On Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:44:22 -0700, "Mike" wrote:

Regarding the saving of a whopping $4 on "lines, anchor rode, life vests,
etc. by purchasing from your buds at West Marine vs. marine retailers on the
net.............all I have to say is.......eh?

Since money seems to be no object to you, I wonder why you use the "net?"
You seem to contradict yourself. No offense intended.

I like West Marine because they have everything I need when I want it. I'm
an impulse buyer, or a buyer of necessity, and when I want/need it, I want
it NOW. I can do that with WM. I've purchased stuff online as well, like a
new tube for the kids for instance. I bought it in December after Christmas
when the retailer was having a sale. Since I was not planning on splashing
the boat for a few months yet, it was the CONVENIENCE of buying online that
drove me to the purchase, not any particular cost savings.

There's something to be said for retailers that specialize in one particular
area like WM. If WalMarts were on every corner, the world would be a much
more unpleasant place indeed.

--Mike

Saving a couple dollars is not that big a deal. Saving a couple hundred is
a bigger deal.

I use the net for both purchases and information. Sorry if that seems
contradictory.

I like West Marine for many of the same reasons you do.

So what's the problem?
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)