Argos New Catalogue

easkey

I got my new Argos catalogue this morning at
Homebase store.:D:D:D:D:D
Did u get yours

At last they are HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TequilaMockingBird

Show off.

Its almost worth the trek up to the retail park. Almost.

darealtulip

easkey wrote: »

I got my new Argos catalogue this morning at
Homebase store.:D:D:D:D:D

Me too, me too!!!!!!

Basq

Yaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy... now that's useful!

Finally I can browse through items I can't yet order.. why the excitement honestly?!

bobcar61

Well we still have about 4 more pallets of them in our Warehouse so plenty more available so don't be disappointed if you didn't get it today.I'm not sure if we are going to be handing them out like the two Argos "employees" were today but if you don't see any catalogues around its worth giving us an ask.

Mint Sauce

who needs to leave the house

browse on line

TequilaMockingBird

irish-stew wrote: »

who needs to leave the house sofa

browse on line

fixed your post

magnumlady

bobcar61 wrote: »

Well we still have about 4 more pallets of them in our Warehouse so plenty more available so don't be disappointed if you didn't get it today.I'm not sure if we are going to be handing them out like the two Argos "employees" were today but if you don't see any catalogues around its worth giving us an ask.

Ooh good, I couldn't get in today (taking pics at the festival) so hopefully I'll pick one up next time I'm in.:D

Big_Mac

bobcar61 wrote: »

Well we still have about 4 more pallets of them in our Warehouse so plenty more available so don't be disappointed if you didn't get it today.I'm not sure if we are going to be handing them out like the two Argos "employees" were today but if you don't see any catalogues around its worth giving us an ask.

Doesn't that really depend on who you ask in there? I was up there one day and was looking for some angle beading and I was talking to a young fella (no offense if its you bobcar) but he had no clue as to what I was on about. He actually asked me to show him what it was when I found it. Shouldn't the staff be helping the customers and not the other way around?

TequilaMockingBird

Big_Mac wrote: »

Doesn't that really depend on who you ask in there? I was up there one day and was looking for some angle beading and I was talking to a young fella (no offense if its you bobcar) but he had no clue as to what I was on about. He actually asked me to show him what it was when I found it. Shouldn't the staff be helping the customers and not the other way around?

That sounds like someone I know up there alright! Not you Bobcar, obv. I think there is an issue of understaffing up there, for such a huge product range, if someone is off sick etc, someone from a different dept could be overseeing an unfamiliar dept for the day. I hope. Otherwise its just inept I guess.


EDIT: Are there any other empty units left in Cleveragh now?

bobcar61

Big_Mac wrote: »

Doesn't that really depend on who you ask in there? I was up there one day and was looking for some angle beading and I was talking to a young fella (no offense if its you bobcar) but he had no clue as to what I was on about. He actually asked me to show him what it was when I found it. Shouldn't the staff be helping the customers and not the other way around?

I actually don't think it was me so no offence taken. We do have a fella from FAS who does have a wee bit of a learning disability so god love him.I feel sorry for him at times because there are times he doesn't have a clue what someone is saying to him.
I really doubt it was me,I'm usually up at customer services(that doesn't mean we know everything about every product btw)

bobcar61

sueme wrote: »

That sounds like someone I know up there alright! Not you Bobcar, obv. I think there is an issue of understaffing up there, for such a huge product range, if someone is off sick etc, someone from a different dept could be overseeing an unfamiliar dept for the day. I hope. Otherwise its just inept I guess.


EDIT: Are there any other empty units left in Cleveragh now?

That sounds like Gerry doesn't it Sueme,don't tell him I said that. I'm glad you noticed the serious lack of staff,its crazy.and with quite a few people on maternity leave it makes it even worse.

I think there would still be one or two empty units in Cleveragh,there is a new place in beside Smyths,its in the corner.Can't remember the name of it on the top of my head:(

fozzle

bobcar61 wrote: »

I really doubt it was me,I'm usually up at customer services(that doesn't mean we know everything about every product btw)

*puts on stalker hat and makes plans to spend lunch break in homebase*

Wow, my life is exciting.

TequilaMockingBird

Hmmm so Fozzle is up there too...:P

I can see the customer service going downhill completely as all the staff and customers are eyeing each other up wondering...

We need a Masons type code to identify fellow Boardsies.

brianthebard

sueme wrote: »

Hmmm so Fozzle is up there too...:P

I can see the customer service going downhill completely as all the staff and customers are eyeing each other up wondering...

We need a Masons type code to identify fellow Boardsies.

so we're back to the badges then?Maybe rois could make them if shes not busy?

TequilaMockingBird

brianthebard wrote: »

so we're back to the badges then?Maybe rois could make them if shes not busy?

I was thinking more along the lines of touch your right elbow while standing on your left foot type thing.

Rois is too mature to get into our silly games.

dingding

sueme wrote: »

I was thinking more along the lines of touch your right elbow while standing on your left foot type thing.

Just fell over

Basq

Was up in the Retail Park so picked up aa catalogue in Homebase.. too huge to even browse through.

But looking for a good 5.1 surround sound system (as mine is on it's last legs) so might look through that later.

fozzle

sueme wrote: »

Hmmm so Fozzle is up there too...:P

I can see the customer service going downhill completely as all the staff and customers are eyeing each other up wondering...

We need a Masons type code to identify fellow Boardsies.

Lol! There's a guy in Homebase I keep eyeballing (poor lad) I think it's Bobcar, but tbh, how the hell can I know?!

In more important news, I got my catalogue *lovingly strokes enormous book of shiny shiny products*

Xiney

methinks I'll take a trek up to the retail park tomorrow.

My bike's derailler needs looking after anyway.

bobcar61

fozzle wrote: »

Lol! There's a guy in Homebase I keep eyeballing (poor lad) I think it's Bobcar, but tbh, how the hell can I know?!

In more important news, I got my catalogue *lovingly strokes enormous book of shiny shiny products*

Oh my God I'm paranoid now.

fozzle

bobcar61 wrote: »

Oh my God I'm paranoid now.

Mwahahahaha!!! Well, if you were working the desk yesterday and had a break just before 12.00 and again at 14.00 (or at least were wandering around outside at those times) then you're caught! ^_^

If not then some poor employee is gonna be seriously freaked out by me staring at him by now

Mint Sauce

has this thread merged with the who do you know in sligo thread

Munya

I didn't know it was out yet. I'll get mine soon:D

fozzle

irish-stew wrote: »

has this thread merged with the who do you know in sligo thread

Not at all. It's just become the "who do you know in Homebase?" thread

Big_Mac

fozzle wrote: »

Not at all. It's just become the "who do you know in Homebase?" thread

Mods, Should this thread be renamed?;)

DenMan

Hey everyone

Haven't had the chance to get down myself yet. Anybody start picking out what they would like to get? I am sure there are lots of good gems out there waiting to be picked up.

Was back home at the weekend (Dublin) and had a chat with a few drivers, (Argos deliveries), and they said Sligo is going to be their next port of call very soon, going to be loading up the Sligo store with plenty of stock.

bobcar61

fozzle wrote: »

Mwahahahaha!!! Well, if you were working the desk yesterday and had a break just before 12.00 and again at 14.00 (or at least were wandering around outside at those times) then you're caught! ^_^

If not then some poor employee is gonna be seriously freaked out by me staring at him by now

Phew,wasn't me...thanks God,I wasn't in work just before 12 but I probably did take a lil break at 2ish
Why were you there for about two hours...oh wait you work in the retail park aswell don't you...which unit?

takola

Ahem. Can we take that conversation over the the "Does everybody know each other" thread please Bobcar and Fozzle?

Thanks

magnumlady

Have they still got catalogues??
I still haven't got in there:(

bobcar61

magnumlady wrote: »

Have they still got catalogues??
I still haven't got in there:(

No need to worry Val,still have 3 full pallets of them and half a pallet in the entrance so your safe,no need to rush in I don't think.

Basq

Saw you when I was up in Homebase on Sunday actually bobcar61.

Was playing with the animal hand puppets near the counter.. and by playing with, I mean divulging my plans for world domination - the zebra was actually quite dismissive!

bobcar61

basquille wrote: »

Saw you when I was up in Homebase on Sunday actually bobcar61.

Was playing with the animal hand puppets near the counter.. and by playing with, I mean divulging my plans for world domination - the zebra was actually quite dismissive!

Ah sugar,was I playing with the crocodile?? You should have come over and introduced yourself.
Sorry takola but I will bring myself over to the other thread now...don't kill me

magnumlady

bobcar61 wrote: »

No need to worry Val,still have 3 full pallets of them and half a pallet in the entrance so your safe,no need to rush in I don't think.

Cool I will get one tomorrow:D

dingding

Got one today about 7pm, and there were loads in a pallet at the RHS entrance door.

Enjoy

magnumlady

Argos signs are up, its opening on November the 6th:D
http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnumlady/2966841174/

bobcar61

Oh yippee:D:D
I might take a little drive down that way this evening after college and before work.
I wonder if they will have any opening offers or anything when they do open.

Oh and plenty of the staff were up in Homebase last night for training or something,I didnt get to talk to them:(

TequilaMockingBird

I check it out on my smoke break in work everyday. SO EXCITING!

/searches for life...

fozzle

magnumlady wrote: »

Argos signs are up, its opening on November the 6th:D
http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnumlady/2966841174/

*dances like an overexcited monkey* Oooooh, I can't wait! And it's an "Extra", awesome!

salad dodger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmpw5wwEHlY

magnumlady

salad dodger wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmpw5wwEHlY

Thats great, I love Bill Bailey:D

fozzle

So does anyone know if there's gonna be any special offers or anything with the opening of Argos? Is there usually when they open a new branch?

buckfasterer

fozzle wrote: »

So does anyone know if there's gonna be any special offers or anything with the opening of Argos? Is there usually when they open a new branch?

The offers that will be on are the same as in every other Argos store in the ROI.....there are no specials specific to the store opening. Catalogues, promo leaflets and xmas brouchers will be available with the latest deals on Thurs morning when the store opens.

TequilaMockingBird

"The Book of Dreams" is available at Argos now. They have a couple of pallets outside. I had a look in - it looks like a real Argos and everything!!

magnumlady

Anyone know what time they open on Thursday?

DenMan

Tried to run a search on their website for store location opening times and it wouldn't work. Hope this thread can help you out. They tend to close around 7-ish btw. An extension hopefully with Christmas on the way.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055258245

buckfasterer

Opening times arent definite yet, standard opening hours will be 9-6 mon, tue, wed and sat........9-9 thurs and fri and 12-6 sundays.

magnumlady

Thanks I'll go in on Thursday to have a look....its exciting:D

starbelgrade

Funny how the Sligo Chamber of Commerce have recently announced their delight at Argos' arrival in Sligo (via the Weekender)> so many things I could say& get sued for, but, sure none of us are stupid & can see what's going on.


As for random words that coem out of my head.. at this moment it's

//

Cardboard
Recycling
Back
Hand
Brown
Recycleable
paper Envelopes
Credit Crunch
Government
panic
local
election
euripeoan
elactins

panic
dunno how to allocate / bury funding

what eva

magnumlady

starbelgrade wrote: »

Funny how the Sligo Chamber of Commerce have recently announced their delight at Argos' arrival in Sligo (via the Weekender)> so many things I could say& get sued for, but, sure none of us are stupid & can see what's going on.


As for random words that coem out of my head.. at this moment it's

//

Cardboard
Recycling
Back
Hand
Brown
Recycleable
paper Envelopes
Credit Crunch
Government
panic
local
election
euripeoan
elactins

panic
dunno how to allocate / bury funding

what eva

awww bless them, I bet they are delighted:D, I'll say hi to them tomorrow when I'm in having a look around.

Basq

starbelgrade wrote: »

As for random words that coem out of my head.. at this moment it's

..

euripeoan
elactins

It would help if they were infact words!