Joanna Holman4d ago
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?
Show threadDeborah Pickett4d ago
@joannaholman Serious question: are we sure it isn’t all about money laundering? I mean, look at what they called themselves!
Show threadJoanna Holman4d ago

@futzle if they’re money laundering they’re playing a really long game

this is what their website says about it “Inspired by the character Arthur Daley from the British TV show 'Minder', Peter saw an opportunity to help out manufacturers clear excess stock, discontinued lines, and cancelled orders, offering Melbourne's bargain hunters the best deals around.”

Show threadIzzy 4d ago
@joannaholman @futzle if it's been like this for years at this point it's been at it too long for it to be "just" a front for illegal tobacco, probably. sounds like it's too quiet for that too.
Show threadMaude Nificent

@izzy @joannaholman @futzle

further to what some others have posted about buying cheap container loads of stuff…
part of the low cost is that dumping/ tipping of unwanted stuff can be more expensive than selling it ridiculously cheap

as well as private companies who operate wholesale auction rooms, customs or other govt depts sometimes have stuff to get rid of

Mar 22 at 4:23amWeb