Boater's World

[Eagle Lady]

Has anyone heard anything about a "Going Out of Business Sale" at Boater's World? Some of Garry's coworkers have mentioned it .... Just a rumor?

[1northernstar]

I heard from some employees that BW was looking for a buyer.
They thought in a week or two, they'd know whether they had their jobs.
Or if it would be liquidated.

[jwishart]

According to this forum, they are starting to liquidate today.
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/thread?id=847405&postid=10463903

[Eagle Lady]

We contacted the outlets we frequent, their response was "Yes, we're just waiting word from the liquidators"... He also said the G.O.O.B. includes BW online business as well.

We're taking a run down there anyway...

[Play N Hookie II]

That is too bad. I prefer them over WM. I still choose to spend my money at Harbor Marine when I can either way but I did find myself at BW frequently. Wonder how good the sales will get. Does anyone know anyone that works for them? I wonder if the employees will get even better pricing.:cool:

[jwishart]

I think it really sucks that Boaters World is going under. Both WM and Boaters World have always been over priced, but they have been lifesavers when I need a part quick. I just hope that West Marine does not go under. The West Marine in Friday Harbor, Bellevue, and Anacortes have saved me multiple times.

[Eagle Lady]

The more disappointing part is that winter was so l-o-n-g, the weather was and has been really cold and wet (like winter is suppose to be, crappy) and boating as a pasttime has been on the back burner for most everyone... And now here it's the 1st day of spring and one of the businesses that helps to keep those boats working properly and looking their best is going out of business.. sad, very sad indeed. It's really too bad they couldn't hold on for just a few more weeks...

And hopefully other popular boat and marine supply outlets aren't planning to follow suit.

[Stray Cat]

I was there about a week or so ago. The person that helped my had just started because he lost his job (I forget where) and took this because he was a boater and was knowledgable.
Looks like he will be bit again... Poor guy. He seemed really nice. :cry:

[jwishart]

I went there today after work. They have the "Going out of Business" Signs posted already. They are having 10-30% off of all of their stuff. The employee working there told me that once they get all of the boxes unpacked from the warehouse, they will have better sales. He was very bitter and I completely understand.

[Nehalennia]

I stopped into the the Everett store Friday afternoon. They had the signs on the floor ready to hang up. I'll keep an eye on this liquidation. They have a Garmin chart I'd like to buy. Right now it's 10% off, I'll see if the liquidation drops more and see if I can get a bargain on one.

I agree that both WM and Boater's world are the best prices, but to Me West Marine has one everywhere we may need one.

[Stray Cat]

I'll swing by the Southcenter store this week. Typically the prices are up 10% to 30% before they mark them down 10% to 30%. At least that's been my experience with these "liquidation" sales. Possibly they will have better prices towards the end right when they need to really move the stuff.

Maybe the employees will be selling stuff out the back door too. It's not like they have to worry about keeping thier jobs... :roll:

[Go Aweigh2452]

Guess I can hit them on Friday too...

[bradvo]

I'll swing by the Southcenter store this week. Typically the prices are up 10% to 30% before they mark them down 10% to 30%. At least that's been my experience with these "liquidation" sales. Possibly they will have better prices towards the end right when they need to really move the stuff.

Maybe the employees will be selling stuff out the back door too. It's not like they have to worry about keeping thier jobs... :roll:


Jail is not a good place to job hunt , hopefully they will stay professional.

[StuartT]

An old girl friend worked for a national liquidator. They were a very profitable company. They bid on and bought entire inventories of distressed retailers, then handled the liquidation and store closings in a co-ordinated effort between all locations.

Stray Cat is dead on about liquidator pricing tactics. They will mark up the prices and then proclaim incredible discounts, preying on the "can't resist a deal" mentality. They continue to slowly drop prices using a proven strategy to attract customers while still maintaining a profit. Unfortunately, by the time the discounts get really attractive towards the end, the stuff you wanted has already been sold.......to a poor unsuspecting schmuck who failed to Google first, buy second to make sure it was really a "deal".

[voyager]

An old girl friend worked for a national liquidator. They were a very profitable company. They bid on and bought entire inventories of distressed retailers, then handled the liquidation and store closings in a co-ordinated effort between all locations.

Stray Cat is dead on about liquidator pricing tactics. They will mark up the prices and then proclaim incredible discounts, preying on the "can't resist a deal" mentality. They continue to slowly drop prices using a proven strategy to attract customers while still maintaining a profit. Unfortunately, by the time the discounts get really attractive towards the end, the stuff you wanted has already been sold.......to a poor unsuspecting schmuck who failed to Google first, buy second to make sure it was really a "deal".

Yep I have twenty + years of newspaper advertising experience and I have dealt with many of them. It was always cash up front they would skip on anything you bill to them. At the end they normally start bringing in their own merchandise, many times it is only slightly related to the store they are liqudating. Take a look at Circuit City at the end they had stacks and stacks of furniture and other stuff.

[Stray Cat]

I just looked at www.boatersworld.com and it's no longer associated with the brick and mortar stores. I wanted to find the hours of the store, but they are no longer listed. It's also a Ritz Interactive company website. They must have split and are now two seperate companies.

[oh_wells]

We went on Sunday and the "deals" were pretty nill. Jeff did get some good deals on trailer lights and wiring stuff but most everything was 10% off.

[TacomaCouple]

We are just waiting for the prices to go down too...they only have a couple weeks left and the liquidators have already been through the stores and repriced everything.

We need a new VHF and inverter since those were stolen off the boat over the winter.

[Nehalennia]

We are just waiting for the prices to go down too...they only have a couple weeks left and the liquidators have already been through the stores and repriced everything.

We need a new VHF and inverter since those were stolen off the boat over the winter.

Hey Man good to see you online again. It's been awhile.
Here's where I bought my VHF.
BOEMarine for $141 (http://boemarine.com/Products/GX1500SW/)
vs.
Compared to same thing at Boater's World for $169 (http://www.boatersworld.com/product/MP63490600.htm)

[Go Aweigh2452]

I went to the one in Bremerton and was not impressed with the sale items. They had a ton of stuff still everywhere. Lots of boaters were looking but few were buying. I got some small stuff but nothing I could not have gotten elsewhere for about the same price...

[3788sam]

We stopped in Bellevue - same as above tried to talk them into a better discount on their dinks - Nope

[II Lucky]

I stopped by yesterday and picked up a 30amp 50'shore power cord and a nav light for the dink, and a set of led lights for the trailer. I got 35% off of the electrical but most everything else was just 10% off. Not enough to spur a big spending spree.

[jwishart]

30%-50% off of everything (minus electronics and motors) starting tomorrow. I am going to head over to the Bellevue Boaters world tomorrow on my lunch break to see if there are any good deals.

[sympilot]

30%-50% off of everything (minus electronics and motors) starting tomorrow. I am going to head over to the Bellevue Boaters world tomorrow on my lunch break to see if there are any good deals.

Thanks for the "heads up". I was waiting for the next cut on prices. I am heading over to the Tacoma store tomorrow after school.

[Play N Hookie Admiral]

I got a flyer in the mail yesterday that they were going out of business and everything was 50-70% off. I tossed it before Erik got home.:cool:

[Play N Hookie II]

I got a flyer in the mail yesterday that they were going out of business and everything was 50-70% off. I tossed it before Erik got home.:cool:

Thanks for the tip. I am going to head down today. I need another shore power cord.

[Play N Hookie II]

I just called the Everett store and they told me just to prevent any confusion. There are some items marked at 50-70% off and some items that are higher than that and some that are lower. Basically I expect that there are no "deals" on electronics and items that do not have as high of a markup as clothes, lines etc. I will check it out this am when Kris isn't looking and let you know.

[Go Aweigh2452]

I just called the Everett store and they told me just to prevent any confusion. There are some items marked at 50-70% off and some items that are higher than that and some that are lower. Basically I expect that there are no "deals" on electronics and items that do not have as high of a markup as clothes, lines etc. I will check it out this am when Kris isn't looking and let you know.

From what I have been told by the Poulsbo market store http://www.marinamarket.com/istar.asp?a=3&dept=24 , most electronics have a small mark up margin unlike other items in the store.

[StuartT]

I just went to the Burlington store. No signs or offers I saw at 50-70%. 10 - 50% was the only theme, and that is a "whole lot of 10's" and very few 50's with a lot of stickers inflated. Prices still heavily favor the liquidator, who probably paid 25 cents on the dollar for the total systemwide inventory and is reaping a nice profit right now. Shoppers - do continue to be very wary.

[Go Aweigh2452]

I got a flyer in the mail that says 20-50% off everything in the store... Discount starts Thursday April 2nd... Then in the small print it states: "discount on electronics and boat motors is 10%"

I may check out another reel... ;}

[THEBILLCOLLECTOR]

Just went into Boater's World at lunch today.....(southcenter)

Don't waste your time....

The white vinyl BW bag they had been selling for $9.95 is now on sale for $14.95 !!!


caveat emptor.........

[Nehalennia]

Just went into Boater's World at lunch today.....(southcenter)

Don't waste your time....

The white vinyl BW bag they had been selling for $9.95 is now on sale for $14.95 !!!


caveat emptor.........

This kind of stuff drives me crazy. Freakin' criminals. I was in the Southcenter store earlier this week too and there's a nice guy working there, but there are certainly no deals there.

They'll take advantage of a few who think they're getting a deal for another month and then the discounts will increase. I'm sure they only have until June or abouts.

[bradvo]

Stopped off at the Federal Way BW and did not see anything that made me want to part with my money. While browsing around a delivery truck showed up with more items, some big stuff, refers and things like that. The driver asked the 2 sales people how long before the store actually shuts the doors, there answer was 6 to 8 weeks. Maybe I will give it a month and check again.

[Stray Cat]

Yeah.... I think I'll be waiting for a while before I head down for any "deals" :rolleyes:

[TacomaCouple]

Hey Man good to see you online again. It's been awhile.
Here's where I bought my VHF.
BOEMarine for $141 (http://boemarine.com/Products/GX1500SW/)
vs.
Compared to same thing at Boater's World for $169 (http://www.boatersworld.com/product/MP63490600.htm)

Yup....long winter. Getting boat all tuned up at Arrons then we will be off and running,

[jwishart]

I did not get a chance to make it down to the Bellevue store yesterday. After reading these posts, I am glad that I didn't go! These liquidators seem to be false advertising all over the place. :mad:

[TacomaCouple]

Heading over to BW this afternoon and seeing if we can pick up a set of 60" lighted trailer guides for a half good price since ours fell off on I-5 last year.

[TacomaCouple]

Just finished my shopping trip to Bw...

New VHF
New VHF antenna
Depth finder
Shore power cord
Took the last set of guides they had there...60" lighted
2 2Million candle lights lights to mount on my bow...
...and a new sticker for the wife that says "Bite me!" (By the way, that's what she wants to put on the back of the boat where the name goes)

[Play N Hookie II]

I was there yesterday and got some good deals. Mostly just 20% off still but I picked up a new grill for the BBQ, new double horn (so my horn is less whimpy) and some other miscelaneaous things. There was a Lowrance GPS, Radar, Chartplotter there that said retails at 2259 and was marked down to 1569. Only I looked behind it and the original retail price (not marked down at all) was $1799. Liars!! Then I went to Joes and most things were 20% off but their prices were 20% lower than BW before the discount. In any case I got a few new things to play with.

[Eagle Lady]

Garry shopped SC BW today, found a pretty good deal on stainless steel antenna swivel thingy's he's been watching for a while - original price $42 each ... he picked them up for $14.95 each! Other than that some wiring stuff and odds/ends. All clothing is all 50% off but is that after the regular price or the marked up by 50% price?

Kinda figure are just like any other store with advertised discounts - they mark prices up then give a discount of less.... thbbbbb!!! Maybe toward the end it'll be better we'll see... If they'd lowered prices to begin with they may all still be open :?

[bradvo]

I dropped into the Federal Way store, they had the Raritan icemaker at 875 bucks and a notice saying it was as lowest price offer.
Still too much for my blood.

couple of the smaller things i was checking out had sold, kids dip nets and a longer Kayak paddle. I really don't need anything and if i bought anything it would be for
"Just N case" :-)

There was still plenty of fishing lures, poles and gadgets- lot of cleaning supplys, fuel treatments etc. The shoe area was a mess

anyone been to Joes lately ?

[Eagle Lady]

I dropped into the Federal Way store, they had the Raritan icemaker at 875 bucks and a notice saying it was as lowest price offer.
Still too much for my blood.

couple of the smaller things i was checking out had sold, kids dip nets and a longer Kayak paddle. I really don't need anything and if i bought anything it would be for
"Just N case" :-)

There was still plenty of fishing lures, poles and gadgets- lot of cleaning supplys, fuel treatments etc. The shoe area was a mess

anyone been to Joes lately ?

Ya, may be able to find one for less on Craig's List, Ebay etc... What's the reg price for this icemaker? Would have liked to find 3-4 of the dip nets for grandkids, when I was there didn't think about them.

[Nehalennia]

We were in Joe's in Lake Stevens Sunday afternoon. Nothing we couldn't live without and the shoe's there were a mess too.

[sunnydude2]

I was at the Joes last night in Lynnwood. It has been picked over. All the boating gear is only 10% off as is the watersports gear.

[Chass]

Dang, I was headed to Joes tonight to look at lures for the upcoming Salmon season.

Supposed to be the best return in a decade down here. They are even upping the limit to 3 fish per person!

Chass
ct

[SomeSailor]

I went in at lunch and bought a few things. Everything is at least 20% off. All lighting products, hatches, stainless hardware, and oil is 30% off.

Jack told me they sent a note to all the stores that the fishing equipment would be 50% off starting tomorrow. I'll stop back and see what that amounts to. They have a pretty full inventory.

I picked up a new bilge blower, hatch for the anchor locker, stainless VHF mount, some 5200/4200.

[jwishart]

I went in at lunch and bought a few things. Everything is at least 20% off. All lighting products, hatches, stainless hardware, and oil is 30% off.

Jack told me they sent a note to all the stores that the fishing equipment would be 50% off starting tomorrow. I'll stop back and see what that amounts to. They have a pretty full inventory.

I picked up a new bilge blower, hatch for the anchor locker, stainless VHF mount, some 5200/4200.

Is this Boaters World or Joes?

[SomeSailor]

Boater's World.

[Nehalennia]

................ that the fishing equipment would be 50% off starting tomorrow..............

mmmmm. Cannon>?

[Go Aweigh2452]

Not fair... BW by me took all their fishing gear down to send to another store... that really bites!

[SomeSailor]

mmmmm. Cannon>?

They've got a bunch of Scotty gear there and lots of hooks and such. All of their stainless hardware is 50% off too. The store in Everett is remarkably full actually. I was kindof surprised. I was on a lunch meeting, so I only had a few minutes to muck around, but I do think some of the deals are pretty good if you need the items.

[Eagle Lady]

They've got a bunch of Scotty gear there and lots of hooks and such. All of their stainless hardware is 50% off too. The store in Everett is remarkably full actually. I was kindof surprised. I was on a lunch meeting, so I only had a few minutes to muck around, but I do think some of the deals are pretty good if you need the items.

I stopped in at Southcenter, found a few odds/ends we needed to replace and couldn't live without. I spoke with the person behind the counter about the closings, he told me the last day for Everett is Monday, he was unsure about SC or the others. Said each store has its own closing date and the deals (percentage off) were given to each store individually each day. I guess that remains to be seen.

Didn't see alot of real good buys, not yet anyway... quite a few things were still at or near their regular price even with all the "going out of business" discount hoopla, at least not at this location. I guess the thing is to return frequently if you're looking for the best buys or particular stuff they may still have. Clothing wasn't priced that great, lots of shoes left but the prices were still between $29.99 to $49.99.

If they really want to have an honest to goodness "everything must go" sale, sooner or later the liquidators will have to reduce things a lot more than they are .... and if they're having 50% off all fishing stuff tomorrow, then tomorrow would be a really good day to check it out. Southcenter store is packed with lures, filament, poles, reels, etc etc.. There were lots of people turned away at the door after they closed tonight too.

[jwishart]

I am going to try and make it to the Bellevue store at lunch today. I will report back any good deals.

[SomeSailor]

... he told me the last day for Everett is Monday

I was just there yesterday, and the sign said "6 Days" so it would appear Tuesday would be the day.


... quite a few things were still at or near their regular price even with all the "going out of business" discount hoopla

Everything is at their full price, but the mark-down is from that. I'll give ya an example:

Shakespere HD-4187 Stainless antenna mount.
Retail: $29.95

Got one for 20.00 and change (30% off)

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-26943241904215_2049_3955836

You have to know what you want and if you indeed need it then there are some deals to be had.

Jack told me that most of their stuff will be boxed up next week and trucked off if not sold. They have a huge presence on the East Coast and they're already into their season down south.

[Go Aweigh2452]

I'd love to find two triple stainless rod holders... Anyone see any, I'll be happy to pay a bounty...

http://images.westmarine.com/full/7698772.jpg

[jwishart]

I'd love to find tow triple stainless rod holders... Anyone see any, I'll be happy to pay a bounty...

http://images.westmarine.com/full/7698772.jpg

I will look for you today. Is the one in the picture the exact one you are looking for?

[SomeSailor]

I'd love to find tow triple stainless rod holders... Anyone see any, I'll be happy...

I'll give ya a call. I'll be down there at lunch. :)

[Go Aweigh2452]

I will look for you today. Is the one in the picture the exact one you are looking for?

Short answer, yes... as long as there are three rods... I want to replace the white plastic ones that are chipping and getting nasty... thank you!
http://www.bremertonnjrotc.com/goaweighto/waterwashdown.jpg

[SomeSailor]

I'm pretty sure I saw some. I'll call ya if I spot any. I'm heading up there at lunch to see what's going on in the fishing dept. :)

[Go Aweigh2452]

I'm pretty sure I saw some. I'll call ya if I spot any. I'm heading up there at lunch to see what's going on in the fishing dept. :)
Thanks, that would be awesome. I just got back from our BW. All the saltwater lures were gone (to another store). Went to pick up a crab trap but it is still the same price... $27.99. No discount...

I did find a set of stainless steel retractable trailer stern straps. Regularly $99. each and got them both for $59. Also got some more 3/4 hose to hook up another bilge pump... and some other "stuff" I might need some day (gelcoat, etc.

[3788sam]

I'm heading up there at lunch to see what's going
What time are you going to be there I was thinking I was going to head over at lunch as well?

[Go Aweigh2452]

Looks like Mike got the two triple rod holders... Thanks to all who wanted to help me score a good deal. It is appreciated... :argh2

[jwishart]

I didn't see any rod holders at the Bellevue Store. They still had some things marked way up. The fishing rods are still better priced at Wallmart.

A store employee did confirm that a alot of their inventory was shipped to the east coast. He also confirmed that they had marked some items prices way up, and then discounted off of that.

[Eagle Lady]

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-26943241904215_2049_3955836

We bought 2 of these too - they were 14.99 + tax at SCenter. Indeed, there are some deals to be had if you know what you need. BTW, holes don't match up with the old ones -- of course, figured that anyway. Murphy's Law strikes again.

"...most of their stuff will be boxed up next week and trucked off if not sold. They have a huge presence on the East Coast and they're already into their season down south."

That would explain why they're not THAT eager to do an actual "everything must go" sale.

[SomeSailor]

I didn't see any rod holders at the Bellevue Store. They still had some things marked way up. The fishing rods are still better priced at Wallmart.

You guys need to come up this way then.

Just bought Doug two of the stainless 3-rod holders. They were 30% off.

Also... ALL of their fishing gear is 50% OFF right now. I just left there and bought a sack full ($300 worth) of Gold Star Hootchies, Squid, Gomakatsu hooks, flourocarbon line, coyote spoons, Hot Shot Flashers and skirts.

NONE of Everett's inventory has gone anywhere. The fishing gear is still only marked 30% off, but have them scan it and they'll show the new 50% price.

ALSO.... if you have a Captain's Card... you get an ADDITIONAL 10% off if you spend over $100.

Hot Shot Flashers - $6
Coyote Spoons - $2.29
100pk Gomatkatsu hooks - $14.99

Again... if you need fishing supplies... Get in there...I saved a couple hundred on things I use every year.

[Play N Hookie Admiral]

ALSO.... if you have a Captain's Card... you get an ADDITIONAL 10% off if you spend over $100.



I have been to the Mount Vernon store 3 times now and have tried to use our captains card and all three times they told me they are not doing that anymore! :evil: Then again they also told me that there is no difference between their line by the spool and fender line...when questioned the guy admited he did not boat. :roll: I suggested he was working at the wrong store, he didnt think that was funny.

[jwishart]

NONE of Everett's inventory has gone anywhere. The fishing gear is still only marked 30% off, but have them scan it and they'll show the new 50% price.

If that is the case, then I might have to go back and pick up a couple of rods. They still had the 30% off sticker on them.

[SomeSailor]

I have been to the Mount Vernon store 3 times now and have tried to use our captains card and all three times they told me they are not doing that anymore!

They aren't. But apparently, they sent a mailer out to all Captain's Club members and that's for the additional discounts.

Eric (Everett Store Manager) has been great with me. I hope he lands on his feet elsewhere. West Marine or the likes would be well-served to get him.

He understands boaters ("we want what we want and will pay for it" mentality) and has always worked to help me save the most money on their products.

[SomeSailor]

If that is the case, then I might have to go back and pick up a couple of rods. They still had the 30% off sticker on them.

Everything still has a 30% sticker on it. Pick up a lure... take it to the register and have them scan it. They're 50% the marked price.

Gamakatsu hooks are normally like $2.99 for 6 hooks. I bought 100 pack boxes for $14.99

I may go back and grab the rest on the way home and more flourocarbon line. If you fish... you WILL use this stuff eventually.

[Play N Hookie II]

Everything still has a 30% sticker on it. Pick up a lure... take it to the register and have them scan it. They're 50% the marked price.

Gamakatsu hooks are normally like $2.99 for 6 hooks. I bought 100 pack boxes for $14.99

I may go back and grab the rest on the way home and more flourocarbon line. If you fish... you WILL use this stuff eventually.

If you are bale to grab me some braided line and/or hot spot flashers in lieu of the $14 worth of lead I could use it. I could use a spool or two of line and at least two flashers. I am happy to pay the difference of course. If it works out.

[1northernstar]

Just picked up a 30A shorepower cord = $35

[3788sam]

I wonder what they are doing with their web site/business? Seems like business as usual on there - Same prices(10% off anv. sale right now) no mention of going out of business?

[Go Aweigh2452]

Well, stopped by and just had to buy a new Magna Party size grill... last one they had... 40% off. My current one is 12 years old and a bit tired, the gas knob leaks if I leave a propane tank attached (which I don't anyway), it'll empty over night.

These new ones have the electronic spark starter... Nice not to have to smell burned hand hair anymore... :eek:

Also got more smelly jelly... some toilet tissue (soft with embossing (how nice)) and odds and ends...

[Eagle Lady]

Garry went to FW store when they opened today. They had lots of stuff left (or maybe another store emptied their inventory?), not sure. He found more fishing gear (never have enough you know) and the last 3 good crab pots they had for $25 each, also got a good deal on an 8' zodiac. And he's the one that doesn't like to shop, thbbbb!

Doug, you saw crab pots for $27.99? Strange they'd have them at different costs in same store but then this entire ordeal is strange.

[Eagle Lady]

Well, stopped by and just had to buy a new Magna Party size grill... last one they had... 40% off. My current one is 12 years old and a bit tired, the gas knob leaks if I leave a propane tank attached (which I don't anyway), it'll empty over night.

These new ones have the electronic spark starter... Nice not to have to smell burned hand hair anymore... :eek:

Also got more smelly jelly... some toilet tissue (soft with embossing (how nice)) and odds and ends...

Sounds like you're all getting lots of good deals on stuff. Do you have success with "Smelly Jelly"? Does it even work other than to make your hands stink like crazy? The embossed TP is nice... SC did have a Jabsco toilet the other day but it was $145 - yikes! that was with 30% off too! If it's still there it should be a great price today but what else is needed with it? (hose, connectors etc?) Oh well, someone else will have to get that bargain.

[SomeSailor]

Ken scarfed a good deal on a Tohatsu 4-stroke. I've got the same motor and paid $300-$400 more just last summer.

[3788sam]

Stopped by Everett BW today - They are closing their doors in 4 days.
While I was there they were starting to box up the store!
Most everthing was 30% or more and I got a deal on the 6hp Tohatsu as well as bunch of wire/terms and other fix it stuff!

[SomeSailor]

I had to go by one last time. Picked up some huge halibut squid jigs, a bunch of electrical buss bars and some other Blue Sea stuff. Also got a soda stream machine like I saw at the boat show. Another pile of Coyote spoons and Apex lures. Everything 50% off. :)

[Go Aweigh2452]

I had a speech tonight at 6 PM but had to make one more stop at BW on the way. My lock on my hitch died and I could not relock it. Got a heavier duty one for ~$10. All is good. Crab traps were still $27.99 (More than at Wally World)...

Heading out tomorrow AM for PT. Hope Spud reports good news...

Since we won't have internet out there, will report on Sunday... :argh2

[Randygh]

What is a soda stream machine?

[sunnydude2]

SS...do they have any marine stereos that you recall? I am going to install one up on the flybridge and thought I might stop by tomorrow on my way north.

[Go Aweigh2452]

What is a soda stream machine?

It is a huge CO2 dispenser that carbonates water or any other liquid you want. We bought one after seeing Ken's. We make cola and other carbonated energy drinks. Does good with white wine as well. The concentrated juice makes about 12 ltrs from what I recall. I bought a few at $2. each...

[SomeSailor]

SS...do they have any marine stereos that you recall? I am going to install one up on the flybridge and thought I might stop by tomorrow on my way north.

They did, but I think the electronics were still only 20% or maybe 30% off.

[sunnydude2]

Thanks. I still might stop in.

[sunnydude2]

The website must be still going on after the brick stores close. I just got a "Red Tag 10 Yr Anniversary Sale" email from the .com site.

[SomeSailor]

I'm sure they would. Usually the company will hold on as long as possible to preserve revenue and some jobs. As long as sales are occurring on the website, the trustees will allow them to continue until they settle out the books.

It's a slow death. :(

[Play N Hookie II]

I thought I was told by the online customer support that the web was completely independent from the stores. I could be wrong but that is what I think I remember.

I stopped by today and got some things I couldn't live without. The sign said three days left. I picked up a 36 inch golden rod for $24 and a decent set of binoculars for $34. Along with a couple more bags of junk I had to have.

[SomeSailor]

That's true. I'm guessing once they've gone out of business, the assets would be split up amongst the creditors by the court (online and off).

[Nehalennia]

Was down in the south end again this morning. I stopped in the Southcenter store. I picked up the Cutting board/ Serving shelf that hangs off the Magma "Newport" grill for 40% off.
http://www.magmaproducts.com/Products/Marine_Products/Gas_Barbeque_2/Gourmet_Series_BBQ/Catalina/Catalina_Bag/Serving_Tray/A10-902_tray_LG.jpg

I also got a bottle of Starbrite polish with PTEF.

Although the Everett store closed either yesterday or today(We went in there yesterday and got my brother a Birthday bottle of Roll-Off and some Vinyl cleaner) the Southcenter store will be open longer.

I have a feeling they're packing up the stores they've decided to close and moving it to the ones left open.

[SomeSailor]

The Everett store is supposed to close today (tonight). They're boxing everything up and sending it to the Burlington store according to Eric (Manager).

I really should jump in and grab some more stainless hardware, but I'll probably not make it by. :(

[Go Aweigh2452]

On line is also closing its website (doors). I went today (last day), they were packing up everything. Were selling the radio display board with all radios in it plus speakers and amp for $700.

Bought a cover for the new Magma grill and another dock line plus a brass hose nozzle... All the stainless fastners were already boxed but available for bulk sale...

All the rest of the items will go to the Olympia store...

[sunnydude2]

Was down in the south end again this morning. I stopped in the Southcenter store. I picked up the Cutting board/ Serving shelf that hangs off the Magma "Newport" grill for 40% off.

Remove the cutting board insert and you have a shelf for baking on the BBQ. :)

[tolly28]

I was in the Burlington store today, and the guy at the counter said they were hoping to be open until the end of June. They must have a bunch of stock that is not out, or are planning to bring stuff from other stores because it sure didn't look like there was enough to keep them going that long...

I picked up a shore power cord for $35, but didn't find anything else that I might want for that great of a deal...

[voyager]

Any word on the Bellevue store? For the right price I could be presuaded to buy a windlass and some dripless shaft seals.

[bradvo]

They started 40/70 % off this morning at the Federal way store.

I bought some racor filters that were marked down 40%, my guess is they were 20% less then what I just bought from Tacoma Diesel but still a savings. I'll be ready for next season .
Got some electrical connectors and a couple pairs of shorts.
Did not see anything 70% that I was looking for or at.

GI Joes was a bust for me, nothing I was interested in , at least not a good enough deal yet.

[Nehalennia]

They started 40/70 % off this morning at the Federal way store.

I bought some racor filters that were marked down 40%, my guess is they were 20% less then what I just bought from Tacoma Diesel but still a savings. I'll be ready for next season .
Got some electrical connectors and a couple pairs of shorts.
Did not see anything 70% that I was looking for or at.

GI Joes was a bust for me, nothing I was interested in , at least not a good enough deal yet.

Electrical connectors....hmmm, I'll have to think about that. I have a ton I bought at Harbor Freight, with some shrink wrap that was a good price. I'm sure the ones at BW are higher quality, but you have to wonder?

I also bought a bunch of stainless fasteners there(HF), but you have to suspect the quality of those as well.

[voyager]

I went to the Bellevue store this morning. They are pretty picked over. I think the electronics were down to 30% off. I found some 10 gage wire for 70% off so I got 30 ft and then just a few odds and ends. They are just selling the merchandise they have and then the doors will close. Surprisingly they still had some of the shoes and a few other things at normal price?