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On 16 Mar 2006 08:07:17 -0800, wrote:

I am looking for a place to purchase sailboat hardware/accessories at
the best price. Any suggestions?

Yes. Serve your long-term best interest by patronizing your local
marine supply store so the entire market won't consist of a West
Marine monopoly.

Agreement here. Additionally, once you become a "regular" buyer (and it
doesn't take much) they'll automatically give you "commercial"
discounts. Has happened to me 3 or 4 times, now.

Only had to change stores because they were driven out by discounters,
who now charge premium prices and have a whole lot less of interest to
us in far larger stores.

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Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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