While we often post on this blog about the trials and tribulations of the magazine business, this is not one of those posts.
This post is simply to tell you that OUR FIRST SYDNEY STORE IS OPEN. That’s right: the very first magazine superstore north of Auckland has officially opened its doors, right smack in the heart of Newtown at 155 King Street.
We opened up on Saturday morning and promptly lost our first sale (a Moleskine) because of a temperamental EFTPOS machine but swiftly followed it up with the successful sale of a copy of Tattoo Savage.
The Sydney store doesn’t yet have the full range that Melbournians have come to expect, but never fear, the rest of our range will be filtering in over the coming weeks. As will coffee and a nicer looking shop front. Even so, we think that our curious New South Welsh friends will be pleasantly surprised to find that they can now buy Old Tractor, Warship International and Line Dancer under the same roof as all our other old favourites like Frankie, T-World and Sneaker Freaker.
If you are in the area, come say hi, and make sure you also check out the upstairs area. Sort of needs to be discovered, but worth the flight of stairs. Oh, the King St store also offers you free wireless.
Thanks to everyone who has made us feel so welcome in the area. More importantly…
Go forth Sydneysiders, and buy magazines…
Oh my god, I can’t believe your first sale was Tattoo Savage. Once upon a time, I read it religiously.
Congratulations to the entire team at mag nation including Sahil, Ravi and Vali. It’s a great accomplishment and something to be very proud of.
Looks fab – congratulations!
Hey Sahil, Congrats. Store looks awesome.
Leigh
congrats guys! look forward to popping in for a look see
massive congrats sahil!
Congrats again guys, bring on the launch party!
woot! Yay! and now, a mag nation in every nation! (please).
congratulations, she is beautiful.
xLou
Looks great kids! Love love love your Melbourne store. I often pop in when I have time in the CBD. I hope the Sydney version is as successful. Nice work.
You have no idea how excited I am about this!
Oh how we’ve been waiting for this day! Hopefully it’s the first of many more Mag Nation stores serving up mag goodness for those whose tastes include something a little bit off the beaten track …
Can’t wait to see the store on Thursday – til soon. Df
congratulations to all of you. the shop looks great. i miss mag nation! katja
i went and checked it out today, im in love! i could spend so much money there, can’t wait to see your full range. we are so happy to have u in sydney!!
Looks sensational! All my Inner City Sydney mates will be flocking there. Congratulations on the great fitout!
HOLY SHIZNITS this is the most excited I’ll be all week!!!
*implodes with glee*
Well done!! All that effort has been worth it, sure is an amazing place to get mags. Everyone has to experience Magnation Newtown
OMG!! I am officially the happiest person in the world as of reading this blog post. ABOUT TIME GUYS!!! I’m so happy for you! But even happier for ME! Why? because I CAN WALK TO KING STREET EVERYDAY ON MY LUNCH BREAK.
Oh Mag Nation… you are a professional procrastinator’s dream come true. I will happily trade the funds I am supposed to be saving for my upcoming wedding/honeymoon/marriage/family for a few of those golden titles that line your shelves.
I dare speak for the rest of Sydney when I say you guys rock.
WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! As a Melburnian who has moved to Sydney so happy you have followed – now I don’t have to go down south to get my fix.
Tony
So excited!
After visiting the Melbourne super store and coming back to Sydney I felt there was a void. Can’t wait to check it out.
you guys should open another store in surry hills area. would be awesome ..
stopped in today and was delighted to find a place I could actually buy Pop magazine! very impressed. Love the setting, concept and range.
Yay! Now I don’t have to fly to Melbourne to get VARIETY.
The fit-out looks great esp the upstairs.
Now when is the Epping (NSW) shop opening?