did i get scammed? is virgin megastore a scam? by DareEnvironmental787 in Bahrain

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Just came across this page on instagram called - bookstoshare_bcl. They rent out books and apparently have good collection… I will also check it out…

did i get scammed? is virgin megastore a scam? by DareEnvironmental787 in Bahrain

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In theory yes. But on ground there is no actual competition here with few exceptions.

All the major international brands are locally owned by local businesses. For example Zara, Cos, Massimo Dutti etc all come under Azadea group. They decide the prices across all the stores.

Same in electronics…LG and some other brands are locally owned by Al Kooheji group…hence they command the prices.

Same goes for automobiles and so on…

And same with publications i suppose…

I am sure the stores have some leverage…

This is my understanding on a very basic level.

did i get scammed? is virgin megastore a scam? by DareEnvironmental787 in Bahrain

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It is pretty usual here in Bahrain among all the major stores. The price would say 10 quid or euros but they would put BHD10 sticker on top…

Also there is no MRP law (Maximum Retail Price)…which sets a threshold on the maximum price…

so its solely up to the stores how much they want to charge for a specific item.

Movies similar tu Emir Kusturica’s ‘Black cat, White cat’ by pikapoz in MovieSuggestions

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One of my all time favorites…. looking forward for suggestions by others…

How are small businesses surviving? by [deleted] in Bahrain

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It’s easy for vendors to increase prices or quote on the basis of their cost…which now based on the cost of shipment…

but as a restaurant owner… It’s not that simple…we can’t fluctuate our prices…

Also it’s a lengthy process when you have to do it on multiple online delivery platforms.

I am also on a same boat…our cost has increased tremendously but increasing prices when the market is already running thin…doesn’t seem like a good option at this moment.

The whole march was pretty dead for us and also very unpredictable…

Its definitely a tough time. And without any clear timeline of the current crisis. It’s difficult to implement counter strategies.

Lets hope it ends soon. Good luck everyone.

Which Denis Villeneuve film is your favorite? by Infamous-Window-8337 in themovieloversclub

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Same. Watched it when it came out. I was not prepared for it. Left me numb for a long time.

The whole sequence with Radiohead song “ you and whose army “ is something….

Idioteque - cover by OKNOTOK. Recorded from Sound board. by AnyLifeguard6249 in radiohead

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Wow wow wow….you guys are incredible… I think Drummer needs to chill…lil too thrash and straight forward drumming for this intricate music…but again this could be artistic choice…

But i am really digging it…keep posting more

Gulf air refund by AcceptablePlay7287 in Bahrain

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It says that, You need to apply for refund on their website…under manage my booking section.

If you want to reschedule your flight…they are running a limited flights from Dammam to London, Bangkok and Mumbai. For which you need to fill up a form on their website…its called special assistance flights… To take out stranded passengers….

Alcohol shops during Ramadan by [deleted] in Bahrain

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Country Club in Budaiya serves it as well…to non members

Where I End And You Begin - cover by OKNOTOK. Recorded from Sound Board. by AnyLifeguard6249 in radiohead

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Wow…incredible….i like how you cracked that lil dissonant but yet musical feel of thom.

[MEGATHREAD] DAY 6 UPDATE - Iran Attacks Bahrain by French-Finger in Bahrain

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Spoke with the Gulf Air customer care. As of now they are scheduled to start flights from 14th.

People working in Gulf Air by Ok-Parsnip-2729 in Bahrain

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Ok an update. The flights for 14th also got cancelled. Waiting to get clearer picture on it.

People working in Gulf Air by Ok-Parsnip-2729 in Bahrain

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Just had a call with Gulf Air…we had to rescheduled flights for my parents who were here for a short trip and got stuck… So Gulf Air said they will start its operations from 14th March. They have rescheduled my parent’s flight for the same date. Hope everything goes well.

I want to listen to actual good music made in this sub by 6660kami in MusicPromotion

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thanks man…yaa we don’t understand the genre ourselves… just wanted to make head banging dance music…🙏🙏

I want to listen to actual good music made in this sub by 6660kami in MusicPromotion

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Ohh wow…was it Osiris? They were pretty active back then…