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

"JimH" wrote in message
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"John H." wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:16:28 -0400, "JimH" wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:56:02 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Not sure but for all I know, it looks like they may tank...

http://www.reuters.com/article/marke...0080326?rpc=44

I hope not. I've got one about three miles away that I use frequently.
I'm
going to pick up my boat in two weeks, and I'll need the lines, anchor
rode, life vests, etc.
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)

Just curious as your purchased the boat last year and knew what it
needed:
Why didn't you shop for theses items over the net at a more reasonable
price
months ago?


Not all that worried about saving $4. I've a good relationship with my
West
Marine guys. Besides, for PFD's, lines, and some of the other stuff, I
like
to be able to see, try on, and/or feel what I'm getting.
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)

*Relationship* with the WM guys? Heck, they are most likely hourly
employees who will leave for a better job in a heart beat. Sort of like
building a relationship with someone from Walmart.

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?