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Blast-n-Cast · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 1142

Well in case you haven't heard Island Supply in the Bluff is closing. I hate to see it go. They are a little higher in price but the knowledge from the employees especially Charlie makes up for it. I guess the bright side is that everything is marked down 50% while it lasts. A lot of the trailer parts were gone as of this morning but if you need anything from the hardware store now is your chance to get it for half price Sad

mrwhitefolx · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject:

That is sad to see happen. Like you say they were a little high on some things, but the service and help that you got every time there absolutely made up for the few dollars I might have saved else where.

rabbit · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject:

Darn thats the only place I go on the bluff for hardware. If they didnt have it then I went into town. Sad

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chuck · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject:

that's a sad thing, that place had some good stuff.
and they were the only place that had my size AC filters.

Bluffer · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject:

Bummer. Gonna miss that store.
Charlie was my right-hand man back when I rebuilt my boat trailer. Wont find another hardware store (with boat parts) that gives you hands-on support & info no matter what project your working on. Plus had automotive parts also!
Ace accross the highway not even close.
This sucks. Crying or Very sad

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David Rowsey · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject: too bad........

That sucks. They are a great little store, that always call you by name when you walk in. Not many of those left. We Bluffers will be losing a real treasure when they lock the door.

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ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:53 am Post subject:

I've rebuilt a many a trailer outa parts from that place. I understand that Charlie himself bought all the trailer parts as he to re-builds trailers. He was always a very helpful guy. Husky trailers over on Ayers has a good selection of trailer parts but most are black painted steel not the galvanized that we use on our saltwater dipped trailers. I guess the price goes up now as I have to venture further into the wild to find acceptable parts for trailer overhauls.
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Uncle D · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:51 am Post subject:

Talked to Charlie about the trailer end of it and he's will try it full time in front of Mayak's place.

osolonghorn · Horse Mullet Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 110

Charlie has moved out to Rodd field and yorktown, the industrial park and opened up there. Took all the boat parts and misc. with him. Good luck luck, Osolonghorn

Blast-n-Cast · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 1142

Charlie is a good guy and a really knowledgeable one at that. Hope it goes well for him

snakecan2 · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

Never lived on the island, but was there enough to be called loco... i mean local. Been there a few times and you all are right, would be worth the few extra dollars for the priceless service and expertise. Hope things work out great for them... Maybe more time to enjoy some fishing or what ever he loves.
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blackhawk78418 · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

i havent been there in yrs but i remember it was a nice place to shop .i stopped by there saturday its changed. some of the faces the same like in the auto section but i found the girls kinda rude and not as knowledgeable but thats just my opinion. i went to the new ace they were the way i remember the old place use to be..i wish em all the best anyways i remember charlie hes an alright guy...

sit_and_bull · Horse Mullet Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 154

Is Charlie just hanging it up saying its time to retire or is it a financial decision? Either way his place will definately be missed.

Bluffer · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject: