Bigs als in Calgary Decemebr 1st

[Pan]

I Never saw the Big Als in Calgary, Saw the one in Edmonton..very expensive, though they did price match minus shipping but not happily. Didn't like the shark in the tank, but other than that they seemed okay, more store than enthusiast though. Think more competition will help or will it matter?

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Competition is always a good thing

[digital-audiophile]

This makes me 50% happy, I really liked Big Al's, allthough I think the main reason were the awesome people that worked there. The 50% that makes me angry is that it is in the NE!!

When BA was here before it was nice and close to home, does Calgary really need another fish store in the north quadrant of the city.

Perhaps this was the best location they could get, but you think their marketing people would have looked at the demographics of Calgary and figured out that a store in the south would be a win, just becuase a lot of people in the south including myself hate having to drive across this stupid city to get to a LFS.


Sorry for the rant, I am happy they are back, like any other LFS they have their strong points and weak points but it will be nice to see them back.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

...does Calgary really need another fish store in the north quadrant of the city.

AMEN, brotha.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I would, however, drive all the way up North for some of those $16 clams I keep hearing so much about

[Delphinus]

Indeed, "AMEN." Couldn't agree more with Greg and Drew. Big Al's strength were the people that worked there. I was able to visit the store at least once a week and chat it up with the guys (and gals).

But yeah ... I couldn't be more disappointed with the choice of location. Being on the extreme south end of the city, I'm afraid I won't be able to visit there except on extremely rare occasions. They really should have returned to the south. Being where I am, I do notice the northern-ness of all the LFS's (except for Elite, thank you THANK you Colby, for opening a store in the south!!!)

Yay to Big Al's return, a big BOO to their choice of location!

[Delphinus]

Ok good point, I might try a little harder for a $16 clam. Ok Big Als, set it up, $16 clams and I'm there!!!

[Tyson]

I'm with you on that point, i can't stand driving to the north for a look at what just came in.

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

This makes me 50% happy, I really liked Big Al's, allthough I think the main reason were the awesome people that worked there. The 50% that makes me angry is that it is in the NE!!

When BA was here before it was nice and close to home, does Calgary really need another fish store in the north quadrant of the city.

Perhaps this was the best location they could get, but you think their marketing people would have looked at the demographics of Calgary and figured out that a store in the south would be a win, just becuase a lot of people in the south including myself hate having to drive across this stupid city to get to a LFS.


Sorry for the rant, I am happy they are back, like any other LFS they have their strong points and weak points but it will be nice to see them back.

[Big Al's BC]

We are glad to hear that the Calgary franchisee finally found a new location. That city is growing in leaps and bounds!
We love Calgary!

Big Al's BC

[danny zubot]

Who's interested in some $600 Japanese Brains? I'll bring them in on prepaid orders

Can I scrub tanks on weekends to pay for one Albert?

Seriously though, what information on Calgary's population would lead any fish vendor to believe that having another store open up in the noth east would be more benificial than the south end? Are there more people in the north east that keeps aquariums?

I'm glad to have more competition and selection I guess. But its getting to the point where there are so many stores up there that I haven't even been to all of them? I don't even know where Red coral or Ocean's is!