Pound shops

They was ok a few years ago prices increasing on some products .
Started: 7th Dec 2017 at 16:08


that's fer sure.
Replied: 7th Dec 2017 at 16:53

They are slowly introducing all kinds of goods that cost a lot more than the ubiquitous £1 coin.
Replied: 7th Dec 2017 at 17:03


Why are they called 'Pound Shops', when most of their goods are less than a pound each?
Replied: 7th Dec 2017 at 21:02

I wouldn't say most but quite a lot.
Replied: 7th Dec 2017 at 21:24


...Tight buggers.
A three-way Gang for a quid?
What's up wi thi all?
Replied: 8th Dec 2017 at 05:37

john you keep to your marks and spencers times are hard .
Replied: 8th Dec 2017 at 16:51


I could never understand why people try to swank about M&S shopping. What is it that gives so much kudos?
Replied: 8th Dec 2017 at 18:03

Anne,I've never understood that..I never go there,but wanting some shoes
and shoe shops being very rare in Wigan now,I tried M&S..all their shoes
we're made in China plus they were rubbish.I also someone I know loves to
go and stand in the doorway just to be seen..and once saw her in a cheap
shop that used to be in Standishgate..she saw me coming and hid behind
a pillar..I could have laughed my socks off..so shallow.
Replied: 8th Dec 2017 at 18:19


they're not 'costs a pound' shops nor 'everything under a pound' shops etc .... 'Pound shop' signifying what everyone knows it signifies.
what would you preferthem to be called Tonker ?
true that they won't always be able to keep the name - either they'll have to evolve to £1.50 land or £2-land's , but it just doesn't have the save ring does it.
what about 'Quid-ish' ... .they'd probably get that bird Rowling on their case asking for her split of the profits though !!!!
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 00:57


How about "Cheap Shops" because that's what they are.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 13:07

How about 'Crap Shops'
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 13:09

Or 'Awful Emporiums'
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 13:10


Marks and Spencers used to stock better quality clothing when I was young than it does now. Its brand name on the labels was "St. Michael" then and really was good quality.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 13:16

Why are there so many pound shops in Wigan? We need more good clothes and shoe shops, restaurants not these kind of shops.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 13:19

We used to have really good shoe shops,but now they're few and far
between..I had to get my boots from 'The Paddock'. at MossyLea..there's
nothing in Wigan.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 13:37

What about Wynsors, they sell shoo's
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 15:00
Momac, Do you shop for leather shoes or are they synthetic??
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 15:10

Broady,I can only wear leather.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 15:14


L for Leather!
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 18:41
Momac have you tried Mcnulty's Shoe shop down Library Street.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 19:07

Peter,I did look in there but at the time they didn't have what I wanted..but
will be paying them another visit soon,I need some for my Sons wedding..
thank you.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 19:24


Oh to be in Bombay! the place for shoes. When I was living there any type of shoe/sandal could be made to fit a persons foot, male or female. I used to have shoes made with the same material my 'posh frocks' were made from, usually silk. One of my feet is slightly larger than the other which proved to be heaven when wearing high heels in the hot weather.
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 21:29


Oxfords not Brogues!
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 21:44

Recently due to a family situation I have had dealings with the Cobblers in Hallgate in Wigan (definitely in Wigan Tonker) and I am very impressed with how a true Cobbler can look after your tootsies (feet) by making yoo a bespoke, high quality pair of shoo's
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 22:54

TTS,I have always gone there to have my shoes stretched (bunions) one
day a woman came in to pick up her bespoke shoes,he said to me " I won't tell you how much they've cost her ) ..I was dying to know?
Replied: 10th Dec 2017 at 23:01
Momac, How do leather shoes fit in with your no meat lifestyle?? Is it contradictory or not?
Replied: 11th Dec 2017 at 01:13


momac.... I had a new zip put on one of my boots last winter. It was about four inches long and cost £15, heaven knows what a pair of shoes would cost. Have you thought about buying a shoe stretcher and leather cream to do your own shoes. I do one of mine every time I buy a new pair.
Replied: 11th Dec 2017 at 08:00

Broady..it don't need a genius to know that was why you asked me in the
first place..mind your own business!!! If you love arguing...I don't.
Replied: 11th Dec 2017 at 08:36
Last edited by momac: 11th Dec 2017 at 08:42:06

Anne,we have the shoe stretcher and the cream,my hubby does them for me,the cobbler in Hallgate used to put them on a last and they'd be fine,but
for some reason he doesn't do that any more.
Replied: 11th Dec 2017 at 08:49
Momac, It was actually enlightenment / education. Not too worry I have spent 30 minutes googling to get the background and the moral dilemma involved. That is my learning for today over.
Replied: 11th Dec 2017 at 15:21
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