One
trader is excited by prospects for post election business. He theorises that
before the election, most of the population is depressed by political campaign
bashing, and after the result around 50% of the population are really happy.
Does that mean they will spend? We will probably have the answer by close of
business on Sunday.
And
the trader who really wanted to avoid discussing politics had this response for
inquisitive customers who asked what he thought of the election- “When you are
considering chickens or turkeys, it is comforting to know that either way you
get a roast.” Very profound.
A
trader suggested that the experts who attempted to predict the election result
probably went to the same school as traders who attempt to predict business
levels each day - they are both very sure before the event and then equally
sure of where they got it wrong after the event.
And
some traders just refuse to get involved. A trader was asked what he thought of
the surprise result on Saturday night. His response “Don’t tell me the Swans
beat the Kangaroos in Hobart again?”
Some
SBA Container discussions
- “I can’t
wait for them to start trading.”
- “Traders
In L Shed facing the work zone should get a rent discount.”
- “Very
exciting innovation. How will customers react?”
- “Let’s
hope they get the stalls behind the containers occupied quickly. They have the
potential to become a storage box dump.”
A
trader is delighted by the continuing sunny days at this time of year but
refuses to accept any association with climate change. He reckons it is just
lots of Queensland tourists bringing their weather down to Melbourne.
A
customer asked how much it would cost to have his purchase put in a quality
paper bag rather than the standard plastic bag he had seen at some stalls.
L Shed plans explained - We
understand that the stalls in L Shed, behind the new containers, will be
occupied again in a few weeks once installation is complete. Traders who have been moved
temporarily while works go on will have the option of returning to their old
stall although some may choose to stay in their new locations. It is also
envisaged that L Shed would be a perfect place to start new traders, particularly if they don’t require stall depth.