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Title: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 04:52:20 PM
Seems like there's a lot of skateshop heads who post here... Come on now, be honest; what's the corny shit you stock to pay the bills?
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Alexactly on May 18, 2007, 04:58:59 PM
my boards
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Post by: deluxe_six on May 18, 2007, 05:01:21 PM
diamond shirts
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Post by: bbk on May 18, 2007, 05:01:34 PM
My local shop has a loads of bam stuff, hopefully that's to get money more than that they like it...
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 05:05:46 PM
I ran a shop a few years back and we stocked "Rimz." Axle nuts that were also bearing sheilds that looked like car rims. Kids ate that shit up, especially the gold ones. Even the legit shop team kids flossed them.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Cliffzilla on May 18, 2007, 05:07:38 PM
Bam decks, Element shoes (believe it or not they went fast), and other Bam related items.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: sergio on May 18, 2007, 05:13:07 PM
nothing.

the guy sells what he wants. a lot of lowkey and local brands, and it serves as an artspace.

http://www.dayoneskateshop.com/ (http://www.dayoneskateshop.com/)
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: log on May 18, 2007, 05:27:37 PM
red dragon apparel
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 05:30:27 PM
nothing.

the guy sells what he wants. a lot of lowkey and local brands, and it serves as an artspace.

http://www.dayoneskateshop.com/ (http://www.dayoneskateshop.com/)

Sounds like a legit shop but the cheerleader font is kinda corny in itself. And Indi trucks turn well but come on, clothing? Indi shorts and shirts definately qualify

And I quote:
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04.26.07
New shirts and shorts in from Independent clothing. The new issue of Thrasher, Transworld, Juice Magazine, and The Skateboard Mag (comes with free Strange Notes DVD) are also in.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 05:31:53 PM
red dragon apparel

Good one... But Red Dragon actually sells enough to make ends? Man, where's your shop located?
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Lance on May 18, 2007, 05:35:20 PM
I own a shop, and the corniest ive ever gotten is Rob and Big decks here and there...and the Meaty Deck(which is actually one of the illest shapes ever if you put it under your feet...ill wheelbase...
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Lance on May 18, 2007, 05:38:47 PM
I just saw the Castrucci Thread and realized where this came from....id put my money in DNA's pocket before Bams, or Blackboxes(never bought a product from either)
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 05:45:00 PM
I just saw the Castrucci Thread and realized where this came from....id put my money in DNA's pocket before Bams, or Blackboxes(never bought a product from either)

DNA always throws a mean open house every winter... Don't like everything about their companies but it does feel good to support them. Bam who?

But keeping it real I don't understand the moral stance against Blackbox. Don't care for the image but morally how is it different than a distro like Girl? The Girl branding/riders appeal more to me but they press their wood in China and market to Zumies but no one seems to care. Their riders are solid but it comes off as a frat at times.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: biggums mcgee on May 18, 2007, 06:13:38 PM
I saw those rob and big/meatie boards at the shelter last night lance. I don't really know where you're coming from about the shape, I've ridden a meaty deck and it seems average AWS to me. picked up the b-block video though...keep it up! I'll deffinately be back to albany, hopefully as soon as possible
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Meta Skateboards on May 18, 2007, 06:15:38 PM
LB's
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Post by: thaitan on May 18, 2007, 06:21:20 PM
All the hypebeast clothing.  You know the people who don't skate, but go crazy over clothing.
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Post by: Larry Perkins on May 18, 2007, 06:25:32 PM
longboards...shit sells like hot cakes though...and a multitude of shitty surf brand clothing
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: mikefork on May 18, 2007, 06:29:00 PM
usually there is nothing bad at my local/friends shop but around christmas time elements, longboards, birdhouses, hook ups, and some other stuff comes in. the only thing they have now that i am not into are the plan b boards. they sell but they also look so cheesy, but at least we refused to get sheckler boards
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 06:39:54 PM
longboards...shit sells like hot cakes though...and a multitude of shitty surf brand clothing

Damn, that's rough. I forgot, we used to stock those distro completes around Christmas time too. Definately corny but beats setting up a complete for some grandma who doesn't know shit from Cheyanne. But longboards...
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: nando on May 18, 2007, 07:12:11 PM
You know what, I'm trying to sell stuff that I'm into and also stuff that the chain round the corner don't sell, and its fucking hard times man.


Loving all the Independent shops that are still doin it!!
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: muskasback on May 18, 2007, 08:48:08 PM
Grip gum, Fallen shoes, and colored grip tape.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: log on May 18, 2007, 08:58:18 PM
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Good one... But Red Dragon actually sells enough to make ends? Man, where's your shop located?
north van
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: wallie on May 18, 2007, 09:01:11 PM
Longboards and skimboards.
Can't say we're proud of it but I figured there are worse ware's to peddle.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: HoSGage on May 18, 2007, 09:02:58 PM
since our shop is in an indoor skatepark.. shirts.. cause they get all dusty and its disgusting
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: log on May 18, 2007, 09:06:04 PM
Longboards and skimboards.
Can't say we're proud of it but I figured there are worse ware's to peddle.
i'd say theres nothing wrong with longboards, theyre just like big skateboards built for cruising. the skimboards area  bit iffy though
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Star Whores Episode I: The Fellatio Menace on May 18, 2007, 09:46:09 PM
frisbee golf supplies
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 09:47:14 PM
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Longboards and skimboards.
Can't say we're proud of it but I figured there are worse ware's to peddle.
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i'd say theres nothing wrong with longboards, theyre just like big skateboards built for cruising. the skimboards area  bit iffy though

Are you f'ing kidding me? Nothing wrong with longboards??? They're worse than skimboards... At least frat boys can't ride skim boards to class in their DCs.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 09:49:42 PM
Grip gum, Fallen shoes, and colored grip tape.

Grip gum's a good one. We had this kid with some sort of disability who always wanted me to order it for him. I could never bring myself to order it. Always told him it was out of stock. Colored grip's another one.... Worst shit ever.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 09:58:08 PM
frisbee golf supplies

Wow... That's a tough one to beat.

We had a little park in the back wherehouse area and sold generic Little Debbie snack cakes to the kids. I started out with the real deal, 8 pack for 99 cents. Sold them for 50 cents a peice, which is a 400% mark up. Then found the generics for like 75 cents an 8 pack and just refilled the Little Debbie box with those shits. The kids bought them up like crack.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Raw!!! on May 18, 2007, 10:08:42 PM
The shop I skate for is like a surf/swim store that has a skate counter in one corner, so needless to say theres plenty of Gravis's, flipflops, quicksilver cowboy hats etc.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Star Whores Episode I: The Fellatio Menace on May 18, 2007, 10:10:06 PM
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frisbee golf supplies
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Wow... That's a tough one to beat.

We had a little park in the back wherehouse area and sold generic Little Debbie snack cakes to the kids. I started out with the real deal, 8 pack for 99 cents. Sold them for 50 cents a peice, which is a 400% mark up. Then found the generics for like 75 cents an 8 pack and just refilled the Little Debbie box with those shits. The kids bought them up like crack.

You are an expert at hustlin little debbies
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 18, 2007, 10:24:31 PM
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frisbee golf supplies
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Wow... That's a tough one to beat.

We had a little park in the back wherehouse area and sold generic Little Debbie snack cakes to the kids. I started out with the real deal, 8 pack for 99 cents. Sold them for 50 cents a peice, which is a 400% mark up. Then found the generics for like 75 cents an 8 pack and just refilled the Little Debbie box with those shits. The kids bought them up like crack.
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You are an expert at hustlin little debbies

Can't knock the hustle... But correction, not Little Debbies, generic Little Debbies. Man I wish I remember what they were called. Probably "Little Cathy's" or something genious like that. Restocking the one Little Debbie box we had was key--fickle bitches would have boycotted them if they knew they weren't name brand.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: KoRnholio8 on May 18, 2007, 11:33:12 PM
a couple of shops in our country are stocked with sufboards and windsurfs and some bmx to top it all of.... and of course EVERY shop is about half of snowboarding...
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Hot Rod on May 18, 2007, 11:42:55 PM
snowboards
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Post by: clientele. on May 18, 2007, 11:46:10 PM
tail devils.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: E.l.G on May 19, 2007, 12:54:52 AM
I guess stuff that I consider corny, like altamont clothing and plan b boards, is pretty minor compared to most of this stuff.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Meta Skateboards on May 19, 2007, 01:04:05 AM
Just remember you can always play the LB's game...when one rolls by just punch the closest skater next to you...

Its like slugbug but for longboards...
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: brooklyn brawler on May 19, 2007, 01:17:37 AM
Shop I worked at years ago sold bikinis at one point. I really had no problem with it. The boss kept the mirror outside of the change room.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: H8R on May 19, 2007, 07:54:28 AM
skate wax.
wax is wax last i checked but kids will pay more if its directly related to skating.   
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Edward Penishands on May 19, 2007, 08:35:59 AM
nike sb
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Post by: vic-film on May 19, 2007, 08:47:18 AM
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red dragon apparel
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north van

do you know D-EMPS whoever said they work at rds?
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Post by: hakken on May 19, 2007, 10:30:38 AM
if a kid asks for color grip, be honest and tell him it sucks.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: rs312 on May 19, 2007, 10:54:20 AM


I have a shop here in Italy where I get decks for around 60€. For European standards the price is ok.

The only problem is you can't grip the deck in the shop, because you could cut yourself with one of their blades .

And they sell a lot of corny stuff.

If you're bored look up www.treessesport.it

Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: fahque on May 19, 2007, 11:18:40 AM
zero and mystery. add baker to that pile also.
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Post by: sfa on May 19, 2007, 11:19:52 AM
crooks n' castles, ten deep, lrg. kinda corny but the kids love it.

and i feel like there making better stuff than a lot of skate brands. in fact the skate brands have been biting the streetwear stuff for a while now.
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Post by: cahl on May 19, 2007, 12:12:26 PM
termite boards, termite helmets, the duan peters dvd...
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: log on May 19, 2007, 12:29:48 PM
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Longboards and skimboards.
Can't say we're proud of it but I figured there are worse ware's to peddle.
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i'd say theres nothing wrong with longboards, theyre just like big skateboards built for cruising. the skimboards area  bit iffy though
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Are you f'ing kidding me? Nothing wrong with longboards??? They're worse than skimboards... At least frat boys can't ride skim boards to class in their DCs.
well, that i would say is a problem with frat boys. longboards themselves are pretty sweet. there will always be kooks riding boards with wheels on the bottom, lets not condemn the board itself but more the people riding them
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: picklesickshuv-it on May 19, 2007, 01:35:07 PM
weed
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Post by: bentmode on May 19, 2007, 01:51:37 PM
obey and stussy. i dont really have a problem with stussy but these shirts are pretty street wear. oh well i love the shop i go to.
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Post by: jrock on May 19, 2007, 03:13:27 PM
obey has a ton of sick clothes...kinda pricey, but pretty solid stuff
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Post by: grimcity on May 19, 2007, 03:16:18 PM
NOTHING WRONG WITH LONGBOARDS.

Sometimes it's fun to cruise around on a monster... after riding one for an hour or so, stepping back on a regular popsicle makes you feel like a giant. Fun is fun, IMHO.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 19, 2007, 08:57:23 PM
call me a purist but longboards are whack. snowboarding and rollerblading might be fun too but...
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: (.)(.) on May 19, 2007, 09:00:39 PM
my shop doubles as an abortion clinic.
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Post by: Star Whores Episode I: The Fellatio Menace on May 19, 2007, 09:45:11 PM
HAHAHAHAHa
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: what the on May 19, 2007, 10:08:08 PM
there is a shop in van,on hastings and it has a glory hole, i tried it untill i looked in it and saw dustin montie
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: grimcity on May 19, 2007, 10:57:05 PM
call me a purist but longboards are whack. snowboarding and rollerblading might be fun too but...
See to me, a purist might choose to experience skateboarding in as many ways a possible.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: somekid on May 19, 2007, 11:31:47 PM
frisbee golf supplies
been there. they also sold body jewelery and were a tattoo/"lifestyle" shop. flamed shirts, lowrider bikes, the works...

it sucked, and marijuana and hill bombing were the only thing that kept me sane.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 21, 2007, 08:30:50 AM
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call me a purist but longboards are whack. snowboarding and rollerblading might be fun too but...
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See to me, a purist might choose to experience skateboarding in as many ways a possible.

Then I guess Simon Woodstock circa '92 would be the altamate purist. Is street luge fun too?   
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: blank. on May 21, 2007, 08:40:14 AM
rollerblading might be fun too but...
haha jk?
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: art hellman on May 21, 2007, 09:30:47 AM
a shop I worked at sold hackey-sacks, frisbees, and...........kites.

(http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/xtra/kites/images/kites5.jpg)
(http://www.thekitesociety.org.uk/images/2003_0504_120335AA.JPG)
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: H8R on May 21, 2007, 09:33:53 AM
but kites are fun!  you can attach razorblades to the tails and battle it out with other kiters?  i guess thats what you call people who fly kites?   
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: sfa on May 21, 2007, 09:45:07 AM
but kites are fun!  you can attach razorblades to the tails and battle it out with other kiters?  i guess thats what you call people who fly kites?   

kiters is my new favorite word.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Row From The Rocks on May 21, 2007, 10:15:31 AM
Here's the deal, we love to be elitist when it comes to skateboarding, and we want kids to buy the "right" stuff. Problem is, Zumiez is coming and if core skateshops are going to survive they have to change with their customer base. I live on the East Coast and the shop I ride for just opened up a third location in the mall. I cringed, but the truth is that when Zumiez opens it's 300 stores in the NorthEast this year we'll still be around. We get the mall money, and it goes to keep our indoor park (JunctionSkate.com) open. The shop has the worst shit ever - including the Rob & Big boards that started this thread - but we're also a heavy supporter of local and core brands. Sometimes I think the shops that are closeminded about their product lines are just as bad as the mall stores. What's up with local brands? If small, skater owned shops are the backbone of skating, can't the same be said about small, skater owned brands? You skate-snobs should check yourselves. Gino is the man for sure, but how many Girl flow guys live on the east coast? I'm not hating, I'm just asking who supports your scene, and do you support them? Truth?
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: munkywrench on May 21, 2007, 10:16:19 AM
silver trucks
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: H8R on May 21, 2007, 10:29:38 AM
Here's the deal, we love to be elitist when it comes to skateboarding, and we want kids to buy the "right" stuff. Problem is, Zumiez is coming and if core skateshops are going to survive they have to change with their customer base. I live on the East Coast and the shop I ride for just opened up a third location in the mall. I cringed, but the truth is that when Zumiez opens it's 300 stores in the NorthEast this year we'll still be around. We get the mall money, and it goes to keep our indoor park (JunctionSkate.com) open. The shop has the worst shit ever - including the Rob & Big boards that started this thread - but we're also a heavy supporter of local and core brands. Sometimes I think the shops that are closeminded about their product lines are just as bad as the mall stores. What's up with local brands? If small, skater owned shops are the backbone of skating, can't the same be said about small, skater owned brands? You skate-snobs should check yourselves. Gino is the man for sure, but how many Girl flow guys live on the east coast? I'm not hating, I'm just asking who supports your scene, and do you support them? Truth?

as bad as it sounds, if i were to open a skateshop, i'd probably try to get into a Mall before getting some little place in the cut with little to no foot traffic.  i know that sounds f-ed up but i'm not pouring my blood sweat and tears into some place in the middle of nowhere hoping that skaters help keep my shit open.  skaters are cheap SOBs by nature and i don't see them paying more for a certain item just to keep it real.  skating is expensive to begin with and a lot of people have the mentality that cheaper is better.  why buy a pair of shoes from a core store for $50 if you can get them at zumiez for $20?  its f-ed up but its the truth.     
 
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: ECG on May 21, 2007, 11:54:34 AM
Our local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.

Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls.

My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.

And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.

Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: heckler on May 21, 2007, 11:55:46 AM
Ruin doesn't sell anything corny or stupid.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: H8R on May 21, 2007, 12:08:59 PM
Our local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.
Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls.

My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.
And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.
Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.

the difference is your age, how old are you?  i assume you're atleast in your 20's?   which means you have some soul and you'll back your shop.  little kids aren't like that, they have no sense of loyality whatsoever.  all they know is they want this or that, they want it now, and they want it as cheap as possible. 
also, if their mom takes them to the mall for whatever reason and mom says "hey billy, go pick out a board", he damn sure ain't going to say, "nah mom, i want to go to Lair to pick up my board", thats just how kids are.     

and KCDC is more than just your typical skateshop, they're more like a bountique "skart shop".  they always have money coming in from other outlets cause they know they can't stay afloat by selling just skateboards.  i'm not sure what the rent is but could you imagine how many boards they'd have to sell in a month just to make the rent?   

     
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: sfa on May 21, 2007, 12:13:34 PM
ok, kiters is out, and skart shop is in as my new favorite word.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: NITSUJ on May 21, 2007, 12:50:05 PM
nike sb

top buyers: people who dont skate
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Post by: chopper on May 21, 2007, 02:25:16 PM
Corny Shit and no-one's mentioned these bad boys yet?
<img src="http://osiris.bleublog.ch/files/images/2006/4/480/mob11_1145476742.jpg">
I'm sure these sorted some pensions out!

Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Penis_Monster on May 21, 2007, 02:39:32 PM
shop bearings
copies of the Ice Cream video
incense
trucker hats
those hats with built-in cupholders on the sides.
Shuvit decks
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: bumptobar on May 21, 2007, 03:28:38 PM
Nike sb is probably the worst thing sold at my local shop.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Row From The Rocks on May 21, 2007, 08:13:03 PM
Our local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.

Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls.

My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.

And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.

Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.

I'll agree with one thing - Fuck Zumiez and Pac Sun. Here's the thing. Zumiez is opening up 300 stores in the northeast this year. Theory made a preemptive strike by getting in the mall, but here's the thing - a core shop can exist in the mall. What makes core? Skater owned? Done. Supports a team? Done. Helps out the scene by hosting demos and constest, building parks and putting out videos? Done. "True" shops aren't necessarily the ones that yell it loudest, they're the ones that put their money where their mouth is. Let's face it, you're not going to go skate Zumiez Skatepark - because skateparks don't make money. Like I said, you've gotta support the people who support you. The "mall" hate only works when applied to horrible chain stores. Theory has been in business for 9 years and has done a lot for the scene - that's what makes a "True" skateshop.

Things might be working now (of course KCDC isn't entirely funded by skateboarding) but what about when there's 300 more competitors? The Zumiez in the Waterford Mall has already open and don't think West Farms isn't on the list. If we want skateboarding in the right peoples hands we can't hide behind some weird view about location. The mall sucks. I don't go there either, but kids do - and their parents spend money there regardless. Those of us who know might have loyalty, but some forty something Mom could give a shit - and that's who's paying the rent.

Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: mikefork on May 21, 2007, 08:18:36 PM
Ruin doesn't sell anything corny or stupid.
i met the owner ian(?) a few years back and he seemd like he was 100% down for skateboarding and keeping things legit

if there are 300 new expected zumiez i might have to get out my throwing bricks and put my game face on
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: j....soy..... on May 21, 2007, 08:22:20 PM
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red dragon apparel
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Good one... But Red Dragon actually sells enough to make ends? Man, where's your shop located?
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north van

ha....isn't the only shop in nv that sells red dragon rds? 

it's funny how everyone hates longboards but loves zip zingers.....
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Post by: WILL on May 21, 2007, 08:35:55 PM
dekline shoes. grosss
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Post by: j....soy..... on May 21, 2007, 09:13:38 PM
those keep the lights on?
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Post by: Zurg on May 21, 2007, 10:22:38 PM
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red dragon apparel
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Good one... But Red Dragon actually sells enough to make ends? Man, where's your shop located?
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north van
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ha....isn't the only shop in nv that sells red dragon rds? 

it's funny how everyone hates longboards but loves zip zingers.....

you can ollie on a zip zinger
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Alexactly on May 22, 2007, 01:31:17 AM
It should be every skaters duty to spill the largest soda they can on as much Zumiez/pac sun/tilly's merchandise as possible.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: TROPICS on May 22, 2007, 02:14:14 AM
conversely, when the Anti-Hero 'Tidy Up' series came out, the neo-con finks over at Active stocked every model instore, except Julien's: 'Keep Iraq Beautiful'
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: rocklobster on May 22, 2007, 02:45:33 AM
roler blades, really old skateboarding gear like new deal, 10 year old AWS and emerica hoodies, angel boy decks, termite decks....
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: metsuri on May 22, 2007, 03:17:17 AM
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But keeping it real I don't understand the moral stance against Blackbox. Don't care for the image but morally how is it different than a distro like Girl? The Girl branding/riders appeal more to me but they press their wood in China and market to Zumies but no one seems to care. Their riders are solid but it comes off as a frat at times.
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Damn. You called it like it is. My thoughts exactly. No one could even respond.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Prison Wallet on May 22, 2007, 06:52:40 AM
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But keeping it real I don't understand the moral stance against Blackbox. Don't care for the image but morally how is it different than a distro like Girl? The Girl branding/riders appeal more to me but they press their wood in China and market to Zumies but no one seems to care. Their riders are solid but it comes off as a frat at times.
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Damn. You called it like it is. My thoughts exactly. No one could even respond.
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Come on, all you guys swinging from the nuts of Girl but busting Jaimie's balls respond...

And all sales reps suck but the Girl sales rep I dealt with was the worst... "You guys still stocked up on Yeah Right decks? That shit's hot," like two years after the vid dropped. "That's it?" "Come on, let me throw some of those Bee Bull decks in there." And I've mentioned it before, but they shipped their production overseas which obviously ups their proffit margin, yet their wholesale prices have stayed the same or gone up. Even with how shitty Dwindle Distro is, at least they pass the savings on to shops which helps them make ends.

To me the fact that you guys lambast Jamie for the SAME shit other companies do makes me think it's more about image and branding... Blackbox appeals to little kids and you're not down with the corny hesh image so Jaimie's an easy target. Girl has rad art direction and puts out solid vids so you look the other way... Hypocracy.

Oh, and back to the thread--incense takes the cake for me. Nice one. Anyone ever sell patuli oil?   
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: alongway on May 22, 2007, 07:52:27 AM
crooks n' castles, ten deep, lrg. kinda corny but the kids love it.

and i feel like there making better stuff than a lot of skate brands. in fact the skate brands have been biting the streetwear stuff for a while now.

streetwear is gay.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: blank. on May 22, 2007, 07:57:16 AM
wasnt there a new shop someone made a topic about and all there shit was streetwear?
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: alongway on May 22, 2007, 07:59:18 AM
wasnt there a new shop someone made a topic about and all there shit was streetwear?
thats about every god damn new skate shop there is.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: j....soy..... on May 22, 2007, 08:01:33 AM
pro model skateboards....
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: H8R on May 22, 2007, 08:24:07 AM
I'll agree with one thing - Fuck Zumiez and Pac Sun. Here's the thing. Zumiez is opening up 300 stores in the northeast this year. Theory made a preemptive strike by getting in the mall, but here's the thing - a core shop can exist in the mall. What makes core? Skater owned? Done. Supports a team? Done. Helps out the scene by hosting demos and constest, building parks and putting out videos? Done. "True" shops aren't necessarily the ones that yell it loudest, they're the ones that put their money where their mouth is. Let's face it, you're not going to go skate Zumiez Skatepark - because skateparks don't make money. Like I said, you've gotta support the people who support you. The "mall" hate only works when applied to horrible chain stores. Theory has been in business for 9 years and has done a lot for the scene - that's what makes a "True" skateshop.

Things might be working now (of course KCDC isn't entirely funded by skateboarding) but what about when there's 300 more competitors? The Zumiez in the Waterford Mall has already open and don't think West Farms isn't on the list. If we want skateboarding in the right peoples hands we can't hide behind some weird view about location. The mall sucks. I don't go there either, but kids do - and their parents spend money there regardless. Those of us who know might have loyalty, but some forty something Mom could give a shit - and that's who's paying the rent.


good post.  :) 
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: sfa on May 22, 2007, 09:28:36 AM
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crooks n' castles, ten deep, lrg. kinda corny but the kids love it.

and i feel like there making better stuff than a lot of skate brands. in fact the skate brands have been biting the streetwear stuff for a while now.
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streetwear is gay.

yeah, but its all the kids buy. so kids are gay.

ive got all these sick t's from thrasher, lowcard, spitfire, anithero, krooked, ect. and no one buys them.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: skate on May 22, 2007, 09:29:04 AM
http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/11672

They sell this crap
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: L.S on May 22, 2007, 11:17:21 AM
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Our local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.

Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls.

My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.

And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.

Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.
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I'll agree with one thing - Fuck Zumiez and Pac Sun. Here's the thing. Zumiez is opening up 300 stores in the northeast this year. Theory made a preemptive strike by getting in the mall, but here's the thing - a core shop can exist in the mall. What makes core? Skater owned? Done. Supports a team? Done. Helps out the scene by hosting demos and constest, building parks and putting out videos? Done. "True" shops aren't necessarily the ones that yell it loudest, they're the ones that put their money where their mouth is. Let's face it, you're not going to go skate Zumiez Skatepark - because skateparks don't make money. Like I said, you've gotta support the people who support you. The "mall" hate only works when applied to horrible chain stores. Theory has been in business for 9 years and has done a lot for the scene - that's what makes a "True" skateshop.

Things might be working now (of course KCDC isn't entirely funded by skateboarding) but what about when there's 300 more competitors? The Zumiez in the Waterford Mall has already open and don't think West Farms isn't on the list. If we want skateboarding in the right peoples hands we can't hide behind some weird view about location. The mall sucks. I don't go there either, but kids do - and their parents spend money there regardless. Those of us who know might have loyalty, but some forty something Mom could give a shit - and that's who's paying the rent.

that post is totally on point.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: mikefork on May 22, 2007, 11:53:56 AM
i forgot, we have free tk shirts
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Post by: hearphones on May 22, 2007, 12:46:32 PM
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Our local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.

Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls.

My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.

And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.

Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.
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I'll agree with one thing - Fuck Zumiez and Pac Sun. Here's the thing. Zumiez is opening up 300 stores in the northeast this year. Theory made a preemptive strike by getting in the mall, but here's the thing - a core shop can exist in the mall. What makes core? Skater owned? Done. Supports a team? Done. Helps out the scene by hosting demos and constest, building parks and putting out videos? Done. "True" shops aren't necessarily the ones that yell it loudest, they're the ones that put their money where their mouth is. Let's face it, you're not going to go skate Zumiez Skatepark - because skateparks don't make money. Like I said, you've gotta support the people who support you. The "mall" hate only works when applied to horrible chain stores. Theory has been in business for 9 years and has done a lot for the scene - that's what makes a "True" skateshop.

Things might be working now (of course KCDC isn't entirely funded by skateboarding) but what about when there's 300 more competitors? The Zumiez in the Waterford Mall has already open and don't think West Farms isn't on the list. If we want skateboarding in the right peoples hands we can't hide behind some weird view about location. The mall sucks. I don't go there either, but kids do - and their parents spend money there regardless. Those of us who know might have loyalty, but some forty something Mom could give a shit - and that's who's paying the rent.
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that post is totally on point.




yeah fuck the mall i went to the mall up here in alaska an the only shops they have up here are zumiez an pac sun if you can call those shops no one who worked there skated i ask where the local park was an no one knew how can you work at a skate shop an not know where a skatepark is?!! ???
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Home Skillet on May 22, 2007, 01:00:45 PM
wasnt there a new shop someone made a topic about and all there shit was streetwear?
Someone fill me in.  What's "streetwear" exactly? 
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: sfa on May 22, 2007, 01:06:53 PM
it's people capitalizing on skate brands clothing and sneaker heads.

ok, wait. crooks n' castles is to sneaker heads as matix or volcom or fourstar is to a skater. oh, crooks n' castles is classified as a streetwear brand.

see also hypebeast.com or highsnobiety.com
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Row From The Rocks on May 22, 2007, 05:32:45 PM
Correction, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.
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Post by: hearphones on May 22, 2007, 05:39:39 PM
Correction, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.
what happens when skatin isnt cool to do any more? just like the good ol'days!an none of these kids are loyal to the game quit an every one who doesnt skate stops buyin skate shit? what will zumiez do,pac sun do?
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Post by: Row From The Rocks on May 22, 2007, 05:50:31 PM
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Correction, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.
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what happens when skatin isnt cool to do any more? just like the good ol'days!an none of these kids are loyal to the game quit an every one who doesnt skate stops buyin skate shit? what will zumiez do,pac sun do?

They'll get out. They'll change with their customer base, sell more heelys or something. Same as Nike.
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Post by: hearphones on May 22, 2007, 06:03:46 PM
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Correction, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.
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what happens when skatin isnt cool to do any more? just like the good ol'days!an none of these kids are loyal to the game quit an every one who doesnt skate stops buyin skate shit? what will zumiez do,pac sun do?
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They'll get out. They'll change with their customer base, sell more heelys or something. Same as Nike.

YEA........BOYCOTT YUPPY SKATE SHOPS!!
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: biggums mcgee on May 22, 2007, 07:07:58 PM
^^KC/DC??


I'm happy I live in a place entirely unaffected by skate fashion
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: hearphones on May 22, 2007, 07:10:31 PM
^^KC/DC??


I'm happy I live in a place entirely unaffected by skate fashion

UTAH?
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Post by: TROPICS on May 22, 2007, 07:22:56 PM
if Adam Dyet is Utah's alternative to contemporary skate fashion,
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Post by: biggums mcgee on May 22, 2007, 08:02:33 PM
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^^KC/DC??


I'm happy I live in a place entirely unaffected by skate fashion
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UTAH?

never dog, upstate new york!
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: muskasback on May 22, 2007, 08:04:29 PM
Altamont gear is starting to make my local shop look like an extremely overpriced thrift store.

Shits worse then streetwear.
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: blank. on May 22, 2007, 08:08:52 PM
i would hardly call pac sun a skateshop...... its a bro-surf shop
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Post by: mikefork on May 22, 2007, 08:09:51 PM
altamonts not bad as for "skate clothes"
i would much rather wear something from them then volcom. the quality is actually pretty good too
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Star Whores Episode I: The Fellatio Menace on May 22, 2007, 09:45:14 PM
the fit for their shirts are really wierd. its like they are designed for people 7ft tall
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Larry Perkins on May 22, 2007, 09:53:30 PM
the fit for their shirts are really wierd. its like they are designed for people 7ft tall
where can i get these shirts!?
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: Guile on May 26, 2007, 09:05:32 AM
Krew, Circa, Mystery and Fallen
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: NITSUJ on May 26, 2007, 01:01:31 PM
if i had a skate shop and wanted to make more money than the other ones

i would sell:

nike sb
lrg
krew
porno
candy
fallen
new era
lakai
any clothing company that has tight pants
element
drank
plan b
diamond t shirts
bam margera shit
maybe weed (im not tryna get caught up)

what else?
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: sergio on May 26, 2007, 01:42:37 PM
if i had a skate shop and wanted to make more money than the other ones

i would sell:

nike sb
lrg
krew
porno
candy
fallen
new era
lakai
any clothing company that has tight pants
element
drank
plan b
diamond t shirts
bam margera shit
maybe weed (im not tryna get caught up)

what else?


girl/chocolate, dgk & zoo york decks for the ghetto gown crew
Title: Re: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on
Post by: vic-film on May 26, 2007, 11:25:45 PM
Chet IV's
lrg rotten heart/dead serious
bape hoodies
shop blanks