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 I would not be surprised if some of the stock down there is actually from the 80s

@joannaholman I remember going in there for paint with Mum and when we got home she was unpacking the bag and said "Why did I buy four packets of tassels?" and I said "Because they were 50 cents a packet?"

Just threw those out not long ago as it happens 🤣