Kicking Off the Season: Day 2 of the Pre Season Sale

It is Day 2 of our annual Labor Day Pre Season Ski and Snowboard sale. For me it is like Homecoming - I see so many of my favorite people in one weekend and it really gets me excited for the upcoming season.

One of the best parts this year is that our Monroeville sale is in the new Monroeville Convention Center. It is a great facility and moving in was really easy because of how it is set up. I have to admit I was a bit worried about people finding us in the new location but given how busy we were yesterday I guess there was no problem.

I love unpacking the merchandise - it is kind of like unwrapping holiday decorations "Oh, I love this jacket!" or "This is one of my favorite sweatshirts".

Loading the skis and snowboards into the Convention Center I thought of how great each one of them performed when we were out testing them.

I am always amazed at what we are able to find to bring to the sale and the great prices we put on the merchandise. The snowsport industry is one of the last great places for true craftsmanship and quality so when something is on sale like this it is truly a great deal - not a mark down of previously overpriced merchandise.

Even though it is Day 2 and we were really busy yesterday there is still great merchandise left.

We have racks of great t-shirts and hoodies.



Pants and jackets from some great snowboard lines,



even great fashion merchandise.



Accessories are one of the best reasons to hit the sale - hats, thermals, socks and gloves are at their lowest prices of the season. Even if you don't ski or snowboard - in Pittsburgh EVERYONE needs warm gear.

So whether it is for yourself or gifts for this Holiday Season or just to say Hi, we still have two days left today and tomorrow, Sunday and Monday 10am to 5pm.

Pre Season Sale is a Wrap

So the Willi's Labor Day Pre Season Sale has wrapped up in Pittsburgh for another year. I left tear down at the Greentree Sportsplex just before they cleared out the last few bits and pieces to be packed away for another year. I hear tear down at the Expomart is going equally fast.

If you missed it this year don’t worry – we have lots of great stuff in the store and there is still the Pre Season Sale up at Seven Springs October 4th and 5th. This is a great sale because there is so much going on up at the resort. We’ll be setting up in the store instead of the convention hall this year so that will make us closer to some of the festivities. It will be interesting for sure!

Hope to see you there or on the slopes,

Kjerstin

Pre Season Sale Set Up Going Well

The Sale set up here at the Greentree Sports Complex is going well. It is Wednesday at 2:00 and we are over 1/2 way done. Tomorrow we have to do this all over again on the other side of the city in the Monroeville Expomart. Friday will be saved for the loose ends and last minute details before we open at 9:00 am on Saturday.

Hope to see you there!

Kjersin

Pre Season Sale '08

Since I work from home, sitting alone at a computer for most of my work getting a chance to get out and really work and be with people is actually fun for me. I only got to unload boxes for a couple couple of hours each day but the team we have setting up the sale this year has been working like dogs. Now, Friday afternoon we are just about to lock the doors to open at 9:00 tomorrow moring for the annual Labor Day Pre-Season Sale.

The Sale weekend is one of my favorites weekends. Everyone, staff, reps and customers are all so excited for the coming season. It is as much a social gathering as a foraging expedition. The biggest problem is that with that much merchandise and confusion you can walk out with stuff you don't need and forgetting what you do need. The key is to have a list and a plan before you walk in. If you spend a little time thinking about what you need (see my previous entries about investment buying) you will be prepared when the snow flies - hopefully it will be early this season.

Hope to see you at the sale or on the slopes!

Kjerstin