Mel Cottons 30 percent sale

Was told the store will officially publish its impending closure. 40 percent off whatever is left.

Is there anything left?

Going there after dentist appt if the rain is not too bad. Will let you know.

Check this out, history, a 2008 article on Mel Cotton, the man and the store.

http://www.mercurynews.com/2008/02/17/mel-cotton-is-dead-long-live-mel-cottons/

Here are the current discounts:

20 percent off firearms, ammunition and all optics

30 percent off used rental equipment and all Yakima & Thule

30 percent off watersports, wintersports, paddlesports and sunglasses

30 percent off all electronics, rods, reels, waders and hunting accessories

30 percent off fishing tackle, camping and athletics

40 percent off all clothing and footwear

There is a private offer for email subscribers (at least 40 percent off fishing tackle BUT you have to present a copy of the add on paper or your phone.

I believe there planning to close on December 31.

All the Hobies were sold off at 30 percent off. Rod selection drastically diminished.

thanks hojo, was trying to figure out if it was worth a drive down for me to try and replace some of my stolen gear.

Check this out, history, a 2008 article on Mel Cotton, the man and the store.

http://www.mercurynews.com/2008/02/17/mel-cotton-is-dead-long-live-mel-cottons/

That's interesting. I once asked one of the employees if there was really such a person and they just shrugged their shoulders. So I'd always thought there was no real person 

thanks hojo, was trying to figure out if it was worth a drive down for me to try and replace some of my stolen gear.

Ben, the sale prices are good through October 30. Then obviously the discounts will increase. May still be worth the drive for you later to see if you think anything is worth getting.

Mel Cotton's is no more.  This weekend was the closing.     I stopped by one last time, just to reminisce.

-Allen

Small retail businesses are fast disappearing  .  Now its the big retail chains like Bass Pro Shops and Dicks Sporting Goods that are taking over.  Personally seen Walton's Pond and Rod Rack go out of business.
The closure of Outdoor Pro Shop in Oakland is a big loss.   

stopped by on saturday to see if there was anything left. close to nada. ended up buying a kids PFD for $12

How sad. I really like going there, and supported them as best I could before going to the larger retail stores.
Very sad day.

stopped by on saturday to see if there was anything left. close to nada. ended up buying a kids PFD for $12

Yeah, I bought a couple spools of 8# Maximum Ultragreen, just for the heck of it.

BTW, I think I know which kids PFD you purchased.  I have one, and hate it.  It rides up on my kid, then the back straps gets caught under the edges of the back, pushed it up even more.    IMO, it's a bad design with the single attach point at the center of the lower back, instead of 2 attach points towards the edges.

-Allen

stopped by on saturday to see if there was anything left. close to nada. ended up buying a kids PFD for $12

Yeah, I bought a couple spools of 8# Maximum Ultragreen, just for the heck of it.

BTW, I think I know which kids PFD you purchased.  I have one, and hate it.  It rides up on my kid, then the back straps gets caught under the edges of the back, pushed it up even more.    IMO, it's a bad design with the single attach point at the center of the lower back, instead of 2 attach points towards the edges.

-Allen

Thanks for the heads up Allen. Bought it to take the little brother clamming out in Lawsons so hopefully it shouldnt be too big of an issue


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How sad. I really like going there, and supported them as best I could before going to the larger retail stores.
Very sad day.

i know...  where am i gonna kill time and spend money i shouldn't now????  i would always bump into dry bones there too. lol

So sad.  Been shopping there for ages, can't believe its gone.