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Old 15-04-2015, 10:56 PM   #1
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Default The Performance Shoppe - what happened?

anyone here know what happened to 'The Performance Shoppe' in WA Wangara?

I drive by and the place is suddenly empty, with a for sale sign for the property.
No sign about moving and the phone is disconnected...
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Old 16-04-2015, 12:34 AM   #2
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Default Re: The Performance Shoppe - what happened?

Most likely closed down. Must be hard to make money from performance mods these days especially when there are bigger names around.
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Old 16-04-2015, 12:57 AM   #3
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http://www.theperformanceshoppe.com.au/

Email them? Are they on Facebook, or any other web site?

You can also find the owner's name and another email address on the domain name registration details - http://www.ausregistry.com.au
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Old 18-04-2015, 01:16 AM   #4
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Default Re: The Performance Shoppe - what happened?

yeah ok, I hoped someone here knew these guys and what happened.
Shame really... they seem to be doing pretty good...

Maybe there's less cashed up bogans around these days...
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Old 18-04-2015, 05:59 AM   #5
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Maybe there's less cashed up bogans around these days...
There's a LOT less cashed up bogans these days.

The mining boom is well and truly over.

Iron ore at $47/ton is causing hell.
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Old 18-04-2015, 07:23 AM   #6
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Apparently word is unfortunately they had to close the doors due to bankruptcy, Harry was a top bloke and had been in the scene for a very long time another one bites the dust
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Old 18-04-2015, 12:11 PM   #7
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Gees this downturn in the price of iron ore is a BIG problem.

Why ar'nt the media talking about.....I mean they do mention it but it does'nt seem to be making front page news like it should be.

The country is nearly in recession or at least W.A is.
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Old 18-04-2015, 12:55 PM   #8
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That place has been closed for several months. I put it down to a slowing economy and many other reputable choices in Perth.
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Old 19-04-2015, 01:59 AM   #9
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far out... only months ago I was envious of having such a business...

And re the Iron Ore price/mining boom... don't seemed to have helped us much..
We'll be paying 5 bucks for a meat pie for lunch soon enough
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We'll be paying 5 bucks for a meat pie for lunch soon enough
Damn... who would have thought that pies would eventually get that cheap in Perth?
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performance shops are not a great business model

Performance orientated businesses suffer first in slowing economies.

Less money in the household till means spending to non-essentials stops..
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Old 20-04-2015, 10:18 PM   #12
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thx for your replies...
last I saw Harry I bought him a carton of **** at xmas for his help...
I hope he lands on his feet
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Old 20-04-2015, 10:21 PM   #13
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Damn... who would have thought that pies would eventually get that cheap in Perth?
Sounds like motorplex food prices lol
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Unfortunately lots fellas struggling. The internet and ebay in particular is killing it for many peoples as blokes want top of the line gear but want it for nothing
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