Sandwich General Store

LadyJane · 08-13-2009, 06:10 PM

After having been closed for quite some time, I know that the Sandwich General Store was recently bought at auction. Does anyone know if it's opened back up again or what plans they have for the store?

wifi · 08-13-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyJane

After having been closed for quite some time, I know that the Sandwich General Store was recently bought at auction. Does anyone know if it's opened back up again or what plans they have for the store?

I was by a few days back, the store looks empty, I don't believe the buyer specified what they would do with it, as seen Here

Meredith lady · 08-13-2009, 11:12 PM

A friend of mine bought it and it will be opening September 1st-I will call her tomorrow and ask her how much info she would like me to share with the forum. She is a hardworking lady-and I think it has great potential-I think we all will be pleasantly surprised!

LadyJane · 08-14-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meredith lady

A friend of mine bought it and it will be opening September 1st

Nice !!! Congratulations to your friend. I wish her the best of luck with this.

Pineedles · 09-20-2009, 11:28 AM

This Sunday's HC Living section's front page is titled, Sweet New Hampshire. It features places in various regions to visit, like the Lakes Region, White Mountains, etc. It has an inset picture of the Sandwich General Store in Center Sandwich. Did the store open on September 1st? I can't tell when the picture was taken, but I assume recently?

Heaven · 09-20-2009, 01:21 PM

I was by there Friday and it doesn't look like anyone has worked on opening a business yet. I'd love to, but I already have a job : )

Pineedles · 10-26-2009, 08:14 PM

Any action at the store?

jeffatsquam · 10-26-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineedles

(Any action at the store?)

NO

Hey my first post been reading daily since the naked kayaker totally addicted

Pineedles · 10-26-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffatsquam

NO

Hey my first post been reading daily since the naked kayaker totally addicted

Thanks, and welcome to the forum. Too bad about the store, where do people have to travel to for their general store needs?

wifi · 10-27-2009, 07:04 AM

Ever try to find gasoline in Sandwich? Sure would be nice (IMHO) if they brought back the pumps and went to the old general store format (no kitchen... Corner House is just down the road), with maybe some hardware store like items.

dpg · 10-27-2009, 07:05 AM

Bought for 165,000 and valued at 321,000 sweet...Maybe the new owner is just waiting for the economy to turn around a bit and make a cool profit at re-sale.

ripley · 11-08-2009, 05:37 PM

HI,
I just drove past it 30 minutes ago and there is a "for lease by owner " sign on the front

Pineedles · 11-08-2009, 07:51 PM

Sounds like the purchaser of the property doesn't want to risk starting their own business. I think dpg has it right.

ripley · 11-09-2009, 12:39 AM

Maybe I am cynical but I think the guy who bought it is too afraid to do the hard work of opening and getting a customer base established. He'd rather rent out to someone and let them do the heavy lifting and then in a couple of years raise the rent too hard to live with and then step in and take it over. Maybe I am ust too disgusted with Washington and all te low lifes who live and breed there. I don't even know this guy who owns the sandwich store but I guess after the average citzen getting scr%$wed by D.C. I am just too questioning.
maybe I'm wrong! Maybe its just a guy who sold an investment and needs to put the money somewhere... it makes no profit sitting in his pocket nd he has to pay capital gains unless he re invests ...maybe its just safe place to park some money ....I'd like to think thats what it is

Pineedles · 11-09-2009, 09:12 AM

Speaking of Washington Low lifes, did you know that 44% of our US Congressman are millionaires? So much for a representative government! I'm sure 44% of the US population are millionaires.

Rattlesnake Guy · 11-13-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineedles

Speaking of Washington Low lifes, did you know that 44% of our US Congressman are millionaires? So much for a representative government! I'm sure 44% of the US population are millionaires.

I wonder how many become millionaires while doing the people's work?

BroadHopper · 11-13-2009, 07:27 PM

are hard to get. I tried to start a business in Gilford and business loans are not there.

Pineedles · 11-13-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

I wonder how many become millionaires while doing the people's work?

That is an interesting question. Any guesses? I don't want to presume I know the answer. However, there is a certain millionaire who is trying to buy his way into office here in CT. A certain Ned Lamont failed to displace Joe Lieberman after besting him for the democrat candidacy for US Senator. Now Ned is thinking of a run for Gov. Hmmm, maybe some rich folks think they can buy their way into office. John Corzine in NJ did it but he's out, Bloomberg in NY did it and he bought off teh term limit law. It really doesn't matter, it is now all about the money! Joe citizen hasn't a chance. I wish I were rich and could run for office.

My last sentence is so sad but true.

SAMIAM · 11-14-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

I wonder how many become millionaires while doing the people's work?

Doesn't matter RG........They pay 0 into the system themselves, and don't collect either. Not good enough for them. They voted to give themselves full salary for life after they retire, paid for by the taxpayers. That's around $175,000 every year, compared to 12-15k for the average joe.

fatlazyless · 11-14-2009, 08:20 PM

I've heard that a U.S. congressman has to serve for five years to vest his/her pension. Too bad for former NH Congressman Jeb Bradley. Serving two terms which is four years, and then getting beat by Congressman Carol Shea-Porter........ poor Jeb done missed out on a big fat pension.

Then again....who knows....maybe he will run for congress again in September and November, 2010?

Then again...who knows....maybe he'll be back on the second floor of Wolfeboro's Bradley Hardware helping customers with plumbing and wiring repair projects? ....like...."Hey Congressman....where do they hide the thread dope around here?"

Don't know the vesting requirement for U.S senators?

dpg · 11-09-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripley

Maybe I am cynical but I think the guy who bought it is too afraid to do the hard work of opening and getting a customer base established. He'd rather rent out to someone and let them do the heavy lifting and then in a couple of years raise the rent too hard to live with and then step in and take it over. Maybe I am ust too disgusted with Washington and all te low lifes who live and breed there. I don't even know this guy who owns the sandwich store but I guess after the average citzen getting scr%$wed by D.C. I am just too questioning.
maybe I'm wrong! Maybe its just a guy who sold an investment and needs to put the money somewhere... it makes no profit sitting in his pocket nd he has to pay capital gains unless he re invests ...maybe its just safe place to park some money ....I'd like to think thats what it is

Well you may be right but it is his store, I know maybe it doesn't make it right. We all had the chance to go and bid on it just like the new owner did. Maybe some of us were missing one important aspect...$...

Capt Bart · 11-12-2009, 08:37 PM

My understanding is that they want to rent it out , however it needs a lot of work and utilities are thru the roof but they won't lower the rent. Maybe they just don't realy need the money!

Pineedles · 11-12-2009, 09:28 PM

Are you the famous Captain Bart who sells seafood?

Capt Bart · 11-12-2009, 10:07 PM

I don't know about the famous part, but I do sell fish.

08-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Sandwich General Store After having been closed for quite some time, I know that the Sandwich General Store was recently bought at auction. Does anyone know if it's opened back up again or what plans they have for the store?

08-13-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	Sandwich Store A friend of mine bought it and it will be opening September 1st-I will call her tomorrow and ask her how much info she would like me to share with the forum. She is a hardworking lady-and I think it has great potential-I think we all will be pleasantly surprised!

09-20-2009, 11:28 AM	#5
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Hartford Courant Article This Sunday's HC Living section's front page is titled, Sweet New Hampshire. It features places in various regions to visit, like the Lakes Region, White Mountains, etc. It has an inset picture of the Sandwich General Store in Center Sandwich. Did the store open on September 1st? I can't tell when the picture was taken, but I assume recently?

10-26-2009, 08:14 PM	#7
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	center sandwich general store Any action at the store?

11-08-2009, 07:51 PM	#13
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	For lease? Sounds like the purchaser of the property doesn't want to risk starting their own business. I think dpg has it right.

09-20-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
Heaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 523 Thanks: 128 Thanked 95 Times in 67 Posts	I was by there Friday and it doesn't look like anyone has worked on opening a business yet. I'd love to, but I already have a job : )

10-27-2009, 07:04 AM	#10
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Ever try to find gasoline in Sandwich? Sure would be nice (IMHO) if they brought back the pumps and went to the old general store format (no kitchen... Corner House is just down the road), with maybe some hardware store like items.

10-27-2009, 07:05 AM	#11
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	Bought for 165,000 and valued at 321,000 sweet...Maybe the new owner is just waiting for the economy to turn around a bit and make a cool profit at re-sale.

11-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#12
ripley Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	HI, I just drove past it 30 minutes ago and there is a "for lease by owner " sign on the front

11-09-2009, 12:39 AM	#14
ripley Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Maybe I am cynical but I think the guy who bought it is too afraid to do the hard work of opening and getting a customer base established. He'd rather rent out to someone and let them do the heavy lifting and then in a couple of years raise the rent too hard to live with and then step in and take it over. Maybe I am ust too disgusted with Washington and all te low lifes who live and breed there. I don't even know this guy who owns the sandwich store but I guess after the average citzen getting scr%$wed by D.C. I am just too questioning. maybe I'm wrong! Maybe its just a guy who sold an investment and needs to put the money somewhere... it makes no profit sitting in his pocket nd he has to pay capital gains unless he re invests ...maybe its just safe place to park some money ....I'd like to think thats what it is Last edited by ripley; 11-09-2009 at 01:56 AM. Reason: clearity

11-09-2009, 09:12 AM	#15
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Speaking of Washington Low lifes, did you know that 44% of our US Congressman are millionaires? So much for a representative government! I'm sure 44% of the US population are millionaires.

11-13-2009, 07:27 PM	#17
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,615 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Small Business Loans are hard to get. I tried to start a business in Gilford and business loans are not there. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#20
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,923 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 306 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	I've heard that a U.S. congressman has to serve for five years to vest his/her pension. Too bad for former NH Congressman Jeb Bradley. Serving two terms which is four years, and then getting beat by Congressman Carol Shea-Porter........ poor Jeb done missed out on a big fat pension. Then again....who knows....maybe he will run for congress again in September and November, 2010? Then again...who knows....maybe he'll be back on the second floor of Wolfeboro's Bradley Hardware helping customers with plumbing and wiring repair projects? ....like...."Hey Congressman....where do they hide the thread dope around here?" Don't know the vesting requirement for U.S senators? __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store! Last edited by fatlazyless; 11-14-2009 at 09:09 PM.

11-12-2009, 08:37 PM	#22
Capt Bart Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My understanding is that they want to rent it out , however it needs a lot of work and utilities are thru the roof but they won't lower the rent. Maybe they just don't realy need the money!

11-12-2009, 09:28 PM	#23
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Are you the famous Captain Bart who sells seafood?

11-12-2009, 10:07 PM	#24
Capt Bart Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't know about the famous part, but I do sell fish.