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$2 Shop Closing Down Sale 50% and 30% off - Glenhuntly, VIC

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$2 Shop Closing Down Sale 50% and 30% off - Glenhuntly, VIC
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Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 13:39 dropbox.com (7078 clicks)
Last edited 06/03/2016 - 15:48 by 1 other user

Hi All,
I bought a shop for my dad (who migrated here). He could not settle here so now we are closing this business.

Basically everything marked below $10 is 50% OFF and everything else is 30% OFF.

Towards the end of lease (June16) the discount will increase, we are just trying to build enough cash to pay rent for next four months. However, you might miss out on GOOD ITEMS.

I work on Saturday's so come down and negotiate a better discount if you like haggling ;)

Shop Address
1178 Glenhuntly Road Glenhuntly Vic 3163
UPDATES
1. Shop Hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon-Sat Sun 1pm - 5pm ( sorry should be 4 pm).
2. GOOD Items : I posted some pics, I will try to prepare list
3. Going to try to be really innovative here .. Add me on Skype ID "ghdonsale" and I will do a virtual tour (if time allows).
4. DROPBOX is being updated with new full size pics (iphone 5s camera)
5. Sorry everybody on Sunday the shop closes at 4pm.

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  • usabiz on 05/03/2016 - 13:49
    +6

    I wish it is in Sydney.

      • Tal_Shiar on 05/03/2016 - 15:21
        +1

        Likewise with an open hand through your screen :)

      • BargainKen on 05/03/2016 - 17:27
        +3

        Wasn't that how Melbourne was formed?

        OP sorry to hear about your business, hope it works out for you.

  • whodidthat on 05/03/2016 - 14:11
    +7

    Shame your dad didn't settle. My dad won't come here, says it's too hot.

    • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 14:30
      +1

      Don't tell him about the spiders then!

      • whodidthat on 05/03/2016 - 14:41

        He knows! And the snakes! lol

        Wonder if he'd cope with green tree frogs jumping on him in bed (they're "visiting" us in the house at the moment!).

        • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 14:47
          +2

          http://goo.gl/juX5Oa

        • whodidthat on 05/03/2016 - 15:06
          +2

          @KaptnKaos: Cute frogs. Got plenty of those at the moment.

        • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 15:30
          -4

          @whodidthat:

          eeeeek! If that jumped on my face at night it'd turn into frog puree very, very quickly.

        • kima on 05/03/2016 - 16:04

          @KaptnKaos: frogs are nice. i like the tiny ones

        • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 18:00
          -1

          @kima:

          I've always been curious… What do they taste like?

        • tomleonhart on 05/03/2016 - 19:10

          @KaptnKaos: like chicken. More firm though

        • kima on 05/03/2016 - 20:13
          +1

          @KaptnKaos: i don't eat them, yuck

      • silverrat23 on 05/03/2016 - 14:43
        +5

        And Drop Bears

        • whodidthat on 05/03/2016 - 15:06

          Unfortunately, none of those around here :(

        • kima on 05/03/2016 - 16:05
          +2

          @whodidthat: you mean fortunately. your lucky those bloodsuckers aren't in your area. i almost got killed by one, was in hospital for months

        • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 18:00
          +2

          @kima:

          :O

        • melbstheburn on 06/03/2016 - 09:23

          @kima: I took my kiwi girlfriend camping last week and she was just sitting in a camp chair and a wombat waddle up and bit her on the foot. It didn't pierce the skin but it would of hurt. I now can tell tourists of something else to be scared of haha

        • kima on 06/03/2016 - 09:48

          @slimdavy5: yes wombats are very cranky, I know a few people who have been bitten on the shins

    • edfoo on 05/03/2016 - 14:52
      +2

      Too hot? Is dad living in Antartica before?

      • whodidthat on 05/03/2016 - 15:07

        Close, UK

        I love heat, he doesn't.

        • sridhar on 05/03/2016 - 15:12

          Unless I am mistaken, a couple of times that I have been to your shop, I found an Indian uncle or his daughter managing the shop. Guess you hired them..

        • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 15:37
          +1

          @sridhar:
          No the Uncle is my dad. He made many friends here lol he has been gone almost a year but ppl still ask for him.
          The girl is a family friend who is working until closure.

        • edfoo on 05/03/2016 - 15:39
          +1

          I see. I am guessing your dad would hate to visit India with its hot humid weather.

        • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 16:01
          +2

          @edfoo:
          He would actually love it considering our elders migrated from India to Pakistan
          but we are in Pakistan now

        • edfoo on 05/03/2016 - 18:21
          +2

          @30Something: So once he is surrounded by his own people, all crappy weather is forgiven :P
          Wish your dad all the best.

        • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 09:24

          @edfoo:
          Not trying to be defensive but man Pak (majority of area) gets 4 seasons a year.. Yeah summers can be really hot like 40ish but they only last few months and then spring autumn and winter are nice.

        • ibfragalot on 06/03/2016 - 11:19
          +1

          @30Something: I never knew that about Pakistan. Interesting.

      • LittleKatie on 05/03/2016 - 22:37

        Yoda, is that you?

    • mousie on 05/03/2016 - 20:58
      +1

      He's missing the scantily clad women..

  • avgbowlofpho on 05/03/2016 - 14:15
    +3

    All the best in your new journey!

  • first in line on 05/03/2016 - 14:35

    Did you break even?

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 15:38
      +1

      When my dad was working he was drawing a salary but it worked out to be like $2 an hour.
      Since we now paying for staff .. there is no break even

  • rawm on 05/03/2016 - 14:44
    +21

    OP - Thanks for promoting your sale on OzBargain - despite our love of a good deal we are sorry to hear things didn't work out as you'd hoped.
    Users here love honest/transparent posters who give us a 'personal story' to go along with the deal.

    Could you do us a favour and post a few individual 'GOOD ITEMS' deals you mention in the post? I't may tempt us to get in the car and visit!

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 14:46
      +2

      Rawm
      I am preparing a list. Update shortly

    • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 14:49

      Parking can be a bit difficult in and around the Glenhuntly area… too many times I find myself parking on either Grange Road, Royal Avenue, the Woolworths end of Glenhuntly Rd or the adjoining Woolworths car park, then having to hot-foot it.

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 15:02
      +1

      https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g1mj5ltwd3fdnhj/AAAB_-ts3cDdk2fcM…

      Pictures
      Sorry I am the only one at shop and its busy
      let me know if drop box does not works

      • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 15:10

        sorry this one was for Rawm

        • rawm on 05/03/2016 - 15:35

          Thanks for the shout out haha
          Google Map of store location http://imgur.com/eh5U3Bd

          Tips-

          1. Use your phone and complete a video store tour, then upload to YouTube.
          2. Make it a blanket 40% or 50% off storewide if possible?
          3. Use lots of signage so customers know what they are likely to pay; '30% off' can seem a little confusing and not overly attractive for your average shopper!
          4. Put a framed photo of Queen Elizabeth behind the counter saying "I approve of this sale" eg. http://imgur.com/1bv00WC Glenhuntly has a reputation for being a little 'posh'.
        • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 15:55
          +4

          @rawm:
          Hahaha Thanks for the tips mate
          I will work on the blanket offer.
          I will do a special deal for you..TODAY ONLY Come down (till 5pm) and if you do not end up considering anything worth buying. I will reimburse you for petrol (upto $10)
          ;) just a bit of fun

  • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 14:52
    +5

    OP - one thing you might want to add is your opening hours throughout the week. That way we'll know when to visit and when you might be closed.

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 15:10
      +2

      Just updated it.

  • Slippery Fish on 05/03/2016 - 16:03
    -4

    No online sale? :(

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 16:17
      +6

      Mate if I had the time to run an online store, I might have actually continued trading

      • Slippery Fish on 05/03/2016 - 16:39

        Thats a fair call :) I +1Ed this for you earlier anyway, best of luck with what comes next.

  • AlisonP on 05/03/2016 - 17:21

    Hi, do you have any non plastic drink bottles in stock? 1 litre stainless bottles would be perfect. Thank you.

  • bravyboy on 05/03/2016 - 17:48
    +14

    Just got back from the sale, spent $50 on stuff and got pleeeenty of value.
    Particularly good if someone is moving into a new place and needs stuff for kitchen, laundry etc. but also has heaps of stationary, garden, electrical stuff. Super cheap.
    Stock up on birthday/engagement/congrats cards for 50c each!

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 17:57
      +1

      Thanks for the endorsement
      Cheers

  • AlienC on 05/03/2016 - 18:33

    How much was that Lara Bingle trash can/speakers thing haha lol?

    Asking for a mate. Srs

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 19:17

      Hahaha for your mate its $19
      However for you it will be $15
      Btw its a trash can with cigs butt holder on top
      Also only 1 left

      • AlienC on 05/03/2016 - 19:25

        Hahaha thanks for the quick reply… damn wish I was near Vic right now.. unfortunately I am one state away

        Ah well my mate then will have to wait and pray he sees another one of that.. thanks hope the closing down sales go well

  • Islund on 05/03/2016 - 20:08
    -4

    If it is a $2 shop then why are there things above $10 or even above $2?

    Just saying.

    • kima on 05/03/2016 - 20:19
      +2

      i had this same argument with my mother when i was 5 years old. she didn't win. I went in with $2 and chose this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR1c2ysHl7Q well she ended up paying the difference to shut me up. not sure what happened to the dog though

      • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 20:43

        Are you 6 now?

        • kima on 05/03/2016 - 21:16
          +3

          6 and 9 quarters

        • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2016 - 21:23
          +2

          @kima:

          Now that's what I call good Maths.

  • kzrocky on 05/03/2016 - 22:29
    +2

    I love your post.
    Im coming down tomorrow to look for a bargain. (Im in Caulfield, some people in this area will haggle you to death, but I wont).\

    ps. Sad the shop has to go. Sorry for you.

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 05/03/2016 - 23:23

      Hahaha yeah we had our share of furstrating (now funny) price haggles. Even today a lady wanted to pay $1 instead of 1.25 :(

      • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 09:18
        +5

        I must add though that I did experience an exact opposite situation as well where an old lady wanted to pay full price for $20 clock because she did not want me to lose too much.. and she is on pension .. Reminds me of youtube social experiment videos

  • Camerlottoo on 05/03/2016 - 22:56
    +1

    I live about 30 mins away but will try to get down tomorrow as well… sorry it did not work out for your Dad..hope he is happy where ever he ends up :)

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 00:05

      You are welcome and thanks for the wishes. It will be great if you can make it .. Just remember tomorrow we open at 1pm.
      Cheers

  • teardrops21 on 05/03/2016 - 23:50
    +4

    +1 for just being an open and upfront guy. Wishing you and your family all best!

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 00:06
      +1

      Thanks man

  • cmdwedge on 06/03/2016 - 06:50
    +5

    (New) Australians like you are what has made this country great. Thanks OP.

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 09:13
      +5

      To be honest it has been a two way lane. Aus has been really great with me as well.

  • Zarcady on 06/03/2016 - 09:03

    Ahh I was going to drop by before work today but you open at 1pm..maybe another time! Good luck with your sales

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 09:15

      Sorry mate few other commitments make it hard to open early on Sunday.

  • belongsinforums on 06/03/2016 - 09:19

    Shame OP. However, this explains how the Indian run discount store near my home is always empty but still open ;)

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 09:28

      Hahaha yeah kids keeping the dad busy ;)

      • kima on 06/03/2016 - 09:57

        even at $2/hr you might be doing him a favor. older people can deteriorate quickly if they have nothing to do and feel no purpose in life. for him to socialize and keep his brain a little bit active is good for him.

        • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 10:10

          That is very true. Overall it (running business) has been a very positive experience.
          It has provided many development opportunities for myself as well.

  • turbo77 on 06/03/2016 - 11:07

    HI OP, do you have magnetic ball phone holders in stock?

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 06/03/2016 - 11:38

      No sorry

      • [Deactivated] on 06/03/2016 - 12:19

        Would you have any car phone holders available?

  • astroe on 06/03/2016 - 11:15

    See you later today. ;)

  • AlisonP on 06/03/2016 - 15:41

    Hi again 30something. Do you have any clear glass jars or bottles suitable for preserving food? The larger the better! Thanks.

  • jimmyjamtime on 06/03/2016 - 18:37

    damn i wished i lived in victoria :(

  • Findmebargain on 06/03/2016 - 23:01

    Hi OP, do you have any clamp led light/spotlight? Or any kind of plug in led lighting ?

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 07/03/2016 - 17:54

      We do but only very basics one. I have updated drop box with four new pics

  • [Deactivated] on 07/03/2016 - 13:33

    OP - would you have any car phone holders available?

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 07/03/2016 - 17:54

      Sorry mate all sold

  • AhGirl on 09/03/2016 - 21:09

    Hi30something,

    Any big plastic containers left? Disposable containers? If yes, how much are they like?

  • astroe on 19/03/2016 - 15:50

    Poor form! Came today and found the store closed even though it's 3:50PM. :(

    • Associated30Something @ Glenhuntly Discounts on 19/03/2016 - 16:49
      +2

      Hi Astroe,
      I do apologize. My brother had an assignment due and the day was very slow (crappy weather) so he closed it early. I will PM you and try to compensate for the inconvenience.

      • astroe on 19/03/2016 - 19:15

        Thanks for reaching out, completely understandable. :)

  • Mumbles on 03/04/2016 - 02:17

    Darn it, your in different city. My brother is a primary school teacher and he would have gone bonkers for arts and crafts stuff.

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