Argos catalogue

robfosters · 12 Dec 2014 at 16:59

was surveyed this morning by a research group.

Apparently, Argos are researching people's opinions as they are thinking of doing away with the catalogue.

I must say, I regard the Argos catalogue as an institution. It was the go to place for Xmas presents when you was a nipper.

What do you think? Do you think it is an Eco-unfriendly, outdated antique of a shopping method, or do you think it still has a place in the modern retail world?

Kronos · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:00

I have not had a catalogue in years, don't shop there much to be honest and if I do I find it a lot easier looking online.

Mynight · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:02

The size of those things it's got to be at least one tree per catalogue.

As much as it is a weird nostalgia I would be fine with it being online only.

I must admit I'm surprised they have digitised their instore catalogues yet. Would have thought it would be touch screens with live stock levels rather than that item code keypad thing.

Rilot · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:03

As Bill Bailey said, it's the laminated book of dreams.

jono_astra · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:04

Monkeynut · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:07

Bought lots of things from Argos and never used the catalog. It's out of date in 5 minutes.

Cosimo · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:11

IKEA still give one out to everyone around here but it gets one look and goes into the recycle bin. I can see the Screwfix one being useful but if you're online then it's pointless. These things are from a bygone era.

With porn being readily available looking at all those ladies in their swimsuits and lingerie has had it's day as well.

Uncle Petey · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:14

Cosimo said:
With porn being readily available looking at all those ladies in their swimsuits and lingerie has had it's day as well.

And with it, the magic and mystery of what's left to the imagination

Mynight · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:14

3D ftw

Midlife Crisis · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:31

Those catalogue's must cost them a fortune, no wonder they want to do away with them. The elderly would be the ones to miss out the most

SDK^ · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:32

This was the Argos Catagloue when I was 7 years old : 1986

https://www.flickr.com/photos/38301877@N05/sets/72157619081815831/

Uncle Petey · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:39

SDK^ said:
This was the Argos Catagloue when I was 7 years old : 1986

https://www.flickr.com/photos/38301877@N05/sets/72157619081815831/

Same age as me and I remember that very catalogue. Spent ages poring over the Thundercats, Transformers and Ma-Ma-Ma-MASK toys... (page 5) I had the green helicoptor bike amongst other things

robfosters · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:43

And me!

I was a board game nut. Mouse trap, Ghost Castle, Game of life, Go for broke. You name it, I had it. Also had the thundercats figures and my prized possession, the car type thing they drove.

Mr Frosty the lollipop maker was awesome as well.

Oh the feels!

opstrat · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:50

that tv remote Casio. always wanted one. don't know why.

antijoke · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:50

Did they say what was going to change?

Are they just getting rid of the catalogue for people to take home?

NightSt@lk3r · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:51

Rilot said:
As Bill Bailey said, it's the laminated book of dreams.

This, they are a collectors item i dont know what id do without it.

Schizo · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:54

Argos books are the only book everyone has in there house but never read,i always pick a few up for myself and friends but never read it.

Uncle Petey · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:57

The storyline isn't all that tbh...

slick rick · 12 Dec 2014 at 17:57

schizo said:
Argos books are the only book everyone has in there house but never read,i always pick a few up for myself and friends but never read it.

It does have a rather lackluster story

Uther · 12 Dec 2014 at 18:08

Was it argos that used to sell airguns in the catalogue or is my senility kicking in again?