Shore Catch - FW Members Invitation 10/12/15 & 17/12/15
As discussed in a previous post, we will hold a FW Members get together next Thursday. The address is 7 / 65 Buckingham Drive Wangara. The time is between 3pm and 7pm. We will do the same on Thursday the 17th as well.
Our shop is not ready to open to the public, but we are progressing and will open in January 2016. The intention of the event is to let Members come and have a look at how we are going, and hopefully meet up with other FW Members in person. Please don’t expect a fully set up retail outlet, as it won’t be.
We will put a few beers on, and a sausage sizzle commencing at 4.30pm. You can have a look at some of the fish processing equipment, the general layout and the product range we will sell next year.
Our fish processing licence has been granted by WA Fisheries, however we are just going through the “objections” period before it is formally issued (7-8 January 2016). I therefore can’t sell processed products, but as indicated previously will give some “test” burley away to Members that PM me. Some equipment can be purchased but we are not really trying to sell anything, it is just a FW Members get together.
From the 11th, we will receive any second-hand gear that Members would like to place on consignment for sale in the new year. If you would like to bring anything in, you can do so between noon and 5pm up until Christmas. Just PM me to confirm date and time (I have received my licence from WA Police).
We received our initial bait order and have had a “play” with some of the specialist packs. I was really happy with the WA Pilchard quality in the bulk supply, and we will do vacuumed packaged select 6 pack (300g), 12 pack (600g) and 1kg offerings (I would want to buy these). The packaging and sealing method is not quite right yet, please don’t criticise our packaging, but this is something that we will refine before opening.
Squid tentacles (200g) and peeled prawns (100g) is probably something we will do as well, and I made a few “test” packs of these (KG and live bait lollies).
We have a heap of Mustard hooks that were “donated”. FW Members will be able to “take some home” on the day(s).
We are “giving it a crack” and encourage Members to come along. What we seek the most is feedback on what knowledgeable Members want, and a nice social gathering of like-minded individuals.
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beachsoul
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on ya
Good on you Mick and crew for getting out and having a go!
I would love to come along, but alas i live South of Mandurah and it's a bit too far to travel....
What sort of pricing are you looking at your products being retail?
Mick C
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Cost of Goods
Thanks Mate.
I haven't put together a price list yet, but as I have been going selecting the individual items I have been making sure I can sell the item at less than what you can buy it elsewhere. I hate getting ripped off and the last thing I want is that our customers feel that way.
Because we will sell a fairly select range of goods and we will buy these in reasonable quantity, I have been able to secure "acceptable" wholesale or manufacturer pricing. I have a theory that other retailers with massive ranges have to charge more because a lot of lower quality items just sit for ages so you have to balance it out.
We will also supply items in bulk, either in store or by order, and I will certainly look at discounts that would apply to these types of purchases (which will sit between wholesale and retail price).
My Christmas "job" will be to completely upgrade our web site and all the products and prices will be listed there. We are unlikely to be an internet mail out business though, but I would like people to be able to order ahead and then call in to collect a "package".
Cheers. Mick
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Stevo81
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Looking good Mick! On the
Looking good Mick! On the home straight mate
im always in Wangara so wil drop in and say hi.
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z00m
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I'll be coming for a look
I'll be coming for a look around and meet some other fishwreckers.
Mattyb84
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I'll pop in on the 17th for
I'll pop in on the 17th for a look mate keen meet a few people
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uncle
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be there
on the 10th
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rob90
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Il pop in for a look, always
Il pop in for a look, always looking for a good store close to home and meet a few of the blokes here. Looking the goods Mick
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thesupervisor
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Looks good ill come down on
Looks good ill come down on the 10th for sure
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Callum24
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snags beer and fishing gear
snags beer and fishing gear I'll come for a look on the 10th nice looking mullies mate
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Bones 79
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Will be ther on the 10 th to
Will be ther on the 10 th to meet a few fw members
420casts
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Will try get to either
Sounds great, keen to see your hard work
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big john
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Tomorrow
Anyone else heading down to Shorecatch tomorrow? Will be good to meet a few crew and have a look at Mick's operation.
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sunshine
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Working and live south of the river
But will be making the point of packing a lunch and waterbag and paying a visit soon
z00m
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Yep, I'll head up there
Yep, I'll head up there today.
Paul_86
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Bit of a busy arvo but I'm
Bit of a busy arvo but I'm gonna try get down there for a quick look around and a chat
Bones 79
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Stuck at work will try again
Stuck at work will try again next week
big john
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Cheers
Cheers for your hospitality today Mick, great to have a look at the berley mincer and industrial vac packer in action.
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uncle
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shaping up reel good
might come for another beer next week
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axey45
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