Models Inc. Moving & changing name

madrab · 20-07-2009 11:06PM #1

Hey Guys

Just a quick reminder that Models Inc on Dorset Street has now moved to Jervis Street, an will be trading as Gamers World

The shop will be open usual hours from tomorrow morning

Gunmonkey · 21-07-2009 08:25AM

Sweet, I heard they were moving a few months ago to Jervis which is great as never liked the walk up to the store (Im lazy).

Was thinking about tipping up to Dublin soon so this is another reason to go

Mantel · 21-07-2009 08:56AM

Is there a new website for it? modelsinc.ie is down atm

Wouldn't have known they had moved without seeing it here. It'll be easier to get to and spend monies on new shiney models on the way home from work now.

Anyone have a look at the new shop yet?

the_syco · 21-07-2009 09:08AM

Map of new location: http://www.farfaraway.org/blog/2009/07/20/models-inc-has-moved/

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't that where the FÁS office used to be?

madrab · 21-07-2009 05:09PM

not sure, it use to be a computer shop called unity etail

Mantel · 21-07-2009 07:33PM

Yeah, it's where Unity E-tail used to be. If your at the intersection where the entrance to Jervis street center is and the old FAS office, head towards the liffy, it's on the corner of the next intersection on the left hand side.

Coriolanus · 23-07-2009 12:34AM

That's great news. I've been meaning to call up since I heard of you guys on here, but tbh, I work on Abbey St and don't get so long for a lunch break to be willing to slog up that far and back!
Good to see someone in that Etail unit, it's been looking dog ugly empty for ages.
Best of luck, and see you in store soon.

Crónhóle · 23-07-2009 05:21PM

I was in the store on wednesday and i have to say its looking great nice and polished, a whole backroom for wargaming genuis, just wait for some tournments.

Coriolanus · 25-07-2009 10:41PM

Was in today, very impressed lads.

Nice staff, not too pushy or cheery, but verbose with advice and information when asked for help.

Anyway, now have myself a set of Cadians to get myself re-started and plans apace for more to come.

Cant' fault the prices either!

Crónhóle · 26-07-2009 01:46AM

Be sure to put up the address for new website for the shop when you can guys.

Warmaster · 26-07-2009 12:18PM

was in yesterday great craic, nice shop, don't know about the staff didn't talk to anyone really and then felt awkward because none of them had come to talk to me I didn't even know who the staff were...

shop looks great though

Cy_Revenant · 26-07-2009 12:46PM

Warmaster wrote: »

was in yesterday great craic, nice shop, don't know about the staff didn't talk to anyone really and then felt awkward because none of them had come to talk to me I didn't even know who the staff were...

shop looks great though

Staff shouldn't be pushy, but they should say hi. Especially is someone looks lost.

Warmaster · 26-07-2009 02:21PM

Cy_Revenant wrote: »

Staff shouldn't be pushy, but they should say hi. Especially is someone looks lost.

exactly but it's nice to get to know your customers so that they won't be afraid to ask you questions

madrab · 26-07-2009 05:40PM

oops, sorry if i didnt say hi, i was trying to get to everyone yesterday

:-)

Coriolanus · 26-07-2009 05:42PM

Different strokes etc. For example I find the staff in GW insufferably suffocating. Didn't have any such problems in Models Inc, greeted, asked if I needed help, backed off when I said I was browsing, but more than helpful when approached thereafter. *shrug*

One thing I'd love though, is a website with a relatively complete price list. I'm a bit of an ardent listmaker and budgeter so it'd be a great help.

madrab · 26-07-2009 06:40PM

Dont worry its in the process, so hopefull it will be in place soon

Warmaster · 26-07-2009 07:07PM

madrab wrote: »

oops, sorry if i didnt say hi, i was trying to get to everyone yesterday

:-)

Don't worry about it mate, I would never base it all off one visit I was just saying that GW's approach to customers has a lot of merit to it as regards getting to know the customers. Also a comprehensive site would be awesome

brunswick_03 · 27-07-2009 02:23PM

Is there a mobile phone or land-line phone contact number for the new shop? I just want to check if a book I'm looking for is in stock.

Dacian · 02-08-2009 12:52PM

Nevore wrote: »

.......... I find the staff in GW insufferably suffocating.

I know that they are just doing their job but it can be very annoying. I stopped playing quite a while ago but like to drop in to pick up WD and books, having a gander at the new models while there. The senior staff know me so just say hi and chat about what I'm reading but the newer guys immediately try to get me interested in the new giant/drgaon/dark elves/valkyrie even when I saw I don't play or collect.

Just saw the location,thats really close to GW. Am sure that will hurt GWs trade. I for one would go to Gamers World rather than GW as they are so close. I go to GW curretnly as its on my way home from work whereas Dorset St was well out of my way.

Warmaster · 02-08-2009 05:27PM

Dacian wrote: »

I know that they are just doing their job but it can be very annoying. I stopped playing quite a while ago but like to drop in to pick up WD and books, having a gander at the new models while there. The senior staff know me so just say hi and chat about what I'm reading but the newer guys immediately try to get me interested in the new giant/drgaon/dark elves/valkyrie even when I saw I don't play or collect.

Just saw the location,thats really close to GW. Am sure that will hurt GWs trade. I for one would go to Gamers World rather than GW as they are so close. I go to GW curretnly as its on my way home from work whereas Dorset St was well out of my way.

yeah the location move was a brilliant idea. for the past couple of weeks now I've found myself going to both GW and gamers world on the same day, it's good to chat to the GW guys and then go to Gamers World and have a friendly chat with those guys

Jazzy · 04-08-2009 03:33AM

Warmaster wrote: »

was in yesterday great craic, nice shop, don't know about the staff didn't talk to anyone really and then felt awkward because none of them had come to talk to me I didn't even know who the staff were...

shop looks great though

so ppl were left to their own devices? super

Warmaster · 04-08-2009 06:33AM

Jazzy wrote: »

so ppl were left to their own devices? super

Super for guys who already play, know the hobby and (typically) dislike the GW approach to customers. Not so super for guys who have never seen the hobby before or those just starting to play, some of whom may not know that staff are really friendly and some of these customers may not want to go over to them and ask questions.

Jazzy · 04-08-2009 12:53PM

Warmaster wrote: »

Super for guys who already play, know the hobby and (typically) dislike the GW approach to customers. Not so super for guys who have never seen the hobby before or those just starting to play, some of whom may not know that staff are really friendly and some of these customers may not want to go over to them and ask questions.

you can generally tell who these people are within 5 seconds when they walk in. by all means talk to them.
there is no need to shake down everyone and apply the pressure.
"why yes sure mr shop man. i would very much like to buy this soon to be out of date version of fantasy which i already own and have all the models from numerous times over. ive only been collecting for ages and have spent thousands on your models in the past. please, turn the knife."
sickening tbh

ps1086 · 04-08-2009 07:16PM

Does anybody know if they sell any cases other than those horrible GW ones?

Cy_Revenant · 05-08-2009 01:08PM

They certainly used to have some very nice ones. Kinda pricy, but really nice.

Gunmonkey · 05-08-2009 02:37PM

Jazzy wrote: »

you can generally tell who these people are within 5 seconds when they walk in. by all means talk to them.
there is no need to shake down everyone and apply the pressure.
"why yes sure mr shop man. i would very much like to buy this soon to be out of date version of fantasy which i already own and have all the models from numerous times over. ive only been collecting for ages and have spent thousands on your models in the past. please, turn the knife."
sickening tbh

I assume your refering to the GW approach of salesmanship. I hear they are phasing that out as it was too time intensive to ask questions, now they just have 2 burly guards at the door who pick you up by your legs and shake any money out of you as you enter the store, with the staff crawling over Gollum-like and picking up the "the preciousess".

Gonna try stop up next week week and see the new store, there a bigger or smaller boardgame section?? (kinda off miniature games at the mo)

Simeadrach · 06-08-2009 11:25AM

Gunmonkey wrote: »

I assume your refering to the GW approach of salesmanship. I hear they are phasing that out as it was too time intensive to ask questions, now they just have 2 burly guards at the door who pick you up by your legs and shake any money out of you as you enter the store, with the staff crawling over Gollum-like and picking up the "the preciousess".

Ha, give it time.

Lockstep · 09-08-2009 02:17PM

What're the prices like in the store?

I collected warhammer when I was younger and recently came across a stash of unpainted dwarves who I had great fun painting.
Woulnd't mind picking up a few extra bits and pieces but GW are dear enough, independant retailers have been more expensive IME.

Coriolanus · 09-08-2009 04:51PM

kickoutthejams wrote: »

What're the prices like in the store?

I collected warhammer when I was younger and recently came across a stash of unpainted dwarves who I had great fun painting.
Woulnd't mind picking up a few extra bits and pieces but GW are dear enough, independant retailers have been more expensive IME.

So far, anything I've bought has been cheaper by anything up to 25% or at worst just the same price as GW Irish prices.

Best bet is to shop for what you want though. You can get the GW store prices online, so if you go there to get an idea of what they're selling at, you'll know when your in Gamers World whether you're making a saving or not.

Lockstep · 09-08-2009 05:10PM

How are they able to be so much cheaper than GW, seeing as GW would be selling their own stock?
Surely an independant retailer would be unable to sell for significantly lower than GW prices?

Coriolanus · 09-08-2009 05:28PM

It has to do with the way GW and the GW stores interact afaik.

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the gist of it is a combination of a) the GW stores getting assigned prices for the coming period based on current exchange rates. If the exchange rate fluctuates in the euros favour (as it has been pretty steadily for years) the indos can buy in stock and sell it relatively cheaper while maintaining their profit margins b) indo stores being willing to settle for a lower overall profit margin full stop.

Something like that anyway. The GW stores are inflexible, the store manager can't price his own stuff, or buy stock at exchange-rate-determined more favourable terms. It's all handed down from on high.

Or something like that

Models Inc. Moving & changing name

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