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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: osi on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:26:57

Title: EK Store Front??
Post by: osi on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:26:57
Checked out the FAQ on EK and saw something very interesting. Even though it would mostly benefit the west coasters, still a cool idea.

Finally a place to test drive a Topre??

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Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:28:17
interesting....
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:29:44
Where is EK based in anyways?
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:34:19
Quote from: Air tree on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:29:44
Where is EK based in anyways?

california
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Michael on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:35:37
west coast = best coast
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:37:43
Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:35:37
west coast = best coast

does that mean

east coast = beast coast?
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:38:27
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:37:43
Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:35:37
west coast = best coast

does that mean

east coast = beast coast?

No, east coast = bast coast
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:39:01
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:37:43
Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:35:37
west coast = best coast

does that mean

east coast = beast coast?

hehehe
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Wildcard on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:39:56
Nice
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:43:21
That's pretty sweet!
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:49:28
West-coasters are weirdos.
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:05:06
Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:35:37
west coast = best coast

Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)









Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: t2russo on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:18:50
If they open up shop in town I'm gonna go broke eating gas cost and in city taxes buying up crap...
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:35:31
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

Show Image
(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)


OMG I wish they were in Portland. My wife and I love it there and Id forsure get to see the shop sometime. But I guess we have family in California too so that could be possible. But they are in Fresno so not sure how close that would be.
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:56:44
Quote from: dustinhxc on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:35:31
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

Show Image
(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)


OMG I wish they were in Portland. My wife and I love it there and Id forsure get to see the shop sometime. But I guess we have family in California too so that could be possible. But they are in Fresno so not sure how close that would be.

Fresno is not close.  Like a 4 hour drive.  Would only be worth it if the next EK Clack auction were LIVE and in-person.  I might camp out in front of the store for that.
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:57:47
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:56:44
Quote from: dustinhxc on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:35:31
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

Show Image
(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)


OMG I wish they were in Portland. My wife and I love it there and Id forsure get to see the shop sometime. But I guess we have family in California too so that could be possible. But they are in Fresno so not sure how close that would be.

Fresno is not close.  Like a 4 hour drive.  Would only be worth it if the next EK Clack auction were LIVE and in-person.  I might camp out in front of the store for that.
The east coast/EU butthurt would be immense.
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:08:40
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:56:44
Quote from: dustinhxc on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:35:31
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

Show Image
(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)


OMG I wish they were in Portland. My wife and I love it there and Id forsure get to see the shop sometime. But I guess we have family in California too so that could be possible. But they are in Fresno so not sure how close that would be.

Fresno is not close.  Like a 4 hour drive.  Would only be worth it if the next EK Clack auction were LIVE and in-person.  I might camp out in front of the store for that.

Dang! Well I hope he opens a Portland store then :P

PS: That sounds like an amazing event! haha wed have our tablets and keyboards all setup waiting for them to open... lol
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: meiosis on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:23:26
Bwest coast and least coast

Needs to carry the ff xi keyboard
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Beca on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:28:18
finally get to try out topre!
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: demik on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:31:29
Best coast vs cheese coast
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:33:29
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

Show Image
(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)

If they where based in Portland Portland OR i would be so happy as i live in Portland.
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:40:19
Quote from: Air tree on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:33:29
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

Show Image
(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)

If they where based in Portland Portland OR i would be so happy as i live in Portland.

I thought you were from france....
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Air tree on Wed, 18 December 2013, 14:02:06
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:40:19
Quote from: Air tree on Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:33:29
Quote from: eth0s on Wed, 18 December 2013, 12:17:41
I thought I remember EK Brian telling me on the telephone three years ago that he was based in Portland, OR. 

But, now I see his operation is based in LA County, CA. 

Did EK move?  Or is my memory as faulty as Ronald Reagan's was back in '80's?

W/e, well, if I was to open a store front in Southern California, it would be in Malibu. 

Show Image
(http://mushburger.com/wp-content/uploads/surfer-girl-beach1.jpg)

If they where based in Portland Portland OR i would be so happy as i live in Portland.

I thought you were from france....
Where did you hear that?
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Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 18 December 2013, 15:30:42
West cost = somewhere in America.

Meh.
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 18 December 2013, 15:31:00
Quote from: Bro Caps on Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:35:37
west coast = best coast

+1
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: osi on Wed, 22 January 2014, 07:02:15
This appears to be open for business. Although I feel a quick touch of Topre is not enough to encompass the feel of it, at least the possibility is there.

I wonder what the 'used/discounted' items are.

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Someone swing by there and let us know how it is :D
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: demik on Wed, 22 January 2014, 09:50:09
1 to 5? And no weekends? Terribad
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: dante on Wed, 22 January 2014, 09:52:30
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 January 2014, 09:50:09
1 to 5? And no weekends? Terribad

That's still way better than purchasing blindly.
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: acidtrip69 on Wed, 22 January 2014, 12:06:48
Hey i guess when I'm down visting family in LA or just to go have fun in LA i can pop in and check the store out ^_^  Give them trope boards a try and see why in the **** they cost so much !
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 23 January 2014, 11:29:21
Southern Cali! Oooo road trip!
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Novus on Thu, 23 January 2014, 14:59:42
Oh yay. I love California!
More upfront state tax!!!!! ... Being wasted on god knows what.
Mumble grumble  :-X
Title: Re: EK Store Front??
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 23 January 2014, 15:15:42
Quote from: the1onewolf on Thu, 23 January 2014, 14:59:42
Oh yay. I love California!
More upfront state tax!!!!! ... Being wasted on god knows what.
Mumble grumble  :-X

you get used to it.