HMV going into administration

CallMeFerdia

HMV is absolutely class for boxsets and DVDs around Christmas.
90% of my Christmas shopping gets done in there.

Could have sworn I was keeping it afloat myself..

Mr Cumulonimbus

Mr.S wrote: »

HMV Grafton Street's twitter saying the shop is closed for good

Not seeing that. Is this the correct page?

https://twitter.com/hmvgrafton

Updates to the 15 Jan.

MagicSean

Rojomcdojo wrote: »

I get what you're saying, but surely the ownership of the cans in that case was ambiguous. Where as the man we are talking about took stuff from a shop where the goods are blatantly owned by the shop until a contract with a customer is made.

Are they? Blatantly? I would have thought they were obtained on credit from the supplier.

KilOit

Very sad stuff! bought few items in HMV over Christmas in Liffey Valley and Grafton Street and saw how hard the staff worked! One of the staff in Liffey Valley spent ages digging out a Far Cry 3 PC Collectors edition that wasn't claimed while it was manic, very nice of him and was an absolute gent, really sucks balls if he doesn't get paid for genuine hard work!

Hogzy

MagicSean wrote: »

Are they? Blatantly? I would have thought they were obtained on credit from the supplier.

Yes but they would still be the property of HMV until HMV default on their payment to their supplier. Then the property reverts to the supplier. Of course their contract terms may be different but that seems to be standard business practice.

Mr Cumulonimbus

Mr.S wrote: »

https://twitter.com/hmvmusicstore

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Also, if you have insurance with HMV, it is apparently still valid and handled through Allianz, so get onto them!

Thanks. Wow, they're quick following up yesterdays events with that statement. Obviously the current administration process in the UK and receivership here are merely disguising the inevitable.......

paudgenator

Solair wrote: »

I no longer see the point of buying vouchers. They're poorly regulated and you can clearly lose your money should something like this happen.

It's far easier to just give people cash if you're looking for a totally unimaginative present. At least cash can be redeemed without any fuss!

I'd say plenty of people will be going back to Gift Cheques and Postal Orders.

Or, if you're not being lazy, get them an actual gift!

I dont see it as being lazy....would much rather receive cash than a useless/ unwanted gift. But some people think a voucher is better than cash...no....just give cash!

GLaDOS

Hope the staff can at least get the wages they're owed

MagicSean

MagicSean wrote: »

Are they? Blatantly? I would have thought they were obtained on credit from the supplier.

So anything owned on credit is fair game?

Bullseye1

Dreadfully sad news for the staff of HMV Ireland if that is true. I'm surprised they have made the decision on the Irish stores so quickly.

It basically means the Irish market has no shops other than Xtravision to buy CDs and movies.

Bullseye1

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Dreadfully sad news for the staff of HMV Ireland if that is true. I'm surprised they have made the decision on the Irish stores so quickly.

It basically means the Irish market has no shops other than Xtravision to buy CDs and movies.

I'm sure someone will open up an antiques shop soon that will cater to your needs :P

Garseys

Bullseye1 wrote: »

Dreadfully sad news for the staff of HMV Ireland if that is true. I'm surprised they have made the decision on the Irish stores so quickly.

It basically means the Irish market has no shops other than Xtravision to buy CDs and movies.

Goldendiscs & Tower Records aswell.

devastated to see HMV go under and I've family who worked there aswell who are likely to be out of a job shortly.

B.A._Baracus

DyldeBrill wrote: »

Pretty sure that the worst of this recession is still to come unfortunately

krudler wrote: »

people are saying that since 2008 ffs. The recession didn't close hmv, their business model and changing media forms did.

Agreed that HMV's business model wasnt adapting to changing media forms.

But how many businesses closed down in the last 2 years? All those factories, small shops etc. They didnt all have bad business models.

Bullseye1

Rojomcdojo wrote: »

I'm sure someone will open up an antiques shop soon that will cater to your needs :P

LOL I assume your a iTunes fan.

fro9etb8j5qsl2

Staff in the Crescent shopping centre in Limerick have staged a sit in as they have been told that they might not get the pay that they are owed. Seems a bit unfair seeing as the uk staff have all been guaranteed their wages More power to them!

nlgbbbblth

Bullseye1 wrote: »

LOL I assume your a iTunes fan.

Maybe he collects farts in a jar.

SilverScreen

nlgbbbblth wrote: »

Maybe he collects farts in a jar.

You've used that phrase about ten times already.

"I'm still listening to wax cylinders, collecting vinyl is like collecting sh!tes in a barrel."

EoghanIRL

All stores temp shut now

melekalikimaka

drdeadlift wrote: »

Some times you have to stand up for yourself.Its not like he didnt offer a payment.

criminal behavior is nothing to condone, fools and fans of fools, typical irish behavior... sometimes i wish there were basic tests to be allowed citizenship... the country would be in much better order then

Corruptedmorals

Ayden Long Vanity wrote: »

Staff in the Crescent shopping centre in Limerick have staged a sit in as they have been told that they might not get the pay that they are owed. Seems a bit unfair seeing as the uk staff have all been guaranteed their wages More power to them!

Ugh, exact same thing happened with LaSenza. They got a lot of support and won after 4 or so days. Good on them, if they can pay 4,200 UK staff then they can pay 300 more.

FoxyVixen

So is it fair to say HMV are permanently gone then? Doubt anyone is going to buy them out now.

Hope staff get their wages. Bad enough losing your job, nevermind misding a months wages!!

Boombastic

Corruptedmorals wrote: »

Ugh, exact same thing happened with LaSenza. They got a lot of support and won after 4 or so days. Good on them, if they can pay 4,200 UK staff then they can pay 300 more.

Shouldn't they be charged with trespassing? after all the law is the law:pac:

Handsome Bob

Garseys wrote: »

Goldendiscs & Tower Records aswell.

devastated to see HMV go under and I've family who worked there aswell who are likely to be out of a job shortly.

I've always found Golden Discs to be poorly stocked to be honest, while Tower have high prices and not much in terms of a varied stock.

I'm really disappointed by this, always enjoyed dropping off in HMV Grafton/Henry St to have a browse on a Friday after work before heading home for the weekend.

Judgement Day

melekalikimaka wrote: »

criminal behavior is nothing to condone, fools and fans of fools, typical irish behavior... sometimes i wish there were basic tests to be allowed citizenship... the country would be in much better order then

Yeah, like selling vouchers to customers while knowing that the company was about to go under. :rolleyes:

Rory1

If there is a demand from the consumer to pay a premium for the opportunity to buy music on the high street, someone will take that opportunity and replace HMV. However, lot of people (myself included) liked to go in there and just browse and then go home and buy the cheaper product online.

ilovesleep

Is HMV gone down?

S. De Sousa wrote: »

I've always found Golden Discs to be poorly stocked to be honest, while Tower have high prices and not much in terms of a varied stock.

I'm really disappointed by this, always enjoyed dropping off in HMV Grafton/Henry St to have a browse on a Friday after work before heading home for the weekend.

At least ye have golden discs and tower records in Dublin. Galway has nothing expect for maybe extra vision for dvds and smyths for games and music??? nothing really.

HMV was my shop. That is where I went to.

HMV is going to be very badly and sadly missed.

cloud493

If HMV isn't re opening at all, I am very very gutted. Buy all my blu rays and Games there, dont know what I'l do now.

starviewadams

Tesco sell CD's and games and stuff do they not?probably one of the reasons HMV are finished.

Hope the staff get whatever they are owed,Irish staff always get treated shabbily in comparison to the UK,La Senza and Game etc.

ilovesleep

S. De Sousa wrote: »

I've always found Golden Discs to be poorly stocked to be honest, while Tower have high prices and not much in terms of a varied stock.

I'm really disappointed by this, always enjoyed dropping off in HMV Grafton/Henry St to have a browse on a Friday after work before heading home for the weekend.

I loved browsing around and picking up a movie or two before going to a bakery or m&s to pick up some nice goodies for scoffing down during the movie/s.

Rory1

Judgement Day wrote: »

Yeah, like selling vouchers to customers while knowing that the company was about to go under. :rolleyes:

Consumers decided to buy vouchers from HMV and in doing so accepted to offer credit to HMV. A lot of people dont seem to understand that is all a voucher is. The company has been in serious difficulties for years and before Christmas it issued statement which indicated things were only getting worse. Despite the public knowing the company was in trouble, some consumers decided to give credit to the company, they took a risk and they lost. I'm fed you with this attitude of moaning and complaining. People made a bad decision to buy the vouchers, get over it and accept some personal responsibility for buying or holding on to the pieces of paper.