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Those prices should have guaranteed that Kerry Catona at least turned up seeing as she was booked.

FYI, Oliver Boner is part-owned by Iceland hence the off-liste celeb sharing.


I might have got the wrong end of a fabulous yet useless stick on this but shall persist.


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giggirl Wrote:

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> I ventured in to OB yesterday and was struck by

> two things.

> 1. Over-pricing gone mad

> 2. Miserable staff

> For those prices you would think you might be

> entitled to service with a smile.


I for one must disagree. overpriced is not exactly the word i would use. i find it no different then any other retailer on our high street and please don't disagree i shop all of the time in ED. I think it adds one more option for us to spoil ourselves, friends and family. Good for OB! finally a London born privately owned shop that has proven their success.


As for miserable staff - sorry you thought so. I work in Islington and go to the shop there on a regular basis and have been met by bright smiles, a fun atmosphere and great help. I ventured into the ED shop on the weekend to be nosy and found it much the same everyone seemed to be having a good time in a packed out shop.


I don't understand why people on here are always so negative. something good comes to town takes a chance on the market and more than likely will succeed.


before you ask...no i don't work there...


See you at Cafe Nero... if you can find a seat cause it is so busy all the time.

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