Tackle Pilbarra/Karratha
It was interesting yesterday talking to Adam at Adventure Sports in Karratha. He is always perceived as a Bandit with his prices, and for convenience have just warned the cost.
However I wanted to buy a new PE 6-8 rig, with a Monster mesh and Saltist LD twinspeed. I started to haggle with the price and he matched what I could get it for in Perth.
He then said that he would match or better any legitimate quote from any shop in Aus. We are all up here aware of the cost of living, but I was surprised at that and thought now I just have to find a good deal on the net from Aus (he mentioned overseas nobody could compete with but there were risks with faults, warranties etc) and go to him.
Just thought I would post this and see what happens to Adam.
Neels
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Fozz
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He understands
Agree with there Neels, in the past I've shopped on the net for gear, only to have Adam mention he'll match the prices. So I tested him and he came thru with the goods in matching the price. But obviously he won't advertise the fact, but certainly benefical if he stocks what you want.
Fozz
crasny1
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yeh mate I was a little surprised
Not a bad bloke once you get to know him. How are you in the frozen South buddy. Miss you up here.
Neels
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HuggyB
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Motackle
are generally pretty good for web pricing (NSW based).
The Terrorist - coming to a fishing spot near you.........
Fozz
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Coold Neels
Went out fishing twice last week, don't enjoy a beer as much when its in between showers in 17c weather. Got a trip planned for Oct at this stage to head out to a mate shack on west lewis, I'll give ya shout if you can make it out there. Will be there for a week agw.
Fozz
Webby
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well I just got a new raider
well I just got a new raider rod from adam and it was actualy cheeper than getting it from mo's if you added postage onto the price, I found his terminal prices to be not too bad, but he is asking almost 50% more for plastics. might have to try what you guys have mentioned.
I live with fear every day... sometimes she lets me go fishing.
solly
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got my Saltiga from him
It was a extreme 6500 ,Adam matched moes prices and took $10 off 80lb braid I put on it.We all know he has large overheads in this town and I try to support both him and just tackle.
There are two types of people ,do'ers and watchers
Right now the do'ers are the doing it
And the watchers are watching us do it
Brucesta
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i have mixed feelings on his
i have mixed feelings on his prices, i got a nice shimano Tyranos 30 combo the other week and they gave it to me at the advertised price with a slightly different rod as i wanted the 15kg backbone rod not the 24kg, they where happy to do that but when i saw the price of the rod if i brought it on it's own it was twice as much as Mo's at $199 vs Mo's at $104.
He is in the process of making it a full shimano store with some major reno's going on so it'll be interesting to see what he can do for prices on that stuff
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crasny1
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we can only try
neels
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pale ale
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Interestingly, JUST TACKLE
Interestingly, JUST TACKLE is closing down. There goes the competition. I reckon the prices may all go up
Brucesta
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is that why he had the 30%
is that why he had the 30% off sale? shame really but he just didn't have the range of gear in there as much as they could get just about everything for you. oh well here's hoping Adam can stock as many SP's as Skinny does cos adam's range is SHIT
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pale ale
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Mark is going to work for
Mark is going to work for Adam now, in the small shop. He assures me he will try to get some of the good stuff eg owner trebles etc
crasny1
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I heard Mark was going to the big shop
I dont know about Skinny but lets hope he goes to Adam as his knowledge is awesome, and his custom rods arent bad at all.
Neels
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Brucesta
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i thought the whole reason
i thought the whole reason Skinny opened his store was because Adam wasn't doing the right things and not looking after the locals? I'd be suprised if Skinny went back, better go and spend my voucher this week then
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Brucesta
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after a phone call yesterday
after a phone call yesterday it seems Skinny has shut shop, f*&King spewing as i had a $150 voucher to spend there too. I hope i can get my money back
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crasny1
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It wasnt Skinny's shop Brucesta
Him and Mark worked there for the 2 owners.
Cheers
Neels
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Brucesta
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spew, this isn't looking good
spew, this isn't looking good
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Mark Flint
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Fishing gear
I will be in Karatha on the 19th and will be looking to buy some fishing gear.
So where should I go?
pale ale
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k mart will be the cheapest
k mart will be the cheapest if they have their 30% sale. Must be due to have one soon, it seems like ages since I stocked up on terminal tackle.
The only other option is Adventure sports, they have two stores, one is huge like a BCF shop with all types of boating, tackle, camping and sports gear.