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 Post subject: Modelzone UK
PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:59 am 
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I clicked on there website today to find they have gone into administration. They are a decent size nationwide company which shows how hard times are for everyone.
I'm hoping they dont go but it cant be good for them to take steps like this. When will it end ?

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 Post subject: Re: Modelzone UK
PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:05 am 
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They face stiff competition from the indie companies mainly due to the fact they have to sell everything at full retail. But yeah it is sad but the closing down discounts are amazing.

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 Post subject: Re: Modelzone UK
PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:31 am 
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Damn, thats a real shame. I like having a physical shop to go into and they sold model trees particularly cheaply.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:41 am 
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Sad news, enjoyed going into there stores, Could get the odd bargain on Tamiya kits

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For anyone who missed the actual details, here from The Independent:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/busin ... 06093.html
It is very sad to see physical stores go under. But then commercial rents, taxes, utilities (mainly electricity) and commercial insurance costs are all hefty.

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 Post subject: Re: Modelzone UK
PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:21 pm 
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Ah man my last hobby purchase was from Modelzone Southampton. It was a couple of paint brushes and some clippers

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