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“A number of potential purchasers have expressed interest” in acquiring Dick Smith from Woolworths, according to half-year results released today. The report shows why the chain may not be an entirely impotent force in the market – sales were up 2.4% for the half despite generally tough retail trading conditions. New format …

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  1. pith
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    Wow you had fun with this article!

    Who do I send the bill to for a replacement keyboard?

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  2. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    I wonder if Mr. Richard Smith will buy it up and re-place his Dick-Head back on the logo.

    Anonymous because I'm an employee of said chain.

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  3. Geoff Taylor's lovechild
    IT Angle

    Onanist

    Jeez, Simon, it's all dicks with you.

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  4. Wombling_Free
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    Are they just waiting for a firm offer?

    Or are they hard up for cash?

    I hope someone comes up with an offer soon, we wouldn't want to see the market go limp.

    Ah, the electronic Dick; I used to get my floppies from him all them time! I also got my very first computer from him - the mighty Dick Smith Wizzard (yes, WiZZard. Yes, TWO Zs). 20 years before I had Wii in my living room, we played with Dick Smith's Wizz on the carpet in front of the telly.

    Can I have a job as a writer? I think I qualify.

    OK, yes, my coat is the grey mac that opens easily.

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  5. S Larti
    Paris Hilton

    Fnarr! Fnarr!

    That is all.

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  6. Bonzo the Wonder Dog
    Coat

    Nice Article. You Must Be Proud.

    I'll get m' coat.

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  7. Chris Fleming
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    Witty Indeed!

    Dork Smith as we know in NZ became a real flop after non component sales...

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