Aston martin 8 Dover street

[wtdoom]

I'm popping into London today and thought I'd check out 8 Dover street . Anyone been there yet ?

[Buster73]

Pal of mine went in not long after it opened , he wanted a new key cover in black.

None in stock , which was a bit suprising.

Said the place looked nice though.

[Phil74891]

I walked past it last month. Was going to go in, but didn't have any immediate need for Aston Martin underpants, so went to the pub instead.

[james-witton]

Phil74891 said:

I walked past it last month. Was going to go in, but didn't have any immediate need for Aston Martin underpants, so went to the pub instead.

Are they like the cars with a little button that helps prevent skids?

[Phil74891]

james-witton said:

Phil74891 said:

I walked past it last month. Was going to go in, but didn't have any immediate need for Aston Martin underpants, so went to the pub instead.

Are they like the cars with a little button that helps prevent skids?

I'm not sure they are that sophisticated. But judging by the bewildered look on the faces of the sales people in their empty shop, I'm not sure they were thinking 'go away, you can't possibly afford our underpants', or 'please come in and buy something, we haven't sold anything since that umbrella in January, and even then then bloke brought it back.'

[ajr550]

I went in with my grandson about 6 months ago.Nobody else in there.
Spoke to the sales assistants for a while whilst he mooched about.
Neither of us came out with a clue as to what they sell there !

[RobDown]

I give it another 6 months before it shuts. Every time I've been past it its deserted

[wtdoom]

The signs are bad , I ended up having a shawarma instead and forgot to go

[james-witton]

So it sells hanbags, prams, picnic hampers, books???

Remind you of anywhere?

https://youtu.be/1i4rgxOi73c

[dbs2000]

Went in December time, had a chat with the staff, looked around, checked the DB11 out. I was told not to buy anything by the better with half with Christmas looming.

[Simpo Two]

An 'intersection of the company’s products, experiences and brand collaborations'.

More spangly drivel at: http://www.autosceneuk.co.uk/news/aston-martin-ope...

[M3ax]

often walk past on my way to The Clarence. Just looks like a shop selling trinkets so I haven't been in there yet.

[ajr550]

Amazingly still open !
I was killing time today and popped in.
They are now using it to display 2 cars at a time for sale from Works Heritage (as well as selling the assorted brand collaborations there before)
They intend to rotate stock through this space every few weeks so it is worth looking in.
Wish them all the best.

[williamp]

Popping upto the factory for some parts and a t shirt was much more fun. Shame they closed it.

[telum01]

We stopped in and weren't impressed. Wanted to get some things for Clare, but they had next to nothing for women. More kids' clothing than women's, and not much in the way of selection that can't be had anywhere else.

[ajr550]

ajr550 said:

Amazingly still open !
I was killing time today and popped in.
They are now using it to display 2 cars at a time for sale from Works Heritage (as well as selling the assorted brand collaborations there before)
They intend to rotate stock through this space every few weeks so it is worth looking in.
Wish them all the best.

To clarify,only worth popping in to see the Works Heritage cars.

[HBradley]

I understand that the 'Store' has been handed over to Works & will be a showcase for their work going forward.

[avinalarf]

They should have got me on board.
It really annoys me when amateurs play at being retailers.

[Jon39]

HBradley said:

I understand that the 'Store' has been handed over to Works & will be a showcase for their work going forward.

Being situated in a very wealthy area, it does perhaps make sense if the Works cars displayed, can be additional 'spur of the moment' sales.

Most Works buyers probably make their purchases as enthusiasts, or after careful research, in which case walking past a shop would not make any difference.

It does get talked about on the internet though, but whether that contributes much towards the (presumably considerabLe) overheads, I do not know.

avinalarf has made a very kind gesture, to spice up the retail excitement for them.
Would that involve an immediate relocation Steven, to a different part of London (4 letters) ?

[divetheworld]

avinalarf said:

They should have got me on board.
It really annoys me when amateurs play at being retailers.

Big curtain towards the back and happy endings?