update?

[P-J]

Any more information on how this will work?

[Aziphirael]

Heya,

Details aren't really available until the shops actually do make an appearance in the next VU. Since we don't quite know what we are getting

But the idea will be that the first batch of shops will be open on an invite basis to key members of retail community, who will provide decent services and products to CND. This is too ensure variety and ensure we have dedicate shop owners who will keep shops stocked.

There is also an idea of having an upgrade process from Market Stall to Shop as a way of upcoming retailers have a way trying out retail in the Resort markets.

The idea is to organise the shops so that they compliment each other and don't conflict too much. At the same time to grow the retail base as and when the population on the resort grows. Finally as Neverdie has mention to keep enough shops in reserve in case real life enterprise wants to test the waters of the virtual universe

[Epictetus]

While this idea seemed a bit artificial at first, I am starting to realize how bad it would be if inexperienced merchants purchased a shop and ran it into the ground.

Good luck to you on the "CNSA" or "Club NEVERDIE Shopkeepers Association."

[Stoffer]

I've only been playing PE since october 2005, and I am by no means an "über" at anything. Still, I have real life experience with running retail shops and therefore I would like to get a shop at CND.

The posts above give me the feeling that ther is no way I can get one, because I'm not yet a key member of the trading community.

Well, I can live with that, of course, but I encourage Sterling Moss to give out info on qualifications etc. ASAP so that we who are interested can start planning our application.

Stoffer

[Aziphirael]

I like to have formal application process to getting a shop, I'm someone who thinks using RL business style concepts will create a greater degree of professionalism in the game.

Essentially Shops will be released in Batches. And apart from the first batch which has already been earmarked, future batches will be open to all who would like to apply.

The other thing we want to do is an Upgrade Path from a market stall to a Shop. In this way people can test the waters on CND and also can be a way to streamline the application process to the shops. For complete retail beginners its a way to experiment with running retail operations in PE.

[The Ripper]

Hi.

With regards to shops. Do you know whether all prices will be the same for all of them or subject to position etc?

Also do you intend to only open the ones earmarked in the first instance and sell more a little while later or would there maybe be some sold upon launch?

Sorry if im being intrusive :P We'll keep checking out for updates anyway

Cheers

Rip

[P-J]

Originally Posted by Aziphirael

I like to have formal application process to getting a shop, ...apart from the first batch which has already been earmarked,....

Hi - sorry to selectively quote - but could you expand on these two points:

1. How and when do we apply for shop/ market stall - will there be a fee above and beyond the cost of the shop/ market stall?

2. Any clues on what type and who has been allocated a shop?

Sorry to be so eager..but well I guess 'getting in early' is a key part of my business strategy

[Aziphirael]

Originally Posted by P-J

Hi - sorry to selectively quote - but could you expand on these two points:

1. How and when do we apply for shop/ market stall - will there be a fee above and beyond the cost of the shop/ market stall?

2. Any clues on what type and who has been allocated a shop?

Sorry to be so eager..but well I guess 'getting in early' is a key part of my business strategy

Well still early days, Neverdie and I are ironing the details. We have a rough idea in any case. The VU is for a few more weeks as well and MA haven't said anything at all about how the shops will work.

1. There won't be a fee beyond buying the shop or stall. I think we're trying to balance things a bit so that anybody has an opportunity to buy a stall/shop, but there are advantages to being a member of the association.

2. The approach we have at the moment is where the shortlisted candidates are invited for the intitial batch of shops at the launch of the VU. At the same time a few small batches of shops will be released on the open market to set things moving. People can either try to buy a shop on the open market or via the association. There will be a limit to the number of shops being released into circulation as well. Assocation Membership therefore becomes one which is almost optional but there are many benefits to joining.

[Rotten ICE]

nothing to add or ask (just subscribing to this thread) its nice to keep an eye on it

[Tussi]

Originally Posted by Aziphirael

Assocation Membership therefore becomes one which is almost optional but there are many benefits to joining.

So how to obtain membership?