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"bankrupt Warehouse clerance" flyers...

higster · 2007-02-18 14:57:47

Anyone go to one of these? Smells like a scam..."Public notice due to bankruptcy of a leadng wholesale firm €75,000 worth of stock will be sold regardless of cost" gives a list of "stuff"..being held in a local bar...with €3 admission charge... Anyone ever go to one similar?

18-02-2007 2:57pm

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Anyone go to one of these? Smells like a scam..."Public notice due to bankruptcy of a leadng wholesale firm €75,000 worth of stock will be sold regardless of cost" gives a list of "stuff"..being held in a local bar...with €3 admission charge...

Anyone ever go to one similar?

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#2 18-02-2007 2:58pm

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Well, I'd imagine if they really wanted to clear out everything, they wouldn't be charging admission.

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#3 18-02-2007 4:02pm

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i had one a few weeks ago.

they were advertising PS3's for €30 (that's a €630 not released till march console) so I doubt very much that you will get anything like what they are saying.

i'd say to keep it legal it'll be some sort of auction with the prices listed as the starting price, not what you can buy stuff for.

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#4 19-02-2007 9:18am

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only a small entrance fee? id be interested , when and where is it being held?

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#5 19-02-2007 9:24am

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I went to one of those late last year and there was bargains to be had. I could have picked up a 21" tv for €50 but if its break you are kinda of screwed!

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#6 19-02-2007 10:37am

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I was at one too last year, €2 in and got a new PS2 console for €20

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#7 19-02-2007 10:43am

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I was there last year too... got a 3-bed semi for €5.50...hmmmm

if they need to change €2 in there is something wrong.... stay well away....

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#8 19-02-2007 1:25pm

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hellboy99 wrote:

I was at one too last year, €2 in and got a new PS2 console for €20

Do's it still work?

I get these flyers in the door as well was thinking of going to one but didnt have the time.

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#9 19-02-2007 1:27pm

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where is this going to be held.Sometimes you can get some good bargains.

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#10 19-02-2007 9:25pm

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maybe
but mostly a scam where they unload stuff, price might be good or it might not but if you read the small print there probably isn't any cover

see also
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055054097

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#11 19-02-2007 10:41pm

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I went to a couple of these in the past and TBH you're better off going to Pound City or euro city or whatever. These auction/sale guys would only have about 10% of what they advertise and yes you'll get a €15 scart lead for €5 but you will get the same lead in the local junk shop for €2

Biggest waste of time and money ever I seen

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#12 20-02-2007 8:53am

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muffler wrote:

I went to a couple of these in the past and TBH you're better off going to Pound City or euro city or whatever. These auction/sale guys would only have about 10% of what they advertise and yes you'll get a €15 scart lead for €5 but you will get the same lead in the local junk shop for €2

Biggest waste of time and money ever I seen

You are right but there are some good bargains to have.

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#13 20-02-2007 4:28pm

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drdre wrote:

You are right but there are some good bargains to have.

1 or 2 good bargains to get people in the door but its 99% junk they sell!

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#14 20-02-2007 4:42pm

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Went to one a few years back in the red Cow and it was nothing but pure shite.

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#15 20-02-2007 9:15pm

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Well I went...and you're all mostly right. Some good deals on some stuff which was decent'ish (mostly toys) but the vast majority was crap...walked away with nada..was in Sixmilebridge on Sunday...

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