Welcome to our next installment, entitled – “True Crime Stories” or “Merry Christmas, You’re Our Next Lucky Victim!”
As some of you know, I was a victim of theft. Last Saturday night, someone broke into Armoury Games and stole all of our Games Workshop stock and our Saturday cash deposit. To say it was a sizable loss is a bit of an understatement (those who have seen the bare walls know my meaning). And while I say that I am the victim here, that is not quite accurate – I should instead say that we are the victims. You see, Armoury Games is not a big corporation with deep pockets, it is a small family who is trying to make a living (which is no easy task in our country’s current economic state). It is me and my wife, my 5 year old daughter and my 2 year old son, and my older kids. Stealing my income and taking my most popular selling product at Christmas time has jeopardized my children’s holiday.
And while we’re talking about family, I would like to say that Armoury Games is also a bigger family – it is all of you who come to the store. Some are very active in our community and some of you are in only from time to time, but you are our family and you are all affected as well. Already many people seeking Games Workshop items, whether for themselves or for loved ones for the holiday, have left the store empty handed. That’s not to say that they can’t find what they’re looking for somewhere else, but every lost sale hurts the community as a whole as it affects our ability to stay in business and threatens the future of your community.
I would like to thank all of those people who have expressed their sympathy (or rage – or both) and support during this stressful time. I’m not one to ask for help, and although I may be in need of a George Bailey moment (look it up if you don’t know), it really doesn’t work if you have to ask for it. So I will say that if you would like to help, just shop where you play. We have plenty of other games in stock and we are trying to get some Games Workshop back in before the holiday (but it will be close). And don’t forget, we do have gift certificates.
As always, we appreciate all of you who have supported us over the years and we are happy you have helped to make the Armoury Games community what it is.
Sincerely,
Bruce & Family
January 15th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Man I was so ticked off when I heard about this……. I was broken into on christmas eve so I know how it is…… Wish I could help out somehow but like you I’m strapped….. But if there is EVER ANYTHING I could help out with, it’s yours…….. Because like you said were family. I luv ya bro and whats mine is yours……Hope things work out brother….. and like I said if I have it you have it…… labor, or whatever I can do I will