Re: Costco Pontoon Boat (was: Trolling motors for pontoon boat)

[Roger]

Speaking of Costco, and I am one of the original members there, and still 
spend a ton of money each year, they have an interesting way of going about 
business. I am just relaying what I was told by a fellow who makes an 
absolutely super pontoon boat in South Seattle. He said that years ago, 
Costco approached him about making up several thousand of his pontoon boats 
to sell in their stores. Problem was, they would advance no money up front 
for materials, he would have to foot the whole bill, and if he missed the 
deadline by even one day, they would not take any of his boats. Since he is 
a pretty small businessman, he decided not to take the chance. I guess this 
is the way Costco does business. I have even stopped buying gas at Costco 
after several auto dealers (used to work in the auto industry), and a couple 
of boat dealers told be one of the biggest problems with fouled plugs is 
cheap gas from places like Costco, Safeway, Winco (Eastern WA). Bottom line, 
is I think you get what you pay for.

Roger
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Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:26 PM
Subject: RE: Costco Pontoon Boat (was: Trolling motors for pontoon boat)


I was at a certain no-name fly shop the same afternoon and noticed how
friendly and informative the person who was working there. Not only did 
they
take the time to answer my questions, but provided maps and suggestions 
for
the right fly selection. Then the guy actually showed me the differences 
between
pontoon boats and what makes certain brands more preferable and safe 
because
of their construction, quality materials and ability to handle different 
classes
of rivers. He even showed me an inflatable device that would save my life 
if I
happened to be put into an unwanted situation on the river.
It's interesting how fly shops can keep in business with the competition 
of the
box stores.

Al Peterson
Quoting "Rex S. Takasugi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
I was at the Tukwila Costco this afternoon and noticed that they
have another pontoon boat there for sale, a Trout Unlimited "Madison" 7'
pontoon boat for $199.99.  It looked like a good boat for the money and I
almost talked myself into buying one for the wife for lake fishing.  It 
is
supposed to have a 350 pound capacity (no reflection on my wife).  The 
oars
are 6' in length.  Just thought some of you might be interested after our
previous discussion about trolling motors and pontoon boats at Costco. 
It's
interesting how the prices for these low-end pontoon boats keep 
dropping...

Tight lines!
Rex



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