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Post by blueblood125 on Jan 5, 2024 21:47:00 GMT
Is anyone else frustrated at the lack of replica kits and training wear available for fans? Every season i have trouble getting replica tops for my kids. This seasons kit is a great kit yet have been unable to get my boys tops as they sell out immediately as have very few in stock….and no shorts or socks available to purchase either.
With us moving to a new supplier this season i really thought we would have some great training gear available but really disappointed at the very few items available to purchase. It is the same every season and the items available in the club shop is embarrassing at times.
It just annoys me when you see some clubs merchandise compared to what we have. My lads play for Chester Nomads and the training gear available to purchase for them is far better than we have ever had!
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Post by Curva Nord on Jan 5, 2024 21:52:12 GMT
I made a pre order with a quarter zip top recently, very pleased with it.
At the start of the year we had some black and white tops with Chester FC on the back I'd like to see them again
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Post by welshrover on Jan 5, 2024 22:32:45 GMT
Spent a few days in Harrogate recently and on the corner of one of the main streets into town is a large well stocked Harrogate Town FC shop.
What do we have a f--king Liverpool shop!!!!
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 5, 2024 22:43:21 GMT
Surprised to be honest, the availability is usually good but you are best getting in the pre-order windows which are often well publicised.
Love the mint green training top - looks smart. My eldest lad (aged 9) also got the white and dark blue trackie jacket with his Christmas money at the Boxing Day game.
All my three boys have new home and away shirts each, no issues. Same every year. However, as I said, you need to use the pre-order windows for your best chance.
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Post by borussiachester on Jan 6, 2024 0:22:02 GMT
Surprised to be honest, the availability is usually good but you are best getting in the pre-order windows which are often well publicised. Love the mint green training top - looks smart. My eldest lad (aged 9) also got the white and dark blue trackie jacket with his Christmas money at the Boxing Day game. All my three boys have new home and away shirts each, no issues. Same every year. However, as I said, you need to use the pre-order windows for your best chance. I can certainly second your point about pre-orders being king. I normally get at least one replica shirt (our new home shirt in the most recent case) from family members for my birthday in mid-June, which tends to be either during or just after the pre-order window, and there’s never been any issue with them getting to me in time. On the other hand, stock has often seemed very limited when I’ve paid a visit to the club shop on a matchday - it took me until October to get my hands on the away shirt in my size. |
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Post by Neil Hunt Nonsense Potter on Jan 6, 2024 8:39:11 GMT
All items available in pre order windows. A club our size just can't commit loads of money on stock of training gear as we have been burned with it in the past and have to sell off at a loss.
We do carry shirts in stock, but this year us and Hope and Glory have been surprised by how quickly they sell out. Plenty of home and away shirts on order, all child's away sizes in stock currently.
As for a shop in town, the Chester Visitor Centre have restocked. It is smack bang on the town hall square, couldn't be more central.
Unfortunately the cost of rent, rates, fitting out the shop, staff and stock far outweigh what profit it would make.
The LFC shop in town horrifies me too but not a lot we can do about it.
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Post by Curva Nord on Jan 6, 2024 9:05:15 GMT
All items available in pre order windows. A club our size just can't commit loads of money on stock of training gear as we have been burned with it in the past and have to sell off at a loss. We do carry shirts in stock, but this year us and Hope and Glory have been surprised by how quickly they sell out. Plenty of home and away shirts on order, all child's away sizes in stock currently. As for a shop in town, the Chester Visitor Centre have restocked. It is smack bang on the town hall square, couldn't be more central. Unfortunately the cost of rent, rates, fitting out the shop, staff and stock far outweigh what profit it would make. The LFC shop in town horrifies me too but not a lot we can do about it.
That shop is a disgrace |
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Post by welshrover on Jan 6, 2024 11:13:43 GMT
All items available in pre order windows. A club our size just can't commit loads of money on stock of training gear as we have been burned with it in the past and have to sell off at a loss. We do carry shirts in stock, but this year us and Hope and Glory have been surprised by how quickly they sell out. Plenty of home and away shirts on order, all child's away sizes in stock currently. As for a shop in town, the Chester Visitor Centre have restocked. It is smack bang on the town hall square, couldn't be more central. Unfortunately the cost of rent, rates, fitting out the shop, staff and stock far outweigh what profit it would make. The LFC shop in town horrifies me too but not a lot we can do about it. Of course you are spot on with the cost of running a town centre shop but obviously there are enough Liverpool "fans" in Chester to keep theirs going. Going back a few decades we had a shop opposite the Falcon (by the long since gone Kings Head). I recall proudly buying a dark blue v neck sweater with the Seals badge on it from there. One wash and it was a rag!!! |
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Post by Lobster on Jan 6, 2024 12:29:32 GMT
Regarding the LFC shop, have we ever asked them if they would consider selling a small section of Chester FC items? They could tie it in with their own club by mentioning that Ian Rush started his career here, the reserves and youth team have played at the Deva, players like Trevor Storton who played for both clubs.
I know it feels a bit grovelling, but it would be a great way to show football tourists that the city has a team of its own. I think it would be good PR for Liverpool as well and seems like the least they should do if they're going to open a store up in the city. I'd say the same about Tranmere in their Birkenhead store
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Post by Neil Hunt Nonsense Potter on Jan 7, 2024 15:39:01 GMT
Regarding the LFC shop, have we ever asked them if they would consider selling a small section of Chester FC items? They could tie it in with their own club by mentioning that Ian Rush started his career here, the reserves and youth team have played at the Deva, players like Trevor Storton who played for both clubs. I know it feels a bit grovelling, but it would be a great way to show football tourists that the city has a team of its own. I think it would be good PR for Liverpool as well and seems like the least they should do if they're going to open a store up in the city. I'd say the same about Tranmere in their Birkenhead store Not for me that. |
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Post by yoshimitsu on Jan 7, 2024 15:47:37 GMT
Regarding the LFC shop, have we ever asked them if they would consider selling a small section of Chester FC items? They could tie it in with their own club by mentioning that Ian Rush started his career here, the reserves and youth team have played at the Deva, players like Trevor Storton who played for both clubs. I know it feels a bit grovelling, but it would be a great way to show football tourists that the city has a team of its own. I think it would be good PR for Liverpool as well and seems like the least they should do if they're going to open a store up in the city. I'd say the same about Tranmere in their Birkenhead store Not for me that. Nor me. I think a lot of visitors to the city will go to the Tourist Info place so they’ll see our display there. |
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Post by Moltisanti on Jan 7, 2024 16:30:26 GMT
Regarding the LFC shop, have we ever asked them if they would consider selling a small section of Chester FC items? They could tie it in with their own club by mentioning that Ian Rush started his career here, the reserves and youth team have played at the Deva, players like Trevor Storton who played for both clubs. I know it feels a bit grovelling, but it would be a great way to show football tourists that the city has a team of its own. I think it would be good PR for Liverpool as well and seems like the least they should do if they're going to open a store up in the city. I'd say the same about Tranmere in their Birkenhead store Not for me that. This. 🤮 |
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Post by cscs on Mar 5, 2024 10:21:49 GMT
Long shot, but is there any likelihood at all of there being any more stock of the training tops? I missed the pre order whenever it was, and haven't seen them back in stock since
Doubt it at this stage of the season, but just thought I'd check
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Post by Curva Nord on Mar 5, 2024 11:40:01 GMT
Long shot, but is there any likelihood at all of there being any more stock of the training tops? I missed the pre order whenever it was, and haven't seen them back in stock since Doubt it at this stage of the season, but just thought I'd check Looking at the shop website, there are training tops in stock www.chesterfcretail.com/collections/frontpage |
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Post by cscs on Mar 5, 2024 12:42:58 GMT
There are but only in S and 2XL - assuming they are just what they have left and then that'll be it til next season
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