Headed to another holiday weekend and I know the people here at the GPS Store are looking forward to their weekend ahead. Living here at the beach another day in the sun and on the water is always welcome. I wish everyone travelling this weekend safe driving, flying, or cruising. If you are driving, hiking or navigating on water please make sure your GPS/Electronics are up to date and working correctly. You really don’t want anything to worry about while you on holiday. We at the store would like to thank all veterans for their service to our country. Remember that there is still time to get updates and replacements before your trip. Travel safely and we hope you have a great holiday.
With the weather comes the visitors
Well our Anniversary Sale for 2017 has now ended and our guys in shipping are really busy sending out orders from the weekend to catch up and make our sale final. The weather is going to be great for the next week which means that the annual Bike Week in Myrtle Beach should have great weather to ride with friends and visit different entertainment venues all along the Grand Strand and into North Carolina where we are. We are looking for a safe Bike Week and ask that all drivers in our area be extra careful as bike riders may not be seen as easily as cars can, and it seems every year there are fatalities. All of the motorcycle dealers are hosting events every day so there will be a lot of riders coming and going to the different shows. If you are visiting our area enjoy the weather but be careful of the drive. I will be back with you next week.
Anniversary Sale has started.
Yes it is here again and even better this year, we have many more items discounted and there is something for everyone this year. We have everything from Speakers to complete GPS/Fisfinder systems and radar as well. Like I said something for everyone. We here at the GPS Store want to extend our sympathies to Noelle and Colin. Colin’s Dad passed away suddenly over the weekend and I know it was a shock to their family. They are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. This is why I always try to remind you to stay safe in the time between my postings. You just never know. If you are looking for a deal please take a look at our website and our Anniversary Sale through the weekend. I hope you all have a great week and I will be back to you before the weekend.
Yes it is the end of the work week for me.
Yup, I am off until Monday and when I get back our annual anniversary sale will be in full swing. If you are looking for anything that we can offer please check us out. We have gone to all of our suppliers and asked for price reductions to pass on savings to our customer, in support for our anniversary sale. It was a dream that Drew and Gina had 20 years ago to start an internet business with the mission statement then and today. “The GPS Store was formed in 1997 with a mission to provide our customers with a better alternative to typical mail order and Internet companies. Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service, great prices and expert advice resulting in the most enjoyable shopping experience possible.” I am happy that they took a chance on hiring me some time ago and that I was able to contribute to growing the GPS Store. If you are looking for anything that we may offer please check our website or call our store for the best price and service possible. Until Monday have a great weekend and stay safe.
Back again and glad to be.
Yup, I am back at work today so that makes 4 days this week and it feels great. It has been a busy week here in Ocean Isle Beach and we are expecting it to get even busier over the weeks to come this spring and summer. As I recall pike season in the north should be opening in May so if you are planning to get started when season opens make sure your equipment is running correctly for you. Your charts are correct and your transducer is clear of crud, all connections are solid without rust and corrosion and certainly make sure everything turns on and off when you want it. We will have a new video shortly which will take you through what needs to be done to your marine electronics for the new season. Until next week I hope you all stay safe.
Spring Break is coming
I know from experience what Spring Break to schools in the north means. Come Friday families will be loading up their cars as soon as the kids get home and a mad dash to get to Myrtle Beach begins. Some families will caravan with other family members or friends to get to warm weather. I am certainly happy that our area will be warm for their arrival. It has been cool for the last couple of weeks but it feels like we have turned the corner and warm weather is finally with us. For the last couple of weeks I have been able answer phones and speak with customers and it feels great. I hope all of your preparations for travel are done and you get to and from your destination safely. We here at the store are ready to welcome our families and friends for the holiday and some of us will be travelling to be with family so to all of us who are travelling or have friends and family travel please stay safe. I will be back to you next week.
Busy time in our area
Well things have finally settled down from our boat show season and everyone working on projects before we really swing into fishing and boating season. we had some manufacture training this week from our Raymarine Rep on the new Axiom units so we are better prepared to offer our customers advice when they ask. It is always good to know the features of the products so we can offer comparisons and give our customers as much information as possible. Marine electronics decisions are usually ones that last for years so it is critical that our customers know what they can expect from their decisions. Of course we still have some rebates and specials to offer you and both can be found on our website. I would like to extend my personal best wishes to our customers and friends for the upcoming holidays whether it is Passover or Easter. I am off until Monday so stay safe and I will be back next week.
Spring time in the south
Well after what i would call a cold winter in the Carolinas we are now definitely in springtime. Weather to be in the 70’s for the next 10 days so i would say spring has sprung here. I hope the weather is warming in the north and I don’t mean to rush those who still want to snowmobile but put them away and hope for an early snow in November. It sould be the start of off road exploration at least from what I can remember in the Adirondacks. We would always start trying to get in to the hunting camp we boarded up in November, to make it a fishing camp the first of April. I hated those black flies but remembered they were part of spring, whether fishing trout or bullhead. Please check your equipment before you head into the woods by that I mean GPS and mapping primarily. It is definitely safer to head out on back roads or mountain paths with something that can aid in getting you out. Well until the next time stay safe and remember April Fools is close.
Mid week hustle
That is correct. We really hustle on Wednesday to get everything out the door we can because of our two day delivery specials which would get customer orders to them before the weekend and everyone wants that. The young men and women in our shipping and order departments really get moving early on Wednesdays to make our customers happy. I have to admit that there was a couple who came into our store on Monday and just happened to be 3rd in line and the two customers in front of them needed some tough questions answered. Well to make a long story short they left before I could get to them and answer their questions. I apologize if you are reading this blog, and hope that you would give me another chance to help you. Some boat show orders are still shipping because of manufacturer delays so if you ordered and one of our shows it will be there as soon as we see it. With Easter fast approaching, if you are travelling please be sure to check your GPS’ to make sure they are functioning correctly and their mapping is up to date. Remember it is time to relax not to be frustrated with incorrect directions. More next week, hopefully with some Easter deals.
Soon to be all present and accounted for.
That is the truth our spring boat show season is officially over and all show people are back at work, a bit groggy from an overnight drive, but back. We had a great show season and met a lot of new customers and made a lot of new friends and saw a lot of our old friends which is always great. We enjoy seeing people with whom we met years ago that continue to trust us with their marine electronic needs. It is good for Scott and Brian to get home and be with their families and get back to normal. Our shows were a great success as they seem to always, be and our store benefits from the exposure we get. It is Monday as well and of course our shipping and billing departments are busy getting our weekend orders out the door as well so our store is hopping this morning. This will be the only time i write this week as I am off on Thursday and Friday to go with my wife to a conference she has to attend in another part of the state. I will get to explore Statesville, NC on Friday while my wife is in the conference. I wish everyone a great week and I will be writing again next week.