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Offline osi

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EK Store Front??
« 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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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:28:17 »
interesting....
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:29:44 »
Where is EK based in anyways?
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #3 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
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:35:37 »
west coast = best coast
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #5 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?
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #6 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
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:39:56 »
Nice
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:43:21 »
That's pretty sweet!
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 11:49:28 »
West-coasters are weirdos.
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #12 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. 











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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #13 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...
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #14 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. 

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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.
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #15 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. 

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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.
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #16 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. 

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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.
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #17 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


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
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #18 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:23:26 »
Bwest coast and least coast

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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #19 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:28:18 »
finally get to try out topre!
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #20 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 13:31:29 »
Best coast vs cheese coast
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #21 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. 

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If they where based in Portland Portland OR i would be so happy as i live in Portland.
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #22 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. 

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

I thought you were from france....
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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #23 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

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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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #24 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 15:30:42 »
West cost = somewhere in America.

Meh.
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« Reply #25 on: Wed, 18 December 2013, 15:31:00 »
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Offline osi

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Re: EK Store Front??
« Reply #26 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.



Someone swing by there and let us know how it is :D
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« Reply #27 on: Wed, 22 January 2014, 09:50:09 »
1 to 5? And no weekends? Terribad
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« Reply #28 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.
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« Reply #29 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 !
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« Reply #30 on: Thu, 23 January 2014, 11:29:21 »
Southern Cali! Oooo road trip!
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« Reply #31 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
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« Reply #32 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.
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