 Joined: 30/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,893 Location: Keene, NH
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It looks like the Marklin shop near Zuid Station will be closing at the end of March.  |
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 Joined: 18/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,081 Location: Denmark
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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.htmlhttp://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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 Joined: 04/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,262 Location: Hobart, Australia
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Originally Posted by: sjlauritsen  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.htmlhttp://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
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 Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,692 Location: United Kingdom
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Originally Posted by: mmervine It looks like the Marklin shop near Zuid Station will be closing at the end of March. I guess because the high cost of rate on town/high street as did in UK. |
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Joined: 12/08/2006(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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Joined: 08/11/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,528 Location: Mullerup, 4200 Slagelse
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 Quote:Even in my hometown we don´t have train shop anymore time.
Eurohobby did moved out from the town. I wonder why ??  Per. |
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Joined: 27/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 5,862 Location: Leesburg,VA.USA
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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 internet competition. Peter 
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Joined: 18/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,081 Location: Denmark
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Originally Posted by: petestra 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.  |
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Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,764 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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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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