I see Blockbuster has gone the same way as HMV

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    #41 DEETEE, Jan 17, 2013
    Cafe ****ing culture?

    There's more cafes and little eateries in barnsley than I can count.

    Lets be a bit more original.
     
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    #42 Loko the Tyke, Jan 17, 2013
    They're a dying breed for a reason mate. Can't make money on drink alone, too difficult.
     
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    #43 Dyson, Jan 17, 2013
    My favourite being the stationary shop/cafe next to Cash Converters.
     
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    #44 DEETEE, Jan 17, 2013
    Not a bad choice. Did you attend a craft class?
     
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    #45 Dyson, Jan 17, 2013
    No I just bought some crepe paper and a scone.
     
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    #46 Marc, Jan 17, 2013
    I actually think you'll see a renaissance of 'proper pubs'. Probably due to novelty value! Go to kelham island for example - it's rockin!
     
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    #47 Rosco, Jan 17, 2013
    Absolutely amazed to see that Blockbuster was still going to be honest.

    Not heard of anyone hiring a DVD or video for years.

    Niche is the way to go, HMV had a chance, they were still seen as having some cool kudos, but they went down the wrong way, trying to compete with the big boys and online stores.
     
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    #48 dreamboy3000, Jan 17, 2013
    Yeah good point. Don't see the point of people buying their groceries online. Someone packs it all for them but uses stuff ready to go out of date to get rid of it and fruit starting to not look it's best. Best to go to the supermarket and put your hand right to the back of a shelf where they hide the fresher products with longer dates on.
     
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    #49 Dyson, Jan 17, 2013
    FAO Admin

    We can have a new 'Dreamy Tips' forum, please? I'd like to add this one along with 'never get with a bird in Sizzlers at 3am'
     
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    #50 Jay, Jan 17, 2013
    We rent a DVD every week.
     
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    #51 Gally, Jan 17, 2013
    Got a netflix subscription for Christmas from the Mrs. While there are a few series on there worth watching Ive been a bit dissapointed with the film choice.
     
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    #52 Joey, Jan 17, 2013
    Been there, done that, bought the ****ing t-shirt my friend. Its ****. An awful thing that I wouldn't wish upon anyone (well, maybe a few people).

    But yes, the world does move on. A hundered years ago there will have been jobs and trades that don't exist anymore, and in 10 years my job may not so I'll have to go out there and do something else.....
     
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    #53 Rosco, Jan 18, 2013
    Wow, didn't think anyone still did this, certainly not in the 'traditional way' - we rent DVD's, but from Lovefilm. Or, if it is hard to find I download them, specialist stuff, European or Japanese films, not child or animal porn.

    I didn't burn them.
     
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    #54 Cris, Jan 18, 2013
    well the more we become dependent on the internet the more time we will all have to browse it for bargains... shame so many wont have the cash to buy ouwt as they will all be jobless...
    packing stuff in warehouses will never cover the amount of jobs lost when shops shut

    one day we will all dream for the high street to come back just for somewere to go
     
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