Poppet Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just come back from L Lane, haven't wandered up there for a while, and come away v disappointed with a lot of the places we visited (A certain place's name removed, sorry - Admin), Luca, mrs Robinson (clothing shop) all seemed to employ staff who really didn't care whether we spent money with them or not. Just was quite a surprise, maybe we 're spoilt with the lovely deli at hop and Le querche in brockley. Don't expect grovelling shop assistants, but on a rainy Monday when they are all pretty empty, you'd think they'd be more interested in getting some money in the tillJust disappointed enough to mention Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Count down to thread deletion (a certain business above not allowed to be mentioned here - and not because they've had glowing reviews!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lane lover Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Best to stay in Brockley then. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gamechanger Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Move out Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Brockley is a great place to shop, a lot more chilled out than around here. Less pretentious. However, I think it's a little unfair to reach conclusions about the area based on one days shopping experience. Come back another time and see how you feel then. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallulah71 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 edcam - :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 We regularly eat at Luca's and I must say we have never EVER had a problem with the service. even on a crowded noisy weekend the waiting staff are always smiley and efficient. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 You're a little ray of sunshine aren't you Poppet. Not saying that you're wrong, just saying that it's odd that the only thing that motivates you to post is to write something negative about an area you don't live in. Your glass is definitely half empty so maybe that has something to do with how you relate to others (eg. shop assistants). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckhamasbestos Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 just come back from trip to Lordship Lane, Franklins and Dulwich Tandoori. faultless, its why I live here Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minder Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Agree with you Poppet. I also wandered up to LL around a year ago with my two teenage girls and was appalled at the lack of basic "please" and "thank yous" even though me and my girls said it when we had just bought something etc. etc. My girls asked me not to embarrass them but embarrass them I did! I've taught them the basic please and thank yous but every shop was the same with total lack of interest and communication. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandG Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 It must be you negative people putting out bad vibes to the LL businesses - there is nothing better than shopping eating drinking and in the process having a laugh and chatting to, not only those serving but the shoppers themselves! We love shopping in ED and agree if other don't - move away and take your negativity with you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 the thought police are operating on this thread Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppet Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 I've always lived in this area, always been v proud of living here, and loving the fact the surrounding areas are improving, and not all the lovely shops etc are just on LL.Never written on here, and won't again. Had hoped for constructive discussion. Not told to leave Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hi Poppet.. I would not worry too much about comments aimed against you here. It's a Forum Thing to bully new members for expressing a point of view. In the main I tend not to shop on Lordship Lane so do not have personal experiences with poor customer service. But with a general sense of Over-importance and Pretentiousness prevailing it does not surprise me that shop owners adopt a certain air of superiority over their customers. They think they are doing you a favour to actually serve you. I feel sorry for those who may work for these people and can understand why they might not always be in the best of moods. There is nothing on the lane that cannot be bought elsewhere at a more reasonable price. I have recently discovered the lovely area around Herne Hill Station. A great Butchers and a lovely Bakers. (Ye Olde Bakery) both with helpful friendly staff. Also a couple of Caf?/Cake shops with outside seating. I used to drink in Brockley many moons ago. Must give it a visit some time. It is good to get away from the East Dulwich Bubble from time to time. I suppose that suits some people. The sort of people that go on Holiday to Mexico or other locations only to stay in some complex that they never need to leave cos everything is to hand. Foxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandG Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 What twoddle as usual from DF maybe a name change is due matey!As for Poppet this was not her first post she was trying to rent out a house on this very forum on 24/4/2012! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodland Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Poppet - don't be put off the forum by those who can't accept people have different views and opinions. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Poppet don't be put off for expressing an opinion. If that were the case I'd have been gone years ago! Everyone is entitled to an opinion and I think in the interest of balance and fair play you should at least try those same shops on a different day just to see if you caught them on an off day. I personally do not shop as often as I used to on LL, but not because of the service, for me it's more to do with the lack of shops I like. A girl can only have so many estate agents and curry houses to window shop. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 PandG Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> What twoddle as usual from DF maybe a name change> is due matey!> > As for Poppet this was not her first post she was> trying to rent out a house on this very forum on> 24/4/2012! Why would I want to change my Username. People know me. I do not hide behind my Username like some. I think it's a good Username. And funny enough the Local Foxes follow me home and wait outside my house. So Even the Foxes know me. http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab167/mickdavies83/DulwichFox_zps5fd799e0.jpg DulwichFox .. There is only one . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 lane lover Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Best to stay in Brockley then.Funny that only yesterday in another Thread you wrote:- I agree. If businesses have poor service, then let it be known. It should make them ultimately better businesses if they listen to the comments.DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a fish Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 While it's not the prime reason I've made the decision to move back up the hill to CP, it is a minor one; there was a time LL was a smiling, friendly place, but these days it's become more like Northcote Rd 'Between the Commons', where most of the staff in the shops are rude and unwelcoming, and the Lane itself is full of morons who think their off road baby buggies have more right to be on the pavement than the rest of us, and often assert that right by running into you. In Mrs Robinson recently, I had to ask for the attention of a staff member twice before she stopped texting and served me. Like I say, not a prime reason to leave the area, but one that helps tip the balance towards the friendlier, livelier Crystal Palace...Edit: A couple of honourable mentions are owed to Moxons, Franklins and William Rose for being friendly and helpful. And once, when I moaned about the snail-like pace of the service in Lucas, they knocked off the price of the coffees and teas we'd had with breakfast... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 lol, have you only one drum fish? we get It CP is fab, ED is sh1te, you don't have to drone on and on and on Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a fish Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I've never ever said ED is sh1te, I've just come to realise that I had more fun up in CP, and want to move back there soon. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 To be honest the pull factor of areas like Crystal Palace and Peckham is bound to eventually outstrip ED. Bigger, cheaper houses for buying and renting - better rail connections (Overground), lively and trendy, 'on the up'... All the things once attractive about here are now gone. It shouldn't affect small businesses and the way they view customers, but perhaps does in some small ways. Businesses in their early years in exciting edgy areas will want to attract a customer base and do exciting different things to break the mold. Once established maybe they occasionally need a little reminder to 'up their game', no harm in that.Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 thanks for sharing (again) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Crystal Palace hasn't an Icealnd tho has it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37895-lordship-lane-shops-service/#findComment-691513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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