05-30-2008
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: St Peters, MO
Posts: 390
Rep Power: 6
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I am glad to see that WM has re-instated the price match policy. During the absence of said policy, I needed to replace a Beckson porthole which was broken. WM wanted list +10%, defender was less than list, sailnet 5% below Defender. Since I enjoy the sailnet forums, I ordered my port from them. They charged me 14 dollars shipping. Those of you who are familiar with Beckson ports may know that a polycarbonate port, with screen, in the 5x8 size, weighs about 10 ounces. Put that in a box, send it UPS ground anywhere in the USA, and your actual shipping cost is about 3 bucks! In the past, I have used Defender and been charged the actual UPS cost. But now with the price match program, I can go back to supporting the local WM. I don't go to other local boat stores, because I once asked an employee where they had their line, and he did not know what I meant. He asked what it was used for, and I told him I wanted to replace a worn line on my boom vang. Talk about a blank look! When I finally asked for rope, I found they only stocked pre-made dock lines! Typically, in this area, if it doesn't have an outboard and rod holders, it can't possibly be a boat! West Marine is the only game in town, other than the St Louis Sailing Center, which has even higher prices, and an arrogance to match!
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1980 Endeavour 37 sloop, currently in the Mississippi near St Louis
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