Pier 19 Store

Senter Cove Guy · 03-28-2010, 07:28 AM

Closed for good? There's a For Sale sign on the property. This is not good news. Does anyone know anything further?

Misty Blue · 03-28-2010, 08:12 AM

'Got a pal that is looking for a summer dock space. Who do we contact to see what the deal is at 19 mile bay?

Misty Blue

KPW · 03-28-2010, 08:19 AM

I heard that Pier 19 store will be open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

You can check with Island Real Estate regarding dock rental - they used to rent . Not sure if they still do. You may also want to check the winni.com classifieds.

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-28-2010, 09:14 AM

Roche Realty Group details for Pier 19

Formula · 03-28-2010, 12:09 PM

at almost $1.6mm you will need to make alot of donuts to cover the debit.

baygo · 03-28-2010, 01:27 PM

All the endorsements and concerns expressed in this thread are prof that this business has a place in the community. I have my hands full with reopening a business on the other side of the Lake at the moment but I'd encourage optimism for anyone considering taking a chance. I'd also like to help. I'd be glad to feature any boating basket food packages offered at www.BoatingBasckets.com

Just Wonderin · 03-30-2010, 10:18 PM

So, does anyone know who will be running the store? Will they be renting it out or having a family member run it? I believe Roger and Jan LeRoux moved to Arizona and had no plans of returning.

VitaBene · 04-01-2010, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Formula

at almost $1.6mm you will need to make alot of donuts to cover the debit.

That is great- LOL!

Really, there is no way that this place is worth 1.6M. Read the details, it includes the building, business and gas pumps- not the docks (I have a feeling you will be paying rent on the gas dock to the dock owner as well). The store is too big for what it is at 8K square feet and does not have enough year round traffic to support it. The debt service and utilities will kill you.

OCDACTIVE · 04-28-2010, 10:19 AM

So whats the word on the store? anyone know whether it sold? if it will reopen? if it is open? when etc? inquiring minds want to know.

Grant · 04-28-2010, 12:43 PM

I don't see why this couldn't be made a viable year-round entity, given that the closest "grocery" resources in the area (Hunter's & Harvest in Wolfeboro and Skelly's in M'boro) are each about 8 miles from that location. With its size, the Pier 19 facility could support the stock/variety of be more of a grocery store and not solely "convenience." Given the ample parking, convenient main road location, and the added bonus of the side "take out" window for summer fare, it seems this place could serve as a destination for those who can't or don't want to make an 8-mile trek in either direction.

ApS · 04-28-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

So whats the word on the store? anyone know whether it sold? if it will reopen? if it is open? when etc? inquiring minds want to know.

Yesterday, there was a big sign on it stating that they will open. (Or perhaps, they are already open).

Rattlesnake Guy · 04-28-2010, 04:59 PM

We drove by last Friday and I could swear I saw an opening soon sign out front.

tis · 04-28-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

I don't see why this couldn't be made a viable year-round entity, given that the closest "grocery" resources in the area (Hunter's & Harvest in Wolfeboro and Skelly's in M'boro) are each about 8 miles from that location. With its size, the Pier 19 facility could support the stock/variety of be more of a grocery store and not solely "convenience." Given the ample parking, convenient main road location, and the added bonus of the side "take out" window for summer fare, it seems this place could serve as a destination for those who can't or don't want to make an 8-mile trek in either direction.

I would agree with you, but do you remember a few years ago, Hunter's IGA ran it for a couple of years and then stopped because it wasn't profitable enough. Still, if Skelley's can do so well in Moultonboro, it seems someone could do well there.

Bluebell · 04-28-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

We drove by last Friday and I could swear I saw an opening soon sign out front.

Yes, I saw the sign yesterday.....Opening Soon.

secondcurve · 04-29-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Grant

I don't see why this couldn't be made a viable year-round entity, given that the closest "grocery" resources in the area (Hunter's & Harvest in Wolfeboro and Skelly's in M'boro) are each about 8 miles from that location. With its size, the Pier 19 facility could support the stock/variety of be more of a grocery store and not solely "convenience." Given the ample parking, convenient main road location, and the added bonus of the side "take out" window for summer fare, it seems this place could serve as a destination for those who can't or don't want to make an 8-mile trek in either direction.

Grant:

The grocery business is brutal. There is no money in it at all. The Walmarts of the world sell product at retail that is less than what a mom and pop can buy product at wholesale! This location has had problems supporting its self for years. The price at $1.6MM is way too high in my opinion. I think the price of that building needs to be half of the asking price before that is a viable location for a grocery store. The locals drive to Walmart most of the time to get better prices and the seasonal folks are only there to pay premium prices a few months a year. If you were to run the business only on a seasonal basis the price would need to be much lower to account for the fact that it would be closed 7 or 8 months per year.

Grant · 04-29-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

Grant:

The grocery business is brutal. There is no money in it at all. The Walmarts of the world sell product at retail that is less than what a mom and pop can buy product at wholesale! This location has had problems supporting its self for years. The price at $1.6MM is way too high in my opinion. I think the price of that building needs to be half of the asking price before that is a viable location for a grocery store. The locals drive to Walmart most of the time to get better prices and the seasonal folks are only there to pay premium prices a few months a year. If you were to run the business only on a seasonal basis the price would need to be much lower to account for the fact that it would be closed 7 or 8 months per year.

Yeah, history seems to support this. I suppose it's the idealist in me that sees it as an opportunity. And I know nothing about the business. Where's the closest WalMart to Tuftonboro? I think it's over on the other side of the pond...

Peter · 04-30-2010, 05:45 AM

My Dad is on the dock association at Pier 19 and says the store will be running this summer as well as the gas pumps. Easier to sell a place while it is a working store.

ApS · 04-30-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebell

Yes, I saw the sign yesterday.....Opening Soon.

Thursday, fierce winds blew that banner over—so now it's hanging up-side down.

Now it says, "nooS gninepO".

samosetguy · 05-05-2010, 12:32 PM

I can't believe I'm going to suggest this but what if they put a Dunkin Donuts location inside the store (like gas stations often do)?

Generally, I'm not a fan of commercializing the beautiful lake but some addicted people (like my wife) will get coffee on a summer day and those DD places are always busy/successful.

If I had won last night's MegaMillions, I would have bought it and changed nothing (while I changed my summer home to the Kona mansion and bought every other piece of nostalgic property on the lake that is currently for sale - I feel like half the properties I ever dreamed of owning since I was a kid have gone up for sale in the last six months).

Zee · 05-05-2010, 05:45 PM

The "Opening Soon" sign is gone and there has been no activity there all week. Anyone know what is going on?

Lucy Goose · 05-10-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

Thursday, fierce winds blew that banner over—so now it's hanging up-side down.

Now it says, "nooS gninepO".

Well I got a good laugh out of that one and needed it. Been so busy with the new home here in Melvin Village. Slowly moving in and working with contractors. Everyone has been so nice. Even in the grocery stores. It used to be that way down in southern NH. But it seems things have begun to change. Everyone on here is so helpful as well. It is great and I love it.

old coot · 05-14-2010, 03:40 PM

On a rare excursion towards Moultonborough, I stopped at Pier 19 to pick up a newspaper. A Melvin Village friend had told me that they were now open. They are not. A workman(?) just inside the door told me they'll be opening on the 27th.
I told him that they'd missed a big sale!
oc

skprbob · 05-15-2010, 09:01 AM

I stopped by the loading dock about a half hour ago and asked - was told they're opening this Friday, May 21. I guess we'll see which one soon.

Irish mist · 05-15-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Goose

Well I got a good laugh out of that one and needed it. Been so busy with the new home here in Melvin Village. Slowly moving in and working with contractors. Everyone has been so nice. Even in the grocery stores. It used to be that way down in southern NH. But it seems things have begun to change. Everyone on here is so helpful as well. It is great and I love it.

Yup.......still a lot of the "old NH" up this way. Good luck on the new house

Senter Cove Guy · 05-21-2010, 08:43 PM

Stopped there today. Not quite fully stocked, but open. Gas dock seems to be open too.

Lake Fan · 05-22-2010, 07:57 AM

I guess we should change the title of this thread to "Pier 19 Store Open".

LIforrelaxin · 05-23-2010, 06:22 PM

In deed the store is back open. It is by no means in full swing. The Gas dock is operating, but it certainly did not seem like the icecream food shack was ready at all. As well the stock in side was not all there.

But then again a lot can change in a week.

Lakegeezer · 06-21-2010, 05:32 AM

The store is open again. We called before going, and found out they were open till 9. The ice-cream window is in operation. They also have "food", such as steak subs, hot dogs and hamburgers. Fries and onion rings too. Inside the store, things are about the same as they were last year.

Bizer · 04-21-2017, 06:29 AM

To resurrect an old thread, ... it's FOR SALE again.

http://www.maxfieldrealestate.com/re...42710/25713320

tis · 04-21-2017, 07:05 AM

Still. It hasn't been sold yet.

skprbob · 05-18-2017, 02:12 PM

Pier 19 store will be open on Friday, 26 May. Don't know yet about the gas dock or the outside snack counter.

LIforrelaxin · 05-18-2017, 02:35 PM

It has continuously been for sale now for several years, and every year people wonder if it will be closed for good..... And every year just before memorial day it opens back up, with the Food Window and the Gas pumps as well....

The place is a gold mine.... While the current owners may want to sell it, it still makes them enough money that they keep the wish list price on it.....

anticd70 · 05-18-2017, 03:11 PM

For sale for $899,000...I might quit my job here in NJ and buy it. Just have to convince the wife.

03-28-2010, 07:28 AM	#1
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 597 Thanks: 292 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Pier 19 Store Closed for good? There's a For Sale sign on the property. This is not good news. Does anyone know anything further? __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

03-28-2010, 08:12 AM	#2
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Dock space? 'Got a pal that is looking for a summer dock space. Who do we contact to see what the deal is at 19 mile bay? Misty Blue

03-28-2010, 09:14 AM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Pier 19 Details Roche Realty Group details for Pier 19

03-28-2010, 12:09 PM	#5
Formula Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 183 Thanks: 12 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	Making it work at almost $1.6mm you will need to make alot of donuts to cover the debit.

03-28-2010, 01:27 PM	#6
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 696 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	Some help for Pier 19 All the endorsements and concerns expressed in this thread are prof that this business has a place in the community. I have my hands full with reopening a business on the other side of the Lake at the moment but I'd encourage optimism for anyone considering taking a chance. I'd also like to help. I'd be glad to feature any boating basket food packages offered at www.BoatingBasckets.com Last edited by baygo; 03-28-2010 at 01:27 PM. Reason: fat thumbs

03-28-2010, 08:19 AM	#3
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 397 Thanks: 732 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	I heard that Pier 19 store will be open Memorial Day to Labor Day. You can check with Island Real Estate regarding dock rental - they used to rent . Not sure if they still do. You may also want to check the winni.com classifieds.

03-30-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
Just Wonderin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 166 Thanks: 55 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	Who will be running the store? So, does anyone know who will be running the store? Will they be renting it out or having a family member run it? I believe Roger and Jan LeRoux moved to Arizona and had no plans of returning.

04-28-2010, 10:19 AM	#9
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	So whats the word on the store? anyone know whether it sold? if it will reopen? if it is open? when etc? inquiring minds want to know. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

04-28-2010, 12:43 PM	#10
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 375 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	I don't see why this couldn't be made a viable year-round entity, given that the closest "grocery" resources in the area (Hunter's & Harvest in Wolfeboro and Skelly's in M'boro) are each about 8 miles from that location. With its size, the Pier 19 facility could support the stock/variety of be more of a grocery store and not solely "convenience." Given the ample parking, convenient main road location, and the added bonus of the side "take out" window for summer fare, it seems this place could serve as a destination for those who can't or don't want to make an 8-mile trek in either direction. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

04-28-2010, 04:59 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	We drove by last Friday and I could swear I saw an opening soon sign out front.

04-30-2010, 05:45 AM	#17
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 69 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Pier 19 will be open Memorial Day through Labor Day My Dad is on the dock association at Pier 19 and says the store will be running this summer as well as the gas pumps. Easier to sell a place while it is a working store.

05-05-2010, 12:32 PM	#19
samosetguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61 Thanks: 42 Thanked 35 Times in 14 Posts	Dd? I can't believe I'm going to suggest this but what if they put a Dunkin Donuts location inside the store (like gas stations often do)? Generally, I'm not a fan of commercializing the beautiful lake but some addicted people (like my wife) will get coffee on a summer day and those DD places are always busy/successful. If I had won last night's MegaMillions, I would have bought it and changed nothing (while I changed my summer home to the Kona mansion and bought every other piece of nostalgic property on the lake that is currently for sale - I feel like half the properties I ever dreamed of owning since I was a kid have gone up for sale in the last six months).

05-05-2010, 05:45 PM	#20
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	The "Opening Soon" sign is gone and there has been no activity there all week. Anyone know what is going on?

05-14-2010, 03:40 PM	#22
old coot Deceased Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 97 Thanks: 51 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Pier 19 On a rare excursion towards Moultonborough, I stopped at Pier 19 to pick up a newspaper. A Melvin Village friend had told me that they were now open. They are not. A workman(?) just inside the door told me they'll be opening on the 27th. I told him that they'd missed a big sale! oc

05-15-2010, 09:01 AM	#23
skprbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 19 Mile Bay Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	I stopped by the loading dock about a half hour ago and asked - was told they're opening this Friday, May 21. I guess we'll see which one soon.

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05-21-2010, 08:43 PM	#25
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 597 Thanks: 292 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Pier 19 Is Open Stopped there today. Not quite fully stocked, but open. Gas dock seems to be open too. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

05-22-2010, 07:57 AM	#26
Lake Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 123 Thanks: 16 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	I guess we should change the title of this thread to "Pier 19 Store Open".

05-23-2010, 06:22 PM	#27
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	In deed the store is back open. It is by no means in full swing. The Gas dock is operating, but it certainly did not seem like the icecream food shack was ready at all. As well the stock in side was not all there. But then again a lot can change in a week. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

06-21-2010, 05:32 AM	#28
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,678 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 639 Times in 290 Posts	Open for business The store is open again. We called before going, and found out they were open till 9. The ice-cream window is in operation. They also have "food", such as steak subs, hot dogs and hamburgers. Fries and onion rings too. Inside the store, things are about the same as they were last year. __________________ -lg

04-21-2017, 06:29 AM	#29
Bizer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 336 Thanks: 0 Thanked 243 Times in 82 Posts	To resurrect an old thread, ... it's FOR SALE again. http://www.maxfieldrealestate.com/re...42710/25713320

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04-21-2017, 07:05 AM	#30
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,725 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,457 Times in 1,014 Posts	Still. It hasn't been sold yet.

05-18-2017, 02:12 PM	#31
skprbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 19 Mile Bay Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	opening for 2017 season Pier 19 store will be open on Friday, 26 May. Don't know yet about the gas dock or the outside snack counter.

05-18-2017, 02:35 PM	#32
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	It has continuously been for sale now for several years, and every year people wonder if it will be closed for good..... And every year just before memorial day it opens back up, with the Food Window and the Gas pumps as well.... The place is a gold mine.... While the current owners may want to sell it, it still makes them enough money that they keep the wish list price on it..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

05-18-2017, 03:11 PM	#33
anticd70 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 46 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	For sale for $899,000...I might quit my job here in NJ and buy it. Just have to convince the wife.