Comments on: “Don’t even think about changing the locks” — landlord http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/07/10/dont-even-think-about-changing-the-locks-landlord/ Richmond's Homepage For Business News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:28:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Scott Dickens http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/07/10/dont-even-think-about-changing-the-locks-landlord/comment-page-1/#comment-9027 Scott Dickens Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:13:07 +0000 http://www.richmondbizsense.com/?p=9313#comment-9027 BTW, Board Paradise is back open after catching up with rent! Go by and see Brad, he'll take care of you... BTW, Board Paradise is back open after catching up with rent! Go by and see Brad, he’ll take care of you…

]]> By: Scott Dickens http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/07/10/dont-even-think-about-changing-the-locks-landlord/comment-page-1/#comment-8952 Scott Dickens Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:41:46 +0000 http://www.richmondbizsense.com/?p=9313#comment-8952 The lease isn't prohibitive. Again, Carytown is an outstanding value, especially when stacked up against strip centers, corporate models (like Short Pump Town Center), or other shopping districts in VA, like Old Town Alexandria. Naturally, each business model will perform differently, but the lease is actually a good value. We sold snowboards, wakeboards, skateboards (but more importantly; the culture and lifestyle of those sports) at that location for ten years. A significant milestone for small, locally-owned retail. Customer service and unique offerings are KEY in Carytown. The lease isn’t prohibitive. Again, Carytown is an outstanding value, especially when stacked up against strip centers, corporate models (like Short Pump Town Center), or other shopping districts in VA, like Old Town Alexandria. Naturally, each business model will perform differently, but the lease is actually a good value.

We sold snowboards, wakeboards, skateboards (but more importantly; the culture and lifestyle of those sports) at that location for ten years. A significant milestone for small, locally-owned retail. Customer service and unique offerings are KEY in Carytown.

]]> By: david http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/07/10/dont-even-think-about-changing-the-locks-landlord/comment-page-1/#comment-8946 david Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:37:52 +0000 http://www.richmondbizsense.com/?p=9313#comment-8946 i am sure the lease for that space is very high. selling or renting boards will properly not pay the rent! i am sure the lease for that space is very high. selling or renting boards will properly not pay the rent!

]]> By: Scott Dickens http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/07/10/dont-even-think-about-changing-the-locks-landlord/comment-page-1/#comment-8937 Scott Dickens Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:51:40 +0000 http://www.richmondbizsense.com/?p=9313#comment-8937 Chris is absolutely right about the location. In my mind, there is NO better location for retail in the city of Richmond. Having owned Glass & Powder Boardshop at that location, I can attest to the steady traffic and great clientele in the city. Our shop closing had nothing to do with the validity of this location, but rather expansion AWAY from this core shopping area led to our demise. Carytown is the heart of Richmond. In economic times like this, its even more incumbent upon each person in Richmond to support one another - and that means other local merchants. If you value Plan 9, World of Mirth, River City Cellars, Lex's, Pink, and all the other fantastic merchants that live, work, and raise their families in the city, then make it a point to buy from local merchants. If you're a retailer and you're considering a new location, this corner in Carytown is the BEST. I don't own, manage, or have anything to do with the property, it's just my educated opinion. Scott Dickens Rocket Pop Media Chris is absolutely right about the location. In my mind, there is NO better location for retail in the city of Richmond. Having owned Glass & Powder Boardshop at that location, I can attest to the steady traffic and great clientele in the city. Our shop closing had nothing to do with the validity of this location, but rather expansion AWAY from this core shopping area led to our demise.

Carytown is the heart of Richmond. In economic times like this, its even more incumbent upon each person in Richmond to support one another – and that means other local merchants. If you value Plan 9, World of Mirth, River City Cellars, Lex’s, Pink, and all the other fantastic merchants that live, work, and raise their families in the city, then make it a point to buy from local merchants.

If you’re a retailer and you’re considering a new location, this corner in Carytown is the BEST. I don’t own, manage, or have anything to do with the property, it’s just my educated opinion.

Scott Dickens
Rocket Pop Media

]]> By: Chris Miller http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/07/10/dont-even-think-about-changing-the-locks-landlord/comment-page-1/#comment-8935 Chris Miller Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:31:17 +0000 http://www.richmondbizsense.com/?p=9313#comment-8935 Board Paradise appeared to be a simple liquidator outlet with randomly selected gear from previously discounted vendors. This was a stark contrast from the award winning local board shop Glass & Powder specialty retailer you mentioned. Any suggestion/comparison/inference that 'location' played a part in the demise is certainly short-sighted on the author's part in my opinion. 10+ years, and 1000's of loyal fans, shoppers, and G&P fans would probably agree, that the owners did more for Carytown, the community, and their loved sports, than anyone else in the area; and are sadly missed - unlike the unknown store that 'whatever it's name is' that got a sign put on it's door today; where few will probably pause to say good goodbye or care (except for the building owner). Board Paradise appeared to be a simple liquidator outlet with randomly selected gear from previously discounted vendors. This was a stark contrast from the award winning local board shop Glass & Powder specialty retailer you mentioned. Any suggestion/comparison/inference that ‘location’ played a part in the demise is certainly short-sighted on the author’s part in my opinion. 10+ years, and 1000′s of loyal fans, shoppers, and G&P fans would probably agree, that the owners did more for Carytown, the community, and their loved sports, than anyone else in the area; and are sadly missed – unlike the unknown store that ‘whatever it’s name is’ that got a sign put on it’s door today; where few will probably pause to say good goodbye or care (except for the building owner).

]]> By: Chris http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/07/10/dont-even-think-about-changing-the-locks-landlord/comment-page-1/#comment-8932 Chris Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:15:05 +0000 http://www.richmondbizsense.com/?p=9313#comment-8932 What is Board Paradise? What is Board Paradise?

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