Knightsbridge Circle
Oct 8, 2013 | 3:44 am
#2
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Hi simonchadney,
Welcome to Flyertalk. As this query is specific to the UK, I'm going to move it over to the UK & Ireland forum. Please continue to follow this topic over there.
stut
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Welcome to Flyertalk. As this query is specific to the UK, I'm going to move it over to the UK & Ireland forum. Please continue to follow this topic over there.
stut
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Europe
Oct 8, 2013 | 7:15 am
#3
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Never heard of it, so clearly doing a bad marketing job. I have never come across a London concierge service that actually does the business, lots of bad comments on FT about Quintessentially for example.
The services are generally fine if you basically want a virtual PA who will ring around places because you can't be bothered, but don't expect much you couldn't do yourself.
In any event, Ł20k is a ludicrous fee which would buy you membership of a number of top clubs plus get you enough top restaurant tables (by guaranteeing a decent spend) by itself ....
The services are generally fine if you basically want a virtual PA who will ring around places because you can't be bothered, but don't expect much you couldn't do yourself.
In any event, Ł20k is a ludicrous fee which would buy you membership of a number of top clubs plus get you enough top restaurant tables (by guaranteeing a decent spend) by itself ....
Oct 9, 2013 | 3:55 am
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Marketing 101: Create an appearance of scarcity.
http://www.knightsbridgecircle.co.uk/
Some of the exclusive offers are touted on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/KnightsbridgeC
http://www.knightsbridgecircle.co.uk/
Some of the exclusive offers are touted on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/KnightsbridgeC
Oct 9, 2013 | 10:37 am
#6
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If I haven't heard of it then they don't have a waiting list .... 
No business seeking an ounce of credibility in London would put the word Knightsbridge in its name, for a start - it is irredeembly naff. It could be focussed on persuading thick Russian / Arab / oligarch / etc newbie residents to drop Ł20k with no pretence of getting any locals to fall for it.
No business seeking an ounce of credibility in London would put the word Knightsbridge in its name, for a start - it is irredeembly naff. It could be focussed on persuading thick Russian / Arab / oligarch / etc newbie residents to drop Ł20k with no pretence of getting any locals to fall for it.
Oct 9, 2013 | 12:23 pm
#7
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Hang on, who wouldn't pay Ł20k for news like this....
Knightsbridge Circle @KnightsbridgeC 9 Sep
British Airways sale now on. Book by 24th September
Knightsbridge Circle @KnightsbridgeC 9 Sep
British Airways sale now on. Book by 24th September
Oct 10, 2013 | 3:49 am
#8
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That GBP 20k fee is ludicrous. Much better things to do with the money.
For perspective, you can join the famous Reform Club for an annual sub of GBP 1,458 and GBP 1,842 joining fee (the latter only payable if you are older than 35).
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For perspective, you can join the famous Reform Club for an annual sub of GBP 1,458 and GBP 1,842 joining fee (the latter only payable if you are older than 35).
No business seeking an ounce of credibility in London would put the word Knightsbridge in its name, for a start - it is irredeembly naff. It could be focussed on persuading thick Russian / Arab / oligarch / etc newbie residents to drop Ł20k with no pretence of getting any locals to fall for it.
Oct 10, 2013 | 4:17 am
#9
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Not really sure how a London members club is a valid comparison to what purports to be a luxury concierge service. Not to mention that you cannot simply roll up and join the club.