Something I consider to be one of the great but under-discussed melbourne mysteries is what is going on with Arthur Daley’s on Swanston Street. They’ve occupied what must surely be valuable real estate for decades but every time I go in there there is few to no customers and there doesn’t seem to be much stock turnover. Much of the stock looks dated or poor quality. They’ve still got a big Christmas selection out. All up it’s got big back rooms vibes. What’s their secret to staying in business?
@joannaholman I go in there for postcards, and art stuff.
It's the oddest sort of shop though, it feels like you've popped back to the 80s as you go down the steps.

@frogglin @joannaholman it must be a homage - it can't be a coincidence!

"Arthur Edward Daley (George Cole) is a mid-level professional criminal of mature years, a minor con man eternally involved in dodgy dealings and usually seen puffing Castella Panatella cigars."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minder_(TV_series)#Arthur_Daley

Minder (TV series) - Wikipedia

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