Have just spoken to Tony to offer Our support, as fellow shop owners in this trade do after this sort of event. Although We are in competition with one another in some respects, We do have an affinity and a ' tackle trade brotherhood' regard for each other, and of course We will help each other in any way We can. We are , after all , a 'dying breed' as someone else has already pointed out.
Although insurers do take care of most of the financial loss there are other problems that are not always obvious, the distress caused is by far the worse but there are also the loss of earnings till replacement stock can be sourced, immediate security of shop until repairs can take place then the building repair costs themselves , the damage and loss of to fixtures ,(Tony informed Me that the thieving scum even took the reel display case that forms part of the counter ) the list goes on and on .
Please support Tony in any way You can , every little helps. It goes without saying that should We be offered any new tackle by walk ins, the appropriate action will be taken, and authority's notified. Please keep a look out for any new gear being offered at 'knock off' rates and do the same . Thank You. Pauline and Mick.
