"boomerswims" wrote in message
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Independent marine stores will match West's prices and usually beat
them. Repeat customers get an even better deal. When they don't have an
item, they'll dig around in the manufacturers' catalogs and order
directly. West can't or won't do that.


We can order directly for you. Many times we have to do special orders.
Especially, from sierra for engine parts.

I have used the special orders department a couple of time recently to
purchase items that were not available locally and not on the West Marine
shelves. Very smooth transaction.

Something that has not been mentioned is the West Advantage which gives you
back something like 15% on your purchases. May not offset the higher prices
but it helps.