Help to name my new buisness.
05 December 2003, 11:15 AM
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I`ve had enough, I`ve got to get out of the`rat race`. So, I`m starting up on my own & I`m opening a shop, everything`s sorted out, premisies etc. apart from a name. I`m struggling with this, had plenty ideas but nothing seems appropriate. It`s a Antique/Period/20th century furniture type place, I`d be gratefull for any suggestions, any at all...
05 December 2003, 11:18 AM
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05 December 2003, 11:19 AM
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Antiques R' Us
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N Ones Fine Furniture
05 December 2003, 11:19 AM
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olde furniture shoppe
old fashioned
errrrrrrrrrrrrr
05 December 2003, 11:20 AM
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05 December 2003, 11:23 AM
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If you have a nice sounding real name.??use that. I find anyone trading using their own name tend to be better.
05 December 2003, 11:24 AM
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where abouts is it located? often village/town names make it into the title of the shop...?
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05 December 2003, 11:25 AM
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period antiques
PMT antiques
Oldies but goodies
05 December 2003, 11:27 AM
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05 December 2003, 11:29 AM
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does the winner get an antique of choice from you ?
05 December 2003, 11:50 AM
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Dodgy Dave's Antique Palace
[Edited by Mr Gee - 12/5/2003 11:52:05 AM]
05 December 2003, 12:11 PM
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A ntiques &
R eproduction
S tyle
E mporium
05 December 2003, 12:13 PM
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05 December 2003, 12:13 PM
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I was going to say Curiosities, Unusual, New or Trendy
05 December 2003, 12:42 PM
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Thanks for the response so far, any more?
05 December 2003, 12:42 PM
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What about "N E Old Stuff" as in North East Olf Stuff
[Edited by druddle - 12/5/2003 12:43:13 PM]
05 December 2003, 12:47 PM
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Honest Jon's Reproduction Furniture.
05 December 2003, 01:00 PM
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'curiosity killed the cat'- guide dogs welcome!
Aged with Concern
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NO IKEA where it came from (my apologies in advance for the bad pun)
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05 December 2003, 01:01 PM
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05 December 2003, 01:01 PM
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As used by an outlet near us...
Previously Enjoyed
Oh dear......
05 December 2003, 01:03 PM
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05 December 2003, 01:24 PM
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05 December 2003, 02:24 PM
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05 December 2003, 02:30 PM
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05 December 2003, 02:30 PM
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cant think of a suitbable name off top of my head but what is proven is if yoiu have a 'dynamic' sounding name rather than 'jims antiques' or something the shop will have a better reputation straight off
try putting the word 'international' or somthing to that effect and people subcosciously think of it as a more professional outfit. also if your name is john smith try putting js instead of the full name. again, makes it sound professioanl. coudnt tell you why but apparently it is proven.
so maybe something like 'js anitques international' maybe??
sorry if that confusing but it is an idea
05 December 2003, 02:37 PM
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Cheers all, thanks to those who put a smile on my face.
Still not there yet though...
05 December 2003, 03:20 PM
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How about nicking off Stephen King...
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05 December 2003, 04:29 PM
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05 December 2003, 04:32 PM
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Good name above but shorten it to something like:
c.19
OR
c.1900
Trendy name and the signwriting wont cost too much as its short!