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Offline mmervine  
#1 Posted : 10 January 2015 01:47:04(UTC)
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It looks like the Marklin shop near Zuid Station will be closing at the end of March. Mad
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Offline sjlauritsen  
#2 Posted : 10 January 2015 05:08:39(UTC)
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I've been there a couple of times. The store at Zuid Station always reminded me of a showroom more than a store.

Never really bought anything there though, because the owners have a much larger shop near "Molen van Sloten" not that far from the Märklin Store. I normally take tram line 2 to "Sloten" and walk to the shop (10 mins). It is HUGE and all the brands are there. IMO always worth a visit. I never visit Amsterdam without going to that shop. Check out the photos: http://www.modeltreinen.nl/foto-s-winkel.html

http://www.modeltreinen.nl/

I think a store that sells all the brands is a much safer bet than a store that sells only Märklin.
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Offline PJMärklin  
#3 Posted : 11 January 2015 04:22:17(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: sjlauritsen Go to Quoted Post
I've been there a couple of times. The store at Zuid Station always reminded me of a showroom more than a store.

Never really bought anything there though, because the owners have a much larger shop near "Molen van Sloten" not that far from the Märklin Store. I normally take tram line 2 to "Sloten" and walk to the shop (10 mins). It is HUGE and all the brands are there. IMO always worth a visit. I never visit Amsterdam without going to that shop. Check out the photos: http://www.modeltreinen.nl/foto-s-winkel.html

http://www.modeltreinen.nl/

I think a store that sells all the brands is a much safer bet than a store that sells only Märklin.


Hello Märklineers,

I can certainly support Søren's comments about the shop near "Molen van Sloten".

I visited the shop this year (by benefit of detailed directions that were on this forum) and found it extensive and the staff very helpful.

Also such a pleasant trip by tram and walk out from the city.

Regards,

PJ
Offline steventrain  
#4 Posted : 11 January 2015 11:26:33(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: mmervine Go to Quoted Post
It looks like the Marklin shop near Zuid Station will be closing at the end of March. Mad


I guess because the high cost of rate on town/high street as did in UK.
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Offline Goofy  
#5 Posted : 11 January 2015 11:42:18(UTC)
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Even in my hometown we don´t have train shop anymore time.
Eurohobby did moved out from the town.
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Offline Purellum  
#6 Posted : 11 January 2015 14:33:00(UTC)
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Even in my hometown we don´t have train shop anymore time.
Eurohobby did moved out from the town.


I wonder why ?? Crying

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Offline petestra  
#7 Posted : 11 January 2015 16:04:34(UTC)
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That's too bad and a sign of the times. These shops have to pay the rent as well as show a profit. That's very difficult to do now with

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Offline sjlauritsen  
#8 Posted : 11 January 2015 17:12:25(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: petestra Go to Quoted Post
That's too bad and a sign of the times. These shops have to pay the rent as well as show a profit. That's very difficult to do now with internet competition.

Or maybe they just felt, that owning two shops within 15 minutes drive from each other, was a bit too much. Smile

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Offline kimballthurlow  
#9 Posted : 13 January 2015 04:09:08(UTC)
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Hi,

I am a retail business owner, and may be able to offer some valid speculation on closing a retail shop.

Usually a business owner requires all elements of a business (could be a property, or an activity) to show a profit, after wages and costs.
If the business can identify which elements are profitable, and which make a loss, decisions may be made to retain, move, or even close.
Sometimes one element may only break even (costs = profits), and that is OK because that element may contribute something intangible, like prestige, promotion or exposure.

It is always an economic decision. Does the element contribute to the business, either financially, or intangibly?
These things are all weighed in the balance, together with the impact on employees, and what needs to be done to mitigate any negatives for them.

regards
Kimball
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