Clam garage sale

[propster]

Tom Walters, who works for Clam, sent me notice they are having a sale at the end of the month. Can I post the info here or better yet, somebody that is allowed to do so, give me their email and I'll send all the info so you can spread the word. Or maybe you guys in the know already are aware of it!

[trapperdirk]

Please forward the info to me kind sir and thanks .

[email protected]

TD

[dairyman]

its listed on clams web site

[hcmpls1]

All I have to say is, WOW! Ridiculously great prices!

I got there at 9:50, doors opened at 10, and there were 100 people in line. I couldn’t believe it. Honestly, it was like Black Friday for guys. People literally sprinted to the Ice Armor jackets and bibs… needless to say they were gone immediately.

I got two fish houses, 3 pairs of gloves, boots, fishing line, LED lights and shirts for $220. Retail on all of it would have been over $800. I seriously felt like I just stole something!

THANKS CLAM!

[BartmanMN]

All I have to say is, WOW! Ridiculously great prices!

I got there at 9:50, doors opened at 10, and there were 100 people in line. I couldn’t believe it. Honestly, it was like Black Friday for guys. People literally sprinted to the Ice Armor jackets and bibs… needless to say they were gone immediately.

I got two fish houses, 3 pairs of gloves, boots, fishing line, LED lights and shirts for $220. Retail on all of it would have been over $800. I seriously felt like I just stole something!

THANKS CLAM!

God Dang, you made out like a bandit.

[NAG]

There were a lot of good deals, but everything was pretty much wiped out within an hour. All the older model fish houses were all sold a few minutes after 10:00. There were a few of the newer models left. I showed up at 10:10 and was amazed how fast everything went. Too bad there were a bunch of hoarders that were grabbing multiple fish houses, 5 sets of ice armor bids/parks, dozens of fishing rods and gloves. I think they should have put a limit per customer to make others happy and also make the sale last through Saturday even though I know they want to get rid of it all. I noticed a lot of disappointed people showing up after everything was gone. I did manage to find some deals.

[BriGuy88]

Sad thing is you'll probably start seeing things listed for sale on the classifieds here or some of those other popular sites.

[ozzie]

why is that sad?? That is just a smart shopper that can turn a deal into some extra cash!! Granted it would suck to show up and have everything gone but can you blame Clam as they just wanted to get rid of it and you can't blame the customer that showed up early and found alot of great deals and had the cash to pay for it.....hoarders more like smart shoppers!!!

[bikeoutback]

I understand the smart shoppers/hoarders and making cash off of it all but still is disappointing. REI has a sale each year where they have tons of stuff super cheap throughout the store and the first 5-10 people in the door grab carts and run through the store putting in everything that's on clearance and grab all they can overfilling the carts and buy it all.. Just disappointing for those that really could use that gear at the price point it's at and enjoy it for years and years and aren't trying to make a buck off of a super sale or clearance sale but end up being 10 minutes behind those guys.

[hcmpls1]

Disappointing or not, I believe the moral of the story is that the early bird gets the worm. I’m a firm believer that if you want something that bad you make time for it, or someone else will. I was there early, got stuff I wanted but missed out on other things I could have got if I was there even earlier. Next time.

[pulleye16]

is this something that is done every year????? anyone get an extra fip over style fish house??????????

[hcmpls1]

is this something that is done every year????? anyone get an extra fip over style fish house??????????

I asked Clam when I was there and they said it’s not an annual thing. Last event was a few years ago. Sounds like it’s something they'll do again when they have demos, prototypes, returns and excessive inventories. Probably not next year.

[BriGuy88]

Ozzie -

It's sad to me because IMO it is just selfish and greedy and I wasn't raised that way. As some other posters have said there might be some people out there who could really use the stuff but can't afford to pay the retail prices such as kids in high school or college that are interested in fishing. I agree they could have camped out all night long to try and be the first one in line to get a chance at a good deal but some quantity limits would have at least given more people a chance to score a good deal. Good for Clam to get rid of their excess inventory though.

[ozzie]

I guess I just don't see it as greedy as the people buying the stuff are either going to be using or even selling it and making a little extra cash.....rather than calling them greedy or selfish I would say they are smart and thrifty!!! I would have loved to get there and get some great deals also but I am not sulking over the people that got there before me and spent the money to get the merchandise........oh and I was not raised to be a selfish and greedy person either but I was raised to not pout about others fortunes and luck!! and if you want something bad enough and don't get lucky and get in on the great deals at clam you just have to be thrifty and save a dollar here and there to get the things you really want.....I know I have!!!

[mr_jman]

I'm going to side with the thrifty buyers, being one myself. I wasn't as this Clam madness sale, but I was at the Minnesota Twins garage sale at the dome last fall and saw first hand people buying items by the 100's (Pennants, plastic construction hats, bobble heads, etc.) Like someone said the early bird gets the worm. Chances are even if these people resell it and make a profit, it is still sold below retail to the next buyer. A DEAL FOR EVERYONE REALLY - just not as good as the original buyer!

If people didn't like deals garage sales and black friday wouldn't exist! (There is a town this weekend that has 270 garage sales city-wide) I WILL BE THERE EARLY!!!!! - Last weekend I bought a mr. buddy heater at a garage sale for $20 and plan to sell it this fall/winter as I already have one! But I will turn around and use that profit on fishing gear at a local store keeping more money in the community! I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE BUYING EXTRA AND SELLING IT! Essentially EVERY store you buy something from is doing it. No business would be in business if they weren't making a profit! If you want something bad enough get there early and get it!

[Brad B]

Yea garage sales are a good thing if you are looking for deals. I know I am having on on may 15th and hope to move a couple of my one man fish houses.

[mr_jman]

As long as you remember that May 15th is fishing opener and you may not get as many fisherman to come to your garage sale that weekend. Might have to give a good deal if someone comes looking for one!

[Brad B]

yea I know. if they don't sell on the sale. I will just list them on here in the fall.

[WTN4ICE]

I didn't get to the sale but saw on the web site they listed thermal caps for Voyagers. Is this the whole tent with the thermal cap or just the cap ??? If it is just the cap and someone has one they could part with I would be interested.

[munchy71]

Yes, they are just the cap.

-Munchy

[WTN4ICE]

That's just what I need. I used the refletx last winter but am not impressed with the amount of bulk it creates when folded down. I am hoping cap would be less bulky. If anybody has an extra one please let me know.

[coombia21]

Brad- what kind of one mans do you have?

[munchy71]

That's just what I need. I used the refletx last winter but am not impressed with the amount of bulk it creates when folded down. I am hoping cap would be less bulky. If anybody has an extra one please let me know.

I put one in my Scout and LOVE it. You might try giving customer service at Clam a call, and see if they have any left. I doubt they sold all of the ones they had....

-Munchy

[Brad B]

Brad- what kind of one mans do you have?

A kenai that I added hyfax and travel cover to and a fish trap 1(same as a scout) with original travel cover that now has a brand new scout tent on it. the original tent was mouse chewed when I picked it up from a family friend. PM me with your email address if you are interested in one of them.

[Iambjm]

I also went to the Clam sale, but couldn't get there till around 1pm. Had I known it would have been that busy I would have left Grand Rapids at 4 am. I did buy one of their prototypes that none of the dealers were interested in. It is called the Dave Genz bak2bak, I don't have it assembled yet but hope to get it done in the near future. 60" long tub that flips out on both sides, making the whole unit around 15' long and around 36 wide. I was just looking for a one man flipover, but this was what they had. It is only around 30-40 pounds and will slide right into the back of my Ford Escape. No seats with it, but they threw in a set of rope lights with it, $100. And for an extra $5 I got a 60' long tray that has drink holders on both ends and foam rod holders in the middle. Plus a pair of Ice armor mittens for $10. All in all a good day. If I get tired fishing I can throw a pad in that 5 foot sled and take a nap.