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John Lewis gone to the dogs
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Unfortunately, yes...
They wouldn't honour "never knowingly undersold" - for some walking boots as the shops selling them were in Belfast and not on the mainland.
I still enjoy being called 'Sir' in Waitrose though.
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Originally posted by Sands of Time View PostI still enjoy being called 'Sir' in Waitrose though.
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Suits, shirts, some bedding, curtains and clothes alterations all bespoke.
I'm not contributing to China's attempt at world domination.Comment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostSuits, shirts, some bedding, curtains and clothes alterations all bespoke.
I'm not contributing to China's attempt at world domination.
(That's assuming the rogues don't simply import Chinese goods and apply a vast markup, as I suspect is the case for the silk hankies I bought in Harrods the other week! What a mug I am - Could have bought just as good ones for half the price online )Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostThere's a Plan B. Get an ecommerce portal on the go and get all the wee seamstresses selling their wares online (for a small commission of course).Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostYou could call it "the guild of seamstresses"
They won't get it you know. None of them read the classicsConfusion is a natural state of beingComment
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Originally posted by Diver View PostAnother Pratchett reference
They won't get it you know. None of them read the classicsComment
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I think everything in the world is made in China. Even the Japanese stuff I buy is made there, Roland, Yamaha, Korg, Sony.Comment
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