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A lot of the things they sell for €1.50 seem poor value for €1.50. There's been a few studies showing that they are more expensive for products than the equivalent in supermarkets. Also those were UK comparisons, in Ireland they convert at £1 to €1.50, so there's an added 40% tax on top for shopping on Henry Street compared to UK.
No harm in shopping around and being aware of competing prices obviously, but honestly Dealz is generally fantastic imo. Albeit I'd have no doubt that you could find dozens of items there that are more expensive than supermarkets if you were doing a study funded by the supermarket lobby.
For anyone interested they've even started into the e-cig game, with clearomizers and 10ml bottles of liquid all at their €1.50 price.
Some punter with BetBright did a £5.10 24 fold at the weekend - largest price 4/11, smallest 1/7, and it clicked at total odds of 103/1. He then added in Liverpool to win and Both Teams To Score at 9/5 as his risk Free Acca+1 selection which also won and boosted his winnings. Some picking to be fair and I am still scratching my head on it.
103/1 seems short for 24 selections.
You dont have much betting on mma/ufc, no interest on it no one to price it?
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nobody messes with big food!
Does it not piss you off wandering around their stores knowing that the average UK punter is getting the same stuff for 30%+ cheaper?
If that was the case everyone would be disgusted going out for a few drinks and absolutely loose their mind if they just wanted to stay in there house for the night.
30% tax on everything to not have to live in Leicester, Wolverhampton, Cardiff or wherever the average UK punter is imagined to live is fine by me, especially since their salaries are lower.
The service was very slow and a bit up it's own arse the previous two times I went there (2+ years ago). The food was however very good. Has the service improved Tony?
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The service was very slow and a bit up it's own arse the previous two times I went there (2+ years ago). The food was however very good. Has the service improved Tony?
I've been a few times and the service was noticeably good, I'd rarely notice unless I have something to complain about. Mind you I was in early when it wasn't very busy the last two times. Food is consistently very good.
Always felt there was a potential market in pricing up Heineken/Pro12 rugby matches under the bonus points system, which is something I don't think anyone does. So you could back a match to finish 4-0, 4-1, 5-0 etc.
Always felt there was a potential market in pricing up Heineken/Pro12 rugby matches under the bonus points system, which is something I don't think anyone does. So you could back a match to finish 4-0, 4-1, 5-0 etc.
I really like that idea and now that you have pointed it out am surprised it isn't happening
take the prices I've outlined, consider that more are likely towards the low of of that range, mess about with the product function in excel = not hard to get to 103/1.
We do price some UFC but as its a manual market we probably don't price enough. I will raise it now though as you are making a very good point.
Fair play. One thing i would say is that if your pricing them be consistent about pricing them and i say this about all niche sports. Its ok for a 205 NYC card with McGregor, everyone prices them but a lesser card a week earlier or later not being priced is disappointing. There is nothing more infuriating than a sport of choice being only occasionally priced up. All too often when the ground is frozen all of a sudden betting comes available on basketball, handball etc because the traders have nothing else to do but focus on the main sports but why not all the time. People are more likely to deposit if their go to sports is consistently priced.
Always felt there was a potential market in pricing up Heineken/Pro12 rugby matches under the bonus points system, which is something I don't think anyone does. So you could back a match to finish 4-0, 4-1, 5-0 etc.
In my opinion general punters dont want or understand abstract bets(and bonus point system is abstract) they want straight in your face understandable bets.
take the prices I've outlined, consider that more are likely towards the low of of that range, mess about with the product function in excel = not hard to get to 103/1.
We do price some UFC but as its a manual market we probably don't price enough. I will raise it now though as you are making a very good point.
While you're taking on board points - no better odds in horse racing multiples? I did a double recently and hadn't checked, clicked with one drifter. Would certainly make me go elsewhere for racing bets.
In my opinion general punters dont want or understand abstract bets(and bonus point system is abstract) they want straight in your face understandable bets.
I'd agree with that in general but if something is a big price, fully understanding a market isn't essential.
I do think that's a good market though but as previously mentioned getting people to be consistent repricng things can be difficult.
The most surprising markets in terms of popularity I seen was the WWE.
It's got an unbelievable following and great for customer acquisitions. The guy who does the UFC is also WWE, very passionate about both.
While you're taking on board points - no better odds in horse racing multiples? I did a double recently and hadn't checked, clicked with one drifter. Would certainly make me go elsewhere for racing bets.
Is that not standard?
Haven't punted online in a good while though so could be out of loop.
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Ryanair now planning for 200m flights a year by 2024. 20% of all European short haul flights (i.e. all flights lasting less than 3 hours). I'd imagine they'll fairly quickly update that to 400m flights by 2035 or 30% of what the market then will be. A handy €20 per passenger profit, which they'll probably have the pricing power to achieve and it's a profit stream of €8bn or so a year. Mr O'Leary will need to go in the books as our most successful business person.
Isn't he already?
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There was some lad from Cavan who owned pretty much all the copper in Montana back in the railroad era who might be richer if you adjust for inflation. It was where lots of the copper for the telegraph lines came from if I remember correctly.
In terms of an honest businessman then I would say O'Leary must be tho.
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At the moment he has built a large company. Which is good. But it's looking like he's going to build the world's largest transportation company. So he's going for the next level.
Long way to catch Toyota. Or are we just talking moving people as the primary business?
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
As we're somewhat on the subject anyone recommend some good books about WW2? I think HJ mentioned a good podcast about it before too - that ring any bells?
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i think so!
I might give it another while... but your tastes can bea bit all over the place.
BTW RDIII those Leif GW Perrson books were a great shout. I'm just finishing the second one Another Time Another Life, really enjoying it and will probably dive straight into the next one.
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