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  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 10,974
    Rothko said:
    It was full of kids with their parents who were shelling out on new kit, that's a win
    That's the aim. Only shame for me is that the timing of the opening meant that those kids got to meet Brownie instead of a current player. Would have been great to have Godden, Jones or someone there
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,329
    fenaddick said:
    Rothko said:
    It was full of kids with their parents who were shelling out on new kit, that's a win
    That's the aim. Only shame for me is that the timing of the opening meant that those kids got to meet Brownie instead of a current player. Would have been great to have Godden, Jones or someone there
    I'd prefer Matty Godden to be having a well-earned rest on a beach somewhere exotic and Nathan Jones to be sorting out new signings
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 10,974
    Chizz said:
    fenaddick said:
    Rothko said:
    It was full of kids with their parents who were shelling out on new kit, that's a win
    That's the aim. Only shame for me is that the timing of the opening meant that those kids got to meet Brownie instead of a current player. Would have been great to have Godden, Jones or someone there
    I'd prefer Matty Godden to be having a well-earned rest on a beach somewhere exotic and Nathan Jones to be sorting out new signings
    I meant Lloyd not Nathan but I agree, that's why I mentioned the timing. Give it two weeks and they could have popped down after training
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    If it means we shift more gear, and have a better transfer budget, then I'm  all for it.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,754
    Chizz said:
    fenaddick said:
    Rothko said:
    It was full of kids with their parents who were shelling out on new kit, that's a win
    That's the aim. Only shame for me is that the timing of the opening meant that those kids got to meet Brownie instead of a current player. Would have been great to have Godden, Jones or someone there
    I'd prefer Matty Godden to be having a well-earned rest on a beach somewhere exotic and Nathan Jones to be sorting out new signings
    Should’ve got Steve Brown modelling the new kit as well in that case
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,808
    I'm sure when the players are back and the schools are on holiday they'll be a few PA's etc.

    probably to coincide with away/3rd kit launch 
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,862
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    If it means we shift more gear, and have a better transfer budget, then I'm  all for it.

    A lot or charlton fans probably live closer to bluewater than the valley club shop. 

    The home shirt sales rate should likely evidently increase.

    I don't care if the shirts are overly expensive. Whatever makes the money.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,780
    edited June 27
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  • Northern_Monkey
    Northern_Monkey Posts: 771
    Callumcafc said:
    Chizz said:
    fenaddick said:
    Rothko said:
    It was full of kids with their parents who were shelling out on new kit, that's a win
    That's the aim. Only shame for me is that the timing of the opening meant that those kids got to meet Brownie instead of a current player. Would have been great to have Godden, Jones or someone there
    I'd prefer Matty Godden to be having a well-earned rest on a beach somewhere exotic and Nathan Jones to be sorting out new signings
    Should’ve got Steve Brown modelling the new kit as well in that case
    Brownie, the ultimate utility man.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    edited June 27
    Once the away kits, and the 3rd kit are released, I can see myself venturing down there, could do with some new shorts/ running tops.
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  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,827
    Need to see the other kits before shelling out cash for my son. 

    So stupid to launch and not have the away or third kits 
  • randy andy
    randy andy Posts: 5,454
    Arrived at Bluewater just after 7 this evening only to find out the new shop closes at 7pm 🤦
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,239
    MrOneLung said:
    Need to see the other kits before shelling out cash for my son. 

    So stupid to launch and not have the away or third kits 
    Not really, the other kits always come out staggered, I've never seen a club launch all the kits at the same time 
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,020
    Even if there is a limited amount of time this shop is open I imagine we'll see a noticeable increase in sales of merchandise.
    If the shop is not to be a permanent thing hopefully we can have it open until January to take in the Christmas demand.
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,068
    I think it's a great idea, there's been a real lack of merchandise to buy for years and I keep seeing Millwall and Palace around far too much recently 
  • gringo
    gringo Posts: 568
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    Even if there is a limited amount of time this shop is open I imagine we'll see a noticeable increase in sales of merchandise.
    If the shop is not to be a permanent thing hopefully we can have it open until January to take in the Christmas demand.
    3 mths only apparently according to earlier posting.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,020
    gringo said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    Even if there is a limited amount of time this shop is open I imagine we'll see a noticeable increase in sales of merchandise.
    If the shop is not to be a permanent thing hopefully we can have it open until January to take in the Christmas demand.
    3 mths only apparently according to earlier posting.
    A shame as this has legs to increase merchandise sales dramatically.
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 35,987
    dajavouslagan said:
    Was there today, bit disappointed tbh.  Had the new kit, a few training tops & shorts. A few bits like mugs, water bottle &  one badge & not much else. Can’t see it lasting unfortunately! 
    What else were you expecting to see being sold in there?
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    randy andy said:
    Arrived at Bluewater just after 7 this evening only to find out the new shop closes at 7pm 🤦
    Without sounding all Siri like, here what I found on the web.

    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/bluewater-store-open-thursday#:~:text=Opening%20hours%20for%20the%20pop,Sunday%3A%2011am%20%2D%205pm


  • cabbie8
    cabbie8 Posts: 341
    Do they do shirt printing in the shop? 
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  • iainambler
    iainambler Posts: 963
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    gringo said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    Even if there is a limited amount of time this shop is open I imagine we'll see a noticeable increase in sales of merchandise.
    If the shop is not to be a permanent thing hopefully we can have it open until January to take in the Christmas demand.
    3 mths only apparently according to earlier posting.
    A shame as this has legs to increase merchandise sales dramatically.
    Wouldn’t mind betting they will see how busy it is before committing to anything longer. Rent is expensive in Bluewater so it’s only worthwhile having it open when it’s making money - although it’s good for Bluewater as they have a few empty units, so pop-ups give them rent they won’t otherwise get. 

    Also worth remembering that when we are back in the Prem we’ll likely want a remote shop on a longer term basis, so a lot of detail will be learned about what does and doesn’t work. 

    And I don’t think it’s a bad thing the assortment of merchandise is limited at the moment. Better to have a smaller assortment and do it well than try and please everyone and screw up.  There’s always more of a push on the home kits because it’s what the average fan buys -  and is why there’s a wait on away and third kit sales. Makes sense from a retail/commercial angle. 
  • gringo
    gringo Posts: 568
    edited June 28
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    randy andy said:
    Arrived at Bluewater just after 7 this evening only to find out the new shop closes at 7pm 🤦
    Without sounding all Siri like, here what I found on the web.

    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/bluewater-store-open-thursday#:~:text=Opening%20hours%20for%20the%20pop,Sunday%3A%2011am%20%2D%205pm


    tell you what, that Stevie Brown wont let you down, wields a nifty scissor!
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,862
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    Even if there is a limited amount of time this shop is open I imagine we'll see a noticeable increase in sales of merchandise.
    If the shop is not to be a permanent thing hopefully we can have it open until January to take in the Christmas demand.

    The belief seems to be that the shop won't last very long. 

    It's likely it won't have a permanent stay....but should at least hopefully hold out for 2/3 years. 

    1. Classic shirt replications of 30 odd years ago. 
    2. Charlton mugs
    3. Autobiographys/books on our history/quiz etc

    Hold the phone, why am I writing about it. I time have on my hands.

    I'll go there today and buy a bloody good scarf!
  • MikeBaileysFanClub
    MikeBaileysFanClub Posts: 309
    This has been needed for years now. We should make it as easy as possible to buy tickets ( not just season tickets ). I've been fed up for years with the Premiership crap that has been for sale at Bluewater.
    Let's hope the team can give the casual punter a reason to shop there and go to the matches.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,143
    Somewhere for all the scum fans to get tickets in the home end for their cup final on September 13th 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,553
    It’s been mentioned before but with the easy parking at Bluewater and the parking issues at The Valley it’s surely feasible to run buses from there to The Valley on a match day. Fans could then shop/ eat before or after so Bluewater would get extra trade too.
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,862
    I've just been the shop in bluewater. 

    They do need more stuff, but I like what I see.

    The new reebok shirt is georgous and has potential for longevity. 

    It's quite a small shop.

    Can get mugs, playing.cards, scarfs and an absolutely outstanding tie! No books yet

    Staff member told me they'll bring in classic shirts over the next month or so. 


  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,553
    Can anyone say how the shirts compare size wise to last years Castore offering?
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,862
    LargeAddick said:
    Can anyone say how the shirts compare size wise to last years Castore offering?

    From what I saw, they only had small and XXL/XL

    I
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,282
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    randy andy said:
    Arrived at Bluewater just after 7 this evening only to find out the new shop closes at 7pm 🤦
    Without sounding all Siri like, here what I found on the web.

    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/bluewater-store-open-thursday#:~:text=Opening%20hours%20for%20the%20pop,Sunday%3A%2011am%20%2D%205pm


    Didn’t need to Google it could have just asked on here surely? 

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