George whites reopening

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taken from pistonheads:

www.megamotorcyclestore.co.uk

Auction of bikes on saturday, viewing on Thurs and Fri ...
Bikes for sale listing at above website


Three George White clothing stores will open this weekend under a new name of Mega Motorcycle Store, after a deal was agreed between administrators and a private investor.
Three clothing branches of George White, in Swindon, Bolton and Slough, will reopen under the Mega Motorcycle Store brand on Saturday 10 March and will be managed by former George White staff members.
All of the remaining George White stock that was held by administrators has been bought by Mega Motorcycle Store, with the new retailer aiming to continue “the clothing and accessory bargains for which the Swindon-based dealer was renowned”.
At present, there are no plans to sell new motorcycles although there will be an auction of more than 100 motorcycles that were held by George White before the retailer went under at the Swindon store on the opening day. Models can be viewed online or on viewing days on Thursday 8 March and Friday 9 March.
Former George White director, Steve Gannicott was reported by Visor Down as saying: “It was truly heartbreaking to see George White go under - not just for me but for all the lads and lasses who worked so hard to try and pull things round when trading conditions got so tough. It was the clothing and accessory bargains that really kept the company going when it could no longer offer the generous discounts on new bikes that manufacturers previously allowed.
“This new venture is going to concentrate solely on those clothing and accessory bargains that Britain’s bikers have become accustomed to. It’s really difficult to build a business plan around new bike sales at the moment because there’s so little confidence out there in the market. For now, we’ll concentrate on what we know works best for both the business and, of course, the customers.”
The online store and the motorcycle auction lot is visible on www.megamotorcyclestore.co.uk
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[chris-red]

They have a Job shifting that lot at those prices, it isn't cheap cheap. if they knocked another 20-30% off it would be gone in days.
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[Rogerborg]

Heh, "You can't make an online purchase until we officially open on Saturday 10th March 2012 [...] Current Top Sellers".

[UnspeedySam]

There are a good few bikes I wouldn't mind bidding on if I wasn't saving for a house deposit...

Oh what I would do for a CB1300...
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[Cheeseybeaner]

Glad to hear that 'they' will be reopening in Slough, but not the most imaginative name is it!?

[Raffles]

[drzsta]

I'm deffo going to the auction especially for the new CBR600RR and GSXR6 with 3500 miles, although I fear that because of the sheer amount of interest at the auction and amount of people there will not be the 'BARGAINS' expected..
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[LeNoir]

Just be cautious if you are going to buy one of the new bikes as I dont think they will have had their PDI. You will need to get this done at an official dealer to get your manufacturers warranty so add this on to the cost you pay plus the road fund licence.

[rac3r]

[Rogerborg]

Maybe. There'll be a lot of gawpers, but how many serious bidders? I've scored a couple of decent cars at auctions, you just need to stick to your limit and be prepared to go home empty handed, it's not rocket surgery.
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[junglejim]

Hmmm
Sounds like a temp company set up purely to recoup losses for GW's creditors.
The emphasis on "on-line" says it all.
Quite a clever move.
Make it look like a brand new bike shop.
Expect to see it disappear as soon as they've flogged everything off.

"a deal was agreed between administrators and a private investor".

The private investor probably being someone in it for a quick short term return.

“This new venture is going to concentrate solely on those clothing and accessory bargains that Britain’s bikers have become accustomed to. It’s really difficult to build a business plan around new bike sales at the moment because there’s so little confidence out there in the market.

Yeah, that'd be because GW's just bought £5 million of Frank Thomas bankrupt stock, which which they couldn't shift, and was ultimately the cause of their demise.

This isn't the Phoenix rising out of the ashes.

This is a shrewd short term off loading operation, nothing more.

[Rogerborg]

[junglejim]

[junglejim]

Oh I can't wait for your reply.
Fact is Frank Thomas went bankrupt.
Yes indeed J&S did buy a load of the stock, but that's all they did.
GW's did the same.
Did you not wonder why so much FT stuff suddenly started appearing in GW's shops.
J&S dod not buy the brand.
They just bought bankrupt stock, just like GW's did.
Here you are.
This should clear it up for you.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Products/productsresults/Leathers-jackets-suits/2011/February/feb2311-end-of-the-road-for-frank-thomas/

[Polarbear]

Hmm, a couple of Tigers, a Suzi Vstrom and that Guzzi V7.

Is it worth a visit
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[Recluso]

Nnrf so tempting to go visit the auction. But that would be like dangling water out of reach of a dehydrating man.

*goes to check behind the couch for a wad of cash*
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[Andy_Pagin]

Well there's a few 125s there, and I badly need one at the moment, but can I face a 200 mile round trip on my scooter? If I knew what the reserves were maybe.
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[FerretFing]

Just had confirmation from George Whites that there IS A RESERVE on all bikes - that will mean no real bargains ....reply to my email was;

"There is a reserve for the motorcycles, There is not extra costs all we ask is for full payment or a £1000 deposit on the day and the vehichle to be paid and collect by the following weekend"

[Andy_Pagin]

[drzsta]

I've been there today, every bike has a reserve . GSXR 6 is £5300 both R6's £5100 Etc.


The new bikes don't seem to have reserves listed but they will go far silly money anyway. Shame because the cbr600 is nice.
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[Polarbear]

[drzsta]

If you give me the lot number I can give you the reserve price, got the sheet today.
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[Andy_Pagin]