Argos RIP thread

ablelocks · 20-10-2022 03:23PM

haven't checked availability, but some of the higher end Lego Technics sets are 25-33% off

Flinty997 · 28-10-2022 04:17PM

Thanks lads much appreciated. If only they anything worth buying :) Still I enjoy browsing.

loyatemu · 30-10-2022 10:18PM

didn't see it mentioned but Argos Stephen's Green is closing. First of many?

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2022/10/28/argos-to-close-store-at-stephens-green-shopping-centre/

Flinty997 · 30-10-2022 10:59PM

I'm surprised they lasted this long. Long before Brexit we started having problems with stock in the Irish stores.

They should have made a fortune during COVID-19. But just abandoned ship.

robwen · 30-10-2022 11:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119813626#Comment_119813626

Kilkenny store made a similar announcement couple of weeks ago

john boye · 31-10-2022 01:05AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119813626#Comment_119813626

Jervis one closed last year so that leaves only one in town, in the ilac

Marhay70 · 31-10-2022 11:14AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119813626#Comment_119813626

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119648605#Comment_119648605

Did you see the documentary about Argos the other night? Apparenty they're closing branches all over the UK and moving into Sainsburys. As that option isn't open in the Republic and their online presence is pretty ****, I'd say Argos will not remain in Ireland

Marhay70 · 31-10-2022 11:21AM

Arklow closed a couple of months ago. I was in the one in Omni last week for the first time in years and it looks like it is running down too, only two staff that I could see, no tills operating, no stock on display. Sad to see but I think the growth of online shopping, particularly Amazon, in Ireland, has sounded the death knell for Argos, their shipping is too dear.

Caranica · 31-10-2022 11:24AM

The ones in Blanchardstown and Dunshaughlin both close at 6/7pm on "late nights" which makes it next to impossible to get to after work so I've stopped thinking of it as an option if I need random stuff during the week

This is it · 31-10-2022 11:31AM

Didn't even know there was an Argos in Dunshaughlin?

I was a frequent customer but it's rare now that I can't get an item cheaper or quicker than Argos. I can't remember the last time I've used them to be honest.

Flinty997 · 31-10-2022 11:33AM

It's circling the drain. They were bought by a company who didn't know what to do with it. They've never recovered from that.

Flinty997 · 31-10-2022 11:45AM

Seems like they are big trouble in the UK as well.

TheRona · 31-10-2022 12:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119814823#Comment_119814823

I'm guessing they mean Ashbourne.

I still use them quite a bit. Easily the fastest way for me to get something (reserve and collect 5 mins later, pulling up right by the door on my motorbike). It's fairly rare that I find the same item for cheaper in a bricks and mortar store.

Caranica · 31-10-2022 12:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119814925#Comment_119814925

I do, sorry

bored_newbie · 01-11-2022 05:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119814925#Comment_119814925

Yep when I used to go to the office every day I would regularly visit Argos for the odd bargain. Working from home, I could do without the drive into town...

CorkBoyInDub · 02-11-2022 12:54PM

When are people expecting Argos (and others) to start with their Black Friday offers? Need a new TV as soon as possible but hoping to hold off and see what offers come out.

Flinty997 · 02-11-2022 01:12PM

I wouldn't expect them to have any stock of anything they put on sale.

ECookie13 · 04-11-2022 10:41PM

The Argos in Kilkenny is also closing.

Sheep Shagger · 05-11-2022 08:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119834941#Comment_119834941

Wonder if they are closing them as leases come up for renewal. Given they can't integrate them into Sainsbury stores it seems its only a matter of time before they exit the market.

JDxtra · 05-11-2022 09:52PM

The business here could have been viable. It's an easy way to get your hands on branded goods quickly. Amazon is not cheap and is slowly turning into an Aliexpress. Also nobody has time to trudge around bricks and mortar stores looking for something specific.

However, the Argos management team (or lack of) have run the Irish business into the ground.

They've abandoned it, closing stores, starving Irish stores of stock, zero investment in technology, no proper oversight of the items listed - and worst of all, completely ignoring their customers and the many complaints.

I feel sorry for the staff, looks like a depressing place to work these days.

Sheep Shagger · 06-11-2022 11:45AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119838769#Comment_119838769

Yup the ones I've been into of late have nobody in them and very sparse with the display stock in store.

Argos will always be held dearly in my heart, bought my wife's engagement ring there (a temporary one/placeholder anyway from what was then the Elizabeth Duke counter) lol. She still has it somewhere, was €20 from memory.

At the time was very suprised how much money you could spend on a ring there.

Dont even think they have jewellery on display anymore there.

Heighway61 · 20-11-2022 09:46AM

Is it possible to cancel a reservation? I reserved two of the same item. Want to cancel and reserve only one. Don't want to reduce steck availability of the item by three

TheRona · 20-11-2022 10:25AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119896311#Comment_119896311

I'd say you could probably go in and get the person at the counter to only put through one for you with your existing reservation.

Thumper Long · 23-11-2022 01:03PM

For anyone looking for one of the 9.99 power banks I’ve a res for blanch up till the 25th and won’t make it first to ask on here can have it

tall chapy · 25-11-2022 11:37AM

Thumper, Can you send me the reservation code for blanch.

Thumper Long · 25-11-2022 01:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119919297#Comment_119919297

Just sent it there, enjoy

tall chapy · 26-11-2022 06:23PM

Thanks Thumper, picked it up yesterday.

RobbingBandit · 26-11-2022 06:28PM

Lot more offers on UK Site free buds with Pixle 6, free game with Nintendo Switch OLED are two that stick out for me.

NinjaTruncs · 02-12-2022 11:25AM

Does anyone know if Argos honour the price of an item when you reserved it. Something I had to order in has now gone up in price and I'm wondering will I bother going to collect it if they won't give it to me at the lower price.

Sheep Shagger · 02-12-2022 12:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119947815#Comment_119947815

Yup the price you reserved at should be the price you pay instore when you use the reservation code.

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