Foxtons on Lordship Lane soon to become a Poundland Local

[Ebenezer]

worse than I anticipated...

[ken78]

Ok after tomorrow the excitement will be over……

Next agenda, maybe co-op will close & we can have our Iceland back!

Thereafter, maybe create space for a savers,

Just a thought……..

 

kill joy

[ken78]

Ex long time resident

why did you leave ??? if you don't live in dulwich why would you want a Waitrose ! why would bother you ??? old saying only the fittest will survive we will see

[bsand]

Ebenèzer stop being a scrooge, go on their website. You might be surprised. Its not a poundland its a poundland local theres a difference

 

Cashed up bought a 3 bed terrace near Lordship Lane for 75k in 1983 and sold for 900k in 2017 with no mortgage, so I saw the whole arc of gentrification and I have a lot to than ED for. Back in 83 it was a bit rough you had gangsters meeting in the Foresters Arms (now the Bishop) and a very mean vibe and an Irish estate agent selling Irish property on Uplands Road. I knew Reg the landlord of the Palmerston and the other pub up the lane towards the Plough that had live bands.

[Spartacus]

Ebenèzer stop being a scrooge, go on their website. You might be surprised. Its not a poundland its a poundland local theres a difference

 

Cashed up bought a 3 bed terrace near Lordship Lane for 75k in 1983 and sold for 900k in 2017 with no mortgage, so I saw the whole arc of gentrification and I have a lot to than ED for. Back in 83 it was a bit rough you had gangsters meeting in the Foresters Arms (now the Bishop) and a very mean vibe and an Irish estate agent selling Irish property on Uplands Road. I knew Reg the landlord of the Palmerston and the other pub up the lane towards the Plough that had live bands.

 

I've gotta ask

What the funk is an "Irish Property"

[bsand]

Ebenèzer stop being a scrooge, go on their website. You might be surprised. Its not a poundland its a poundland local theres a difference

 

Cashed up bought a 3 bed terrace near Lordship Lane for 75k in 1983 and sold for 900k in 2017 with no mortgage, so I saw the whole arc of gentrification and I have a lot to than ED for. Back in 83 it was a bit rough you had gangsters meeting in the Foresters Arms (now the Bishop) and a very mean vibe and an Irish estate agent selling Irish property on Uplands Road. I knew Reg the landlord of the Palmerston and the other pub up the lane towards the Plough that had live bands.

 

I've gotta ask

What the funk is an "Irish Property"

 

ED had a big Irish community at the time - hence the annual festival on Peckham Rye - this shop which was on Uplands the end of Hindmans Road sold Irish foodstuff and in the window had Irish property such a bungalow in County Wicklow, that sort of stuff. Always seemed odd, but there was another Irish shop on Lordship Lane next door to the William Rose as it is now.

[teddyboy23]

The irishshop used to be the little shop.that the picture house as taken over. Knew cassie that ran it

[Ebenezer]

It's quite disheartening to see a Poundland opens in East Dulwich to be honest.

Every time I've been to one of these stores, all they seem to have on offer in term of food are unhealthy snacks, like confectionary, sodas and crisps. really don't see any cause for celebration.

 

Unlike all the major supermarkets

Just look at the amount of sodas and crisps that sainsbury have on sale , but that's OK??

 

I have to admit after visiting the store I have changed my mind. I was impressed with the large selection of Haribo and Werther's Originals and also by the colourful variety of multipack crisps that was on display. Lack of fresh food was a bonus (less cooking).

 

The cherry on top was the section for smokers : ashtrays, rizla, lighters, .etc..5 min walk from the local schools...what s not to like...eh?

[Sue]

Lack of fresh food was a bonus (less cooking)

 

 

I thought they sold fresh food including fruit, vegetables and bread?

Have I misunderstood?

The pictures you posted don't look unlike certain areas of supermarkets like Sainsbury's.

[Spartacus]

Ebenezer are you being SarCastic?

[monica]

I popped and bought photo frames, I was chatting with a staff member who said they have received a lot of positive feedback from customers. However there were a few people who thought abusing the staff verbally was going to encourage pound land to close. There are many residents in ED, who are elderly, vulnerable and living on the poverty line, however the few inconsiderate and selfish people in this community just feel that East Dulwich is too gentrified for a pound land. To those privileged few, please wake and smell the oat flat white, or a cuppa, we are living in a cost of living crisis, where many many members of the community have to decide whether to heat or eat.

[heartblock]

Went in happy to be impressed.... came out with nothing. Partner excited about their preferred shampoo, until they realised buying in bulk as we do...it was cheaper.

Some very cheap IT hardwear connectors, would be interested in how long they last.

Ended up going to Bora veg shop and bought some very good resonantly priced (compared to some outlets) quality veg.

I’m sure i I will use it, but don’t eat sweets, biscuits or hot pastries... so I’ll see.

It was busy though.

[alice]

It’s a shop. It will stay because people want what it sells.

[lindylou]

It does not sell what people want. I visited today, hoping to find something “what people want”. I am a pensioner and I have limited money. I was hoping to find some cheaper vegetables and fruit. Their fruit and veg consists of two tiers at the end of an aisle. I also like to buy colouring books and pencils for my grandchildren, once again I have to go to Peckham for these. I’m not saying this is the be all and end all of a pound shop, but don’t waste your time. Go to Peckham. I will give it one year max before they are gone. I just don’t get it.

[Jules-and-Boo]

Bsand…..

Clearly not posh enough if you’re talking us all through your money.

Also, moved away but still checking the local forum ?

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

there were a few people who thought abusing the staff verbally was going to encourage pound land to close.

Early contender for Didn't Happen Of The Year Award (EDF section).

[Whoeveritis]

East Dulwich isn’t posh, it’s overpriced. That’s why people are confused.

[ken78]

Ebenèzer stop being a scrooge, go on their website. You might be surprised. Its not a poundland its a poundland local theres a difference

 

Cashed up bought a 3 bed terrace near Lordship Lane for 75k in 1983 and sold for 900k in 2017 with no mortgage, so I saw the whole arc of gentrification and I have a lot to than ED for. Back in 83 it was a bit rough you had gangsters meeting in the Foresters Arms (now the Bishop) and a very mean vibe and an Irish estate agent selling Irish property on Uplands Road. I knew Reg the landlord of the Palmerston and the other pub up the lane towards the Plough that had live bands.

 

I've gotta ask

What the funk is an "Irish Property"

 

I think you find the gangsters used the mag or the rye Hotel Trust me I know

[ken78]

I popped and bought photo frames, I was chatting with a staff member who said they have received a lot of positive feedback from customers. However there were a few people who thought abusing the staff verbally was going to encourage pound land to close. There are many residents in ED, who are elderly, vulnerable and living on the poverty line, however the few inconsiderate and selfish people in this community just feel that East Dulwich is too gentrified for a pound land. To those privileged few, please wake and smell the oat flat white, or a cuppa, we are living in a cost of living crisis, where many many members of the community have to decide whether to heat or eat.

 

Well said ...you don't have to use the shop if you don't want to ..and to abuse staff well that's so wrong workers don't need that think if one of the staff was your child or grand child ...what would you say ???

[ken78]

It does not sell what people want. I visited today, hoping to find something “what people want”. I am a pensioner and I have limited money. I was hoping to find some cheaper vegetables and fruit. Their fruit and veg consists of two tiers at the end of an aisle. I also like to buy colouring books and pencils for my grandchildren, once again I have to go to Peckham for these. I’m not saying this is the be all and end all of a pound shop, but don’t waste your time. Go to Peckham. I will give it one year max before they are gone. I just don’t get it.

 

What shop do you get you colouring books from in peckham as I need some thanks

[bsand]

Cashed up bought a 3 bed terrace near Lordship Lane for 75k in 1983 and sold for 900k in 2017 with no mortgage, so I saw the whole arc of gentrification and I have a lot to than ED for. Back in 83 it was a bit rough you had gangsters meeting in the Foresters Arms (now the Bishop) and a very mean vibe and an Irish estate agent selling Irish property on Uplands Road. I knew Reg the landlord of the Palmerston and the other pub up the lane towards the Plough that had live bands.

 

I've gotta ask

What the funk is an "Irish Property"

 

I think you find the gangsters used the mag or the rye Hotel Trust me I know

 

Yeah, Dave! Courtney was a regular but I never bumped into him thankfully. Ah the good old days before middle class poshos were priced out of Zone 1 forever.

http://transpont.blogspot.com/2008/09/dave-courtney-and-south-london-raving.html

[JRK]

I'm not a total snoot I was quite excited about having an affordable shop and am pleased I can get cheap toothpaste! I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the overall stock though, a lot of the food is not actually that cheap and I agree the fresh stuff was an unhealthy disappointment for me. I will go to Peckham still for essentials and the excellent fruit & veg. Re: colouring books and other kids things, One below on rye lane is much better than Poundland, I was also disappointed at no kids stuff.

 

It does not sell what people want. I visited today, hoping to find something “what people want”. I am a pensioner and I have limited money. I was hoping to find some cheaper vegetables and fruit. Their fruit and veg consists of two tiers at the end of an aisle. I also like to buy colouring books and pencils for my grandchildren, once again I have to go to Peckham for these. I’m not saying this is the be all and end all of a pound shop, but don’t waste your time. Go to Peckham. I will give it one year max before they are gone. I just don’t get it.

 

What shop do you get you colouring books from in peckham as I need some thanks

[Earl Aelfheah]

I don't really get it. There are bigger, better Poundland stores nearby (quite a few).

Better than a massive Foxton's, but that's damning by faint praise. Also, they have a history of very shonky sourcing policies, involving child labour.

Better bargains to be had on fruit and veg in Peckham, and more variety in Khan's Bargain.

Ultimately, it's just another chain store, and not even one of the better ones.

[KalamityKel]

It does not sell what people want. I visited today, hoping to find something “what people want”. I am a pensioner and I have limited money. I was hoping to find some cheaper vegetables and fruit. Their fruit and veg consists of two tiers at the end of an aisle. I also like to buy colouring books and pencils for my grandchildren, once again I have to go to Peckham for these. I’m not saying this is the be all and end all of a pound shop, but don’t waste your time. Go to Peckham. I will give it one year max before they are gone. I just don’t get it.

 

You can't speak for everyone.

Clearly, many users reporting here have built up an expectation based on their own needs. That doesn't mean those personal needs match everyone else.

You're disappointed but it hasn't really changed your life as you continue to go elsewhere.

What's the problem here?

Let others enjoy the opportunity to purchase goods at a reasonable price that aren't available in the likes of M&S.

[Peckhampam]

I do have my doubts about the pricing, because I noticed that many things were cheaper but quite a bit smaller than usual, rolls of toilet paper for instance.