Bugger, they have always had the best service in these parts. Fingers crossed for a buyer that wants to keep it that way
Broken Hearted old phart
Bugger, they have always had the best service in these parts. Fingers crossed for a buyer that wants to keep it that way
Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill
Forum whore
Yes support NZ based businesses as much as possible......Originally Posted by ynot slow
Ive run out of fucks to give
released early.. yahoo..
fuck good service ..... yea right....... sad that its closing but shit happen's normal case after one sell's it to another ... it lose's its heart
.xjr...
.."What's with all the lights"..officer..
His Excellency
Waikato has lost two shops in as many months, and a few looking shaky.
One door shuts, another opens. Tis the way it goes.
Hardcore Biker
unbelievable to hear when motorcycling should be a boom with fuel prices and high dairy products, but after having worked in bikeshops most of my adult life although not for the last 5 years,it always ceased to amaze me that joe public always thought thier local bike shops were ripping the pants off them in profit hand over foot,which in fact is quite the opposite
Likes kiwifruit...
I know what you mean. I have a friend who claims that the local dealer (5 star, hope you dont mine me nameing) rips them off 'so bad' but yet i have recived bloddy good deals and as good service. So i will continue to go to 5star (and show loyalty) and i fully, 100% recomend them.
Buller gorge Rocks
Dam shame really, they had a good range of bikes and accessories. They recently extended thier showroom as well and it was looking blardy awesome, but i know from personal experience how much of a hit moving or extensions can have on any business. It can take a long time to recoup the money spent. So lets hope they reopen the shop and give some of thier old employees thier income back again
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
That's a real shame, I got most of my Yam & Suzi parts from there in the past (haven't needed much lately) but would far rather give money for decent service than to local dealers of those Marques (well Yam moved some while ago, but I will always return where I get good service).
Paul pass on my sympathies to David. Hope it gets back up & running & or the staff can find more work soon.
Maybe Phil would consider coming out of retirement & buying it back? Seemed like a genuine guy.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
C'mon lets ride....
Hope things work out for the best guys n gals.
Fair weather rider
Having worked in the retail bike trade as a supplier for the last couple of years I can assure you - loads of the guys that run these shops are in it for the passion and seem to be afraid to make too much money from their clients. Sure there are a few unabashed profiteers out there but slim margins and high overheads make it tough going.
Really sorry to hear about Turnbulls closing and best of luck to all of the guys.
Palmy needs you all in the industry!
Rider Coach
Hi Paul,hey team pauly here.yes the shop is closed at this point there is someone intrested in buying the place tho. so dont panic just yet.if the shop is bought the prospective buyer has said he wants to retain the same staff as before so with a bit of luck and a sprinkling of fairy dust we could well be back in action soonish. will keep you updated as i know more. thanks again for the support from you guys
It was a huge shock when I initially heard the news.
My first thoughts were of you guys, and how you couldn't even go in to retrieve your coffee mug!
It's good somebody is looking at buying the place... really good.
Shame the "Good Will" might be a little shot to pieces... well, it will be unless the customers who have been adversely affected can be assured they get their bikes/ kit etc back with little hiccups....
Anyhow, hope you get back to work soonest... and I can pop in and catch up sometime.
It is amazing how people shoot from the hip when they don't know all the facts though eh?
Rider Coach
That is true....
Very true.
I can tell you though the people of Palmy are actually crap at supporting their local businesses.
This is a bit of a broad brush, but many are okay with looking around Palmy, then heading a couple of hours in any direction and getting a better deal!
Then expect help from the local shop!
This isn't really aimed at just motorcyclists, and not taking a dig at you Wellingtonians at pushing a sale to the people of Palmy, just an observation that seems to happen a lot! With all sorts of things....
I guess it is called compitition though...
I must admit I did get my bike from another district, but will always take it to the same guys for maintenance (that I can't do, or don't have time to do), and support the locals first.... Shame said shop is closed at the moment....
L-Plate Rider
Very surprised and dissapointed to hear, been with guys for 5 yrs plus. Excellent guy's! Who's going to service my Hayabusa & wife's Minny-me 'Now' Live in Welly. No can't go to W.M.C. My pockets aren't filled with gold. May try Masterton Suzuki I get a blast over the Rimi's. Bugger I need new tyre's this week also before the 1000mile Grand challenge!
To Be Old & Wise You Must First Be Young & Stupid.
Moped rider
come over the hill a see me at Dave Anderson M/C ill sort you with a nice nice deal and service ya bikes,we open all day saturdays and have demo bikes to ride....
GO HARD OUT EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!http://www.daveanderson.co.nz
Buller gorge Rocks
Blardy nice guys in Masterton, called in there on Saturday morning for a looksee, they couldnt have been more friendly and helpful. Even gave us a coffee
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