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FCUK em all, AliExpress where I can
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Makes for really depressing reading and shows how the trade has eaten itself.
The model of ‘chain’ shops was always to drive down cost price and increase margins, so that choice was strangled. Only a few manufacturers wouldn’t play ball (freespirit, delkim etc) but all the rest seem to be in a race to the bottom.
I know shops like the Tackle Box look at dismay at some of the on line discounts, and they are lower than they pay. It’s disgusting. The box (and others) are thriving shops that pay hundreds of thousands in staff and rent and promote the sport by real investment. Having experts on hand to advise on local waters, getting started out just talking rubbish. It is these type of shops that should get the very best cost prices due to the investment they give back.
I used to have 6 shops within a few mile radius I now have a 20 min drive to the box. If a kid wakes up on Saturday and says dad can we go fishing today, it no longer takes 10 min detour for maggots, that’s the real shame, and it will never come back.
If the big supermarkets killed the butchers and bakers then it’s AD and Outlaw, that are doing the same to angling. Pushing content rather than real time help. The new generation won’t get to look at the array of floats or ask about the local day ticket that’s good for a few bites.
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In reply to Post #2
It’s common knowledge in the trade
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I noticed outlaw pro was selling a lot of x display bivvys amongst other stuff on many fb selling pages, I thought they maybe having a new lot of stock coming in.shame if they do close I use the Billericay store quite alot..very helpful lads work in there. Isn't Rob Hughes something to do with them?
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In reply to Post #27
Just looked at the TA website, first time in years. Had a good look through and I can't see the point of the company, there's nothing there that you can't get from a dozen different companies, absolutely nothing stood out as different, if they disappeared I doubt few would care or notice.
It would be nice to see more companies have a few products in their range that makes them different and stand out, love or hate them OMC tick that box I also think ESP, Drennan do too.
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In reply to Post #15
Perhaps a bit unnecessary. He’s a nice guy with a great sense of, admittedly dry, humour.
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In reply to Post #28
Not really, shops don't generally just shut up shop they clear stock first?
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In reply to Post #29
I think this post sums it up perfectly. What a sad state of affairs the direction of Carp fishing has gone.
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In reply to Post #29
Agreed.
And I hear so many times how certain manufacturers are good for the sport.
I totally disagree, I'd rather fish with crap gear and have less people attracted to fishing.
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In reply to Post #1
We are heading for a world where we have 5 main manufacturers being sold by half a dozen tackle shop conglomerates, with a huge customer base who cannot find anywhere decent to fish because they are behind gated "syndicates" charging four figures for "scaley bangers"
I guess this is what the consumer wanted.
This is the future chaps, buckle up!
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I ordered recently and my order is on its way so it seems odd that people are suggesting they are closing down!
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In reply to Post #15
At one point they got rid of all their reps,shops had to order direct from sticky and it was taking far too long to get TA and Sticky orders sorted.I think they did get most of them back
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In reply to Post #14
That's what I heard regarding A.D and ESP/Drennan 
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In reply to Post #19
I totally agree, but neither of those brands strike me as media juggernauts unlike OMC etc, and while I really like those brands it feels to me like they're lagging behind from a marketing pov and I'm sure that translates into sales too, though I could be wrong.
Would I want ESP & Drennan to be like OMC marketing wise, no, but if it means their survival in the crowded market place then yes.
Re covid type anglers leaving, I think that'll hurt the social media hyped brands more, I'd imagine ESP & Drennan to have a more loyal following with those anglers who'll stick around.
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In reply to Post #19
Absolutely agree. Shows the state of where things are at if OMC is a best seller.
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