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I don’t think Farmers will be affected by Poundland. I love Farmers, it’s been around forever, I remember it when I was young. It sells unique cleaning products other places cannot or will not stock. I think if anything, Poundland will create more competition for the other big chains. Louisa.

Oh I do have to laugh. The usual suspects goading left right and centre, then choosing to play the ‘shut down’ Louisa’ card when the argument goes against them. The above quoted forum members are a good summary of what is wrong with society today. ‘We don’t agree with you so we will shut your opinions down to make ourselves feel good’. Yawn. I barely use the forum, I really don’t give a toss if I’m “relegated to the lounge”. Bring it on! Haha. Losers. Louisa. Nah. We're just all bored of your boring twuntiness. And your dishonesty about being allowed back in if you behaved. Despite your protestations to the contrary; a class warrior you ain't. Oh bore off. The irony is real. The Admin has specifically requested we get this thread back on track. But you can’t help having a little dig can you? Can you please stop goading people for a fight, and talk about the topic at hand. Louisa.

Boomers suggesting that cutting out expensive coffee and avocado toast will solve financial struggles is such a laughable cliché... Post Generation X suggesting that paying the mortgage is a struggle but they wont cut back on posh coffee and five star dining. People of my generation barely ate out when we were younger. I certainly cut back when I needed to, paying the bills was always a priority. Clearly priorities are different with certain socio economic classes. If you’ve never struggled, you’d never know how to survive on a budget. Hence why, not cutting back on the fancy stuff comes as the norm to these people. Louisa.

Ugh. Same old same old. Can we relegate Louisa to the Lounge again please Admin. She was allowed back if she didn't just regurgitate the same, stale vitriol. She's like Wolfie Smith but without the wit or self awareness. Agreed. It's been going on ad nauseam for years. She once announced she was leaving and never coming back. But no. She saw an opportunity to have another go at the people living in this area who she appears to hate so much. Oh I do have to laugh. The usual suspects goading left right and centre, then choosing to play the ‘shut down’ Louisa’ card when the argument goes against them. The above quoted forum members are a good summary of what is wrong with society today. ‘We don’t agree with you so we will shut your opinions down to make ourselves feel good’. Yawn. I barely use the forum, I really don’t give a toss if I’m “relegated to the lounge”. Bring it on! Haha. Losers. Louisa.

Sure. Moaners should contemplate relocating. While some people are struggling with bills, rents and mortgage payment it doesn't mean they have to deny themselves a little bit of luxury...for the same price I think some would prefer a latte to 2 multi packs of Hulla Hoops. Each to their own, I guess... And this response exemplifies my point about pretentious yuppies. Rather have a coffee than a multi pack of hula hoops. May I make a suggestion to any yuppies reading this? Invest in some instant Nescafé granules if you’re struggling that much. Then you can get one of the hula hoops multi packs too. Can afford an expensive coffee and then moans about mortgages, child care costs and rents. Hilarious, so full of self importance. Louisa.

First world problems or what? Maybe these ‘struggling’ middle class people should consider a move somewhere more affordable then? Or perhaps, reconsider their life choices on food. Seems bizarre to me that so many plum in the mouth, big spending yuppies can afford an independent coffee shop, but turn their nose up at a pound shop. I guess that’s what sums them up though isn’t it? Wannabes. If they’re genuinely struggling with rent and bills, perhaps they could force themselves to shop somewhere that’s ‘below’ their inflated ego, more in line with their ailing disposable income. Problem solved. Or move somewhere more affordable perhaps? Louisa.

I only ever buy bananas from a greengrocer which is nearly always cheaper than a supermarket, and usually comes in a brown paper bag. Louisa.

Market forces happen. Sometimes they work in our favour, sometimes they don’t. Get over it. I lament the loss of Iceland to this day, doesn’t mean I can force their hand on where they choose to open, or indeed where the yuppy brigade want to buy houses. They chose ED twenty years ago, and all the wannabe posh shops followed them. Not my bag, but hey ho. It happens. Now we have Poundland opened here, the chai latte lovers are crying into their organic vegan friendly breakfast cereal. Funny how their love of ‘independent shops’ only ever becomes an argument when it’s not something well established for years. And also, chains are ok as long as they’re not too ‘working class’. Hilarious. Louisa.

So do working class people need guidance on what to eat now? I’m sure they can make up their own minds. You don’t see the less well off standing outside an organic butchers or farm shop demanding people shouldn’t buy things cos they’re too expensive. The fact is, Poundland opened here because there’s clearly a want and need for their business model. They’ve done their homework. Consumers will react with their spending power accordingly. Yes a lidl or aldi would have been great, but there isn’t the space for one. Unless the co op shuts down. Louisa.

I popped in for some biscuits, crisps and cakes. All cheaper than the crap dishes up by other local supermarkets. The yuppies are only upset cos they thought the colonisation of ED was complete, and this has pissed all over their vegan organic eco friendly bonfires. Now let’s shut down co-op and turn it into an iceland food warehouse. Job complete. Louisa.

If I see anyone creeping in and out of the new Poundland with a Waitrose bag, I will be having words. No excuse for that level of snobbery. In fact I’ll go one better, before the usual suspects accuse me of all sorts of unfounded ridiculousness. I will supply alternative bag for life options if and when I see said folk bagging their goods in Waitrose branded bags! Louisa.

Poundland local seems to have a good supply of biscuits, crisps, fizzy drinks and cakes. It’s so nice to have somewhere to go to get the basics without worrying about taking out a second mortgage. Bring it on. Louisa.

I made my arguments against the ‘chain nature’ of LL compared to other high streets over on the other thread. I think the problem a lot of people have, is seeing outside their own bubble, and I mean this with no malice or judgement against you personally. I don’t know you nor your personal circumstances. LL was once a working class high street, but even back as far as the 70s and 80s I cannot remember any chains in any locations other than the larger retail spaces now occupied by M&S, the Co-op and Foxtons (soon to be Poundland). The existing chains we have now reflect the altered demographic in the many years I’ve resided here. However, it’s often easy to overlook the poorest in society. Many of these people on low fixed incomes are reliant on shops such as Poundland for bargains. Therefore, during these difficult times, I struggle to have sympathy with the ‘Independent nature of LL’ argument. No independents are being threatened with the arrival of Poundland (replacing another chain Foxtons), and the increase in footfall will more than make up for any losses independents make. It’s competition, pure and simple. Out of interest, what independent do you think could occupy that space left by Foxtons? Louisa.

Years ago, this was a Woolworths. After that, it became a Job Centre. It’s never been a ‘Independent shop’ in my long memory is being born and raised in East Dulwich. Also, as others have said, it’s replacing a chain, a estate agent chain at that, Maybe for some people, what makes a high street ‘special’, is out pricing normal folk so they can’t shop there anymore. In a cost of living crisis, Poundland is a god send for many, especially elderly people and those on benefits or a small fixed income. I’m sure the yuppies will find a whole plethora of overpriced tat elsewhere on the lane. How about letting normal ED’ers have a place to buy too? Louisa.

Another poundland am I missing something There are two more within a mile(ish) of Lordship Lane. There are also a multitude of estate agents within the same distance. It’s all about demand and supply. If there wasn’t a demand for Poundland, they wouldn’t bother opening here. How many Tesco and Sainsbury stores are within the same distance? I wonder if that argument would be used if another M&S opened, or god forbid a WAITROSE. Louisa.