Hobbitron Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1597195273712506&substory_index=0&id=346117498820296 Apparently we're getting a GW store? Anyone know anything about it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiccus Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Weird. Thought they killed most of those off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hopefully this one dies a miserable death. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 This is good. they recruit newbies who then find better store. Good stores take advantage of this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 9 hours ago, sergentzimm said: This is good. they recruit newbies who then find better store. Good stores take advantage of this That's fair. Someone should get a job there and secretly convince people to buy the Warhammer models to play 9th Age... 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I would think that this would be good because it draws more folks to the hobby and at least you get to see new releases and such? I know you can find discounts elsewhere (Mugu Games in Everett, for example) but after factoring the opportunity cost (drive, gas, etc.) maybe getting it locally and supporting some jobs, etc.? Hope all is well with everyone and I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 well the one gw employee so 9th age doubtful. will be fun to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I really want to know where they are putting it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 The mall, I'd assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 5 hours ago, Fix said: The mall, I'd assume. Me too but I've known of some really weird placements... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Yeah it' all about where they can rent space. Mall is ideal because they can' just have one employee due to hours of the mall. Been a few years though they may have abandoned that policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashthedean Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Looks like they settled on a location. 1200 10th St in Fairhaven. I think they made a pretty huge mistake and I'm pretty happy about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Fairhaven? That is not going to go well for them. Ack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Ouch. A couple of blocks from my house, but not a friendly area when it comes to Canadian shopping and parking. Maybe they're hoping to get ferry traffic, but those are mostly older folks wanting quaint boutique and art shops. I gotta wonder how they did their research. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 4 hours ago, JMGraham said: Ouch. A couple of blocks from my house, but not a friendly area when it comes to Canadian shopping and parking. Maybe they're hoping to get ferry traffic, but those are mostly older folks wanting quaint boutique and art shops. I gotta wonder how they did their research. Me too... Edit additional thought: grandparents are like "ooh this looks like art and fun the kids would love these"... little do they know the additional purchases needed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarbicus Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Yeah, GW is about doing their stores on the cheap for some reason. No more shopping malls since they are too expensive. They also tend to have exactly one full time employee. I am old school retail so that makes no sense to me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonVilkee Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'm thinking I MIGHT ship my web only stuff there to save on shipping. Pick up in store might be nice if it works out... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Perhaps the GW "here's where we'll put our store" takes a market and factors in local housing costs. I know that south side property values are up. Or maybe distance to the university? Or population density (and they didn't factor in student housing)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 7:46 PM, dalmer said: Perhaps the GW "here's where we'll put our store" takes a market and factors in local housing costs. I know that south side property values are up. Or maybe distance to the university? Or population density (and they didn't factor in student housing)? yes and no local input lol. will be a disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 7:46 PM, dalmer said: Perhaps the GW "here's where we'll put our store" takes a market and factors in local housing costs. I know that south side property values are up. Or maybe distance to the university? Or population density (and they didn't factor in student housing)? Those are my initial thoughts as well. And there are, what, 2 other schools within 6 blocks too? An elementary school and middle school, I think... So they do have access to students of all ages within walking distance, as well a location in a location in a low crime part of town known for its window shopping. So some aspects make sense in theory... However, looking at Google maps does not adequately explain how disruptive Sehome hill actually is to traffic. Nobody in Bellingham goes to Fairhaven unless they have a specific reason to. It's also one of the few retail locations you can find in the Bellingham that is more than a mile from the freeway, which is a poor choice. Maybe they have a minimum distance to other game stores policy? Between DTG and Whosiewhatsit up on the guide, maybe they felt that was the best untapped population density...? This is all very odd, because GW has a mostly untarnished record of sound business choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 The weird thing is that the building they chose is full of boutique arts and crafts and cafes and what not. Not the cheapest rent by a long shot. I hope that, if a Warhamster gets the manager job, that they are wildly successful. That's the only thing that would convince me to ever shop there. Anyone tossing their hat in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Lo Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 I had applied for the store manager position and didn't get it, but thinking about it now, speaking to Nathaniel and reading this is probably a good thing I didn't get it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hello there, Just an update, which has not been 100% vetted. Because a Games Workshop store is set to open in Bellingham, Games Workshop exerts the following management right: * No distributors within a 15 mile range Thus, Dark Tower Games and any other local store that carries GW products within this 15 mile radius will no longer be able to sell GW product. Dark Tower can keep its current inventory but will not be allowed to order more product. Just heard it today and figured y'all might want a "heads up." Hasn't been vetted by me through Dark Tower Games. Stay safe, don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Lo Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Well that's.......... interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahanarama Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, dalmer said: Games Workshop exerts the following management right: * No distributors within a 15 mile range Thus, Dark Tower Games and any other local store that carries GW products within this 15 mile radius will no longer be able to sell GW product. Dark Tower can keep its current inventory but will not be allowed to order more product. How is that even legal? Isn't that a monopolistic behavior? Like price fixing, which GW apparently is able to do as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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