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Lila's opening in 117 LL (formerly Callows)


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Jeremy Wrote:

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> I'm gonna get me one of these:

> http://www.lilasjewels.co.uk/vs-department-c1/18k-

> gold-and-diamond-mens-ring-p8


at least they wont need to do too much to that unit security wise....

Capacious interior for the 'distract-and-pocket' ploy, large windows with extensive forecourt area to enable full sledgehammer swing, access to lots of side roads for a motorcycle getaway, yes - they should do well.


I wonder if they'll store the 5k rings in one of the little garages out the back?

maxxi Wrote:

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> Capacious interior for the 'distract-and-pocket'

> ploy, large windows with extensive forecourt area

> to enable full sledgehammer swing, access to lots

> of side roads for a motorcycle getaway, yes - they

> should do well.

>

> I wonder if they'll store the 5k rings in one of

> the little garages out the back?


What would you prefer?

Prefer?


I don't object to bling shops - I might think they're idiots to open there but I don't object and I probably underestimate the lust for Gold and shiny things in these parts (can't see Nina Christie's being thrilled though).


If you DO have such power though ET, and are asking with a view to waving your wand and making it so, then a good Chinese/Vietnamese-type supermarket would be nice, thankyou.

So that's three new jewellery shops opened relatively recently in ED - how much money is there floating around?! (The other two are on Upland Road - one precious jewellery which has been open for quite a while, the other a costume jewellery one next door).

Twirly Wrote:

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> Sure, Peckhamrye, and I wish them all the best.

> Just not sure how many jewellery stores the area

> can support...


Why would you think this area could not support three jewellery shops?

Four jewellery shops, and I'm not saying it can't, I was just wondering as it seems quite a concentration in a small area (particularly as three of them sell precious jewellery that's quite expensive). Hopefully it can. East Dulwich: South London's Hatton Garden ;-)

I'm not whinging! I am merely concerned (and therefore posing a question for discussion) that someone's hopes and dreams, never mind investment, might not succeed if there isn't sufficient demand. Ever heard of market saturation?


I have already said that I wish them well. The new shop is probably better placed than the other two for passing trade anyway.

Vik Wrote:

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> No one can win in ED, you whinge about chains, you

> whinge about indies, you whinge when another

> estate agent, restaurant and now jewellers

> opens... Some of you are just miserable buggers!


Vik, you are absolutely right. Some people are never happy... It's like a little forum of negativity, cheer up people it's nearly Christmas!

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