JJB Sports

[Renton 0]

As you probably know, they run the online store for Rangers. They should be hung.

I live in the US, and last month I put in a decent sized order with them. Because of the volume, etc. I wasn't surprised by a delivery fee that was the equivalent of aroung $40 US - a bit high, but okay. HOWEVER... I went back last night & I was going to place a much smaller order. Did you know that shipping fee would be the same if I only ordered, say, a freakin mug & keychain??? What is that, a delivery penalty?? I wasn't after a mug & keychain, but that's beside the point

After looking at shops for other clubs, its not always that way. For instance:

Man Utd. - free airmail on most stuff, dependent on size, weight, etc.

Celtic (God forbid) - offers options of UPS or standard airmail

They really need to change this. North American supporters like me would honestly be buying something every month if we weren't having to tack $40 onto every order.

[mark_ni 12]

that does seem very excessive postage charges. As you say its probably doing us out of some business as supporters in america would buy stuff more often if it wasnt for the excessive postage.

[Frankie 505]

I've heard a few concerns about JJB's quality of service so far. I guess the deal has only been running for a year or so, but the type of news we're reading in the initial post isn't very positive.

It will be interesting to see how the club utilise the rest of the £18million initial payment. IIRC, we still have £14.5million of it left. Next years accounts should also be boosted by 3 new strips which will probably mean JJB will have to pay more than the miniumum annual payment of £3million.

In financial terms the deal is pretty good but in practical terms it's not good to hear of our fans being conned.

[Muff 245]

We wont see f*ck all of it going on players!

[robroy72 0]

Rangers online store used to charge a 20 quid flat rate fee to the USA, I think JJB have just carried that over. They never used to ship outside of the UK until there were enough complaints from us.

[Frankie 505]

Maybe an idea for people to group together and buy stuff in bulk.

Speak to a few RSC's and then you can make the most of the flat fee?

[outlaw69uk 123]

fair enough I am uK based, but, only experience I have had, was ordering a few bits on monday, and, they arrived today, so, am pretty happy (as is my 3 year old daughter with her new kit hehe)

[Renton 0]

fair enough I am uK based, but, only experience I have had, was ordering a few bits on monday, and, they arrived today, so, am pretty happy (as is my 3 year old daughter with her new kit hehe)

Part of my order was kit for my 5-yr old son

[Renton 0]

I've heard a few concerns about JJB's quality of service so far. I guess the deal has only been running for a year or so, but the type of news we're reading in the initial post isn't very positive.

It will be interesting to see how the club utilise the rest of the £18million initial payment. IIRC, we still have £14.5million of it left. Next years accounts should also be boosted by 3 new strips which will probably mean JJB will have to pay more than the miniumum annual payment of £3million.

In financial terms the deal is pretty good but in practical terms it's not good to hear of our fans being conned.

Apparently, it is a 10-yr contract. Found this:

DLA Piper advises JJB on Glasgow Rangers deal

[Frankie 505]

Yes, it is a 10 year contract.

But contracts can be broken/annulled.

[Rohan 25]

The shipping prices are f*cking insane, a home top cost me almost $150

[Renton 0]

Yes, it is a 10 year contract.

But contracts can be broken/annulled.

Who might be the person to write to... David Murray, Martin Bain? I wonder what the prospects might be of at least opening a North American shop, like in Canada.