audiobooks, comics, rules, rule expansions, rule revisions, paints, brushes and modelling tools, magazines, roleplay games, boardgames, card games etc. A massive loyal community, entire stables of YouTube channels deidacated to dissectinfg the IP lore. They've captured the 12yo male who enjoys the horrific dystopian violence of the settings as well as retraining the 40yo who remembers *being* that 12yo. As of '21 its been one if the investment club's better earners. I'm also personally satisfied they chose GW over EA (becuase EA really *is* an ethical crisis incorporated). (not really a brexit "success" story though, they've been successful for quite a while longer on thier own merit) This place (Fab) gets more surreal every day. Me and Mrs B joined because we are swingers and wanted to meet people for kinky non vanilla sex. Have recently been discussing Covid in the virus forum (but there is a logic as it has impacted on swinging). Now I am discussing the maker of Space Marines!
Anyhow, yep GW is deep into exploring TV and movies around their IP (particularly W40k). The Eisenhorn series is with Frank Spotnitz who produced X-Files, Medici, Leonardo, Man in the High Castle etc.
Personally I would hold the shares. I am convinced Disney will come sniffing. GW and Marvel comics (owned by Disney) are already working together."Missing a trick without a Gotrek and Felix series. Brian Blessed would be nailed on. | |||
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"I find GW stuff way to expensive. I have a rogue trader era complete set of space marines, including 3 rhinos, 2 predator and land raiders. There is no way I would pay what they are charging for their stuff now. When they brought in the new rules around 2000, I stopped playing as the fun went out of the game. Good luck to them though." And in Australia/USA they pay around 30-50% more for stuff lol. Those old Rogue Trader models are probably worth quite a fair bit now tbh | |||
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"I find GW stuff way to expensive. I have a rogue trader era complete set of space marines, including 3 rhinos, 2 predator and land raiders. There is no way I would pay what they are charging for their stuff now. When they brought in the new rules around 2000, I stopped playing as the fun went out of the game. Good luck to them though. And in Australia/USA they pay around 30-50% more for stuff lol. Those old Rogue Trader models are probably worth quite a fair bit now tbh " I won't part with them, just in case. I have a tactical squad on motorbikes, they are the old metal bikes as well. | |||
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"I find GW stuff way to expensive. I have a rogue trader era complete set of space marines, including 3 rhinos, 2 predator and land raiders. There is no way I would pay what they are charging for their stuff now. When they brought in the new rules around 2000, I stopped playing as the fun went out of the game. Good luck to them though. And in Australia/USA they pay around 30-50% more for stuff lol. Those old Rogue Trader models are probably worth quite a fair bit now tbh I won't part with them, just in case. I have a tactical squad on motorbikes, they are the old metal bikes as well." Keep hold of them. Might be worth £ but are also part of your history. I (Mr) still have a fair few items from my teens (in the loft). | |||
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