Cold Steel Parking Lot Sale in Ventura - May 16th Meet Discussion Thread

dumptech · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 09:40 PM

Hope this doesn't sound like an advertisement but I'm a big fan of Cold Steel knives. Their corporate headquarters is here in Ventura and they're having aparking lot sale May 16 and 17. If you like knives, you'll love this.

F354JOE · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 10:50 PM

I do have a fetish for knives. I just might have to make it out to see what they have.

dumptech · #3 (**permalink**) 02-13-2009, 09:17 AM

Let's just call it a deep, respectful appreciation for a well made tool. Spent way too much money last year. Most of that was Christmas gifts for the family. I did pick up a few toys for myself.

SteveBricks · #4 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 08:52 AM

I'm bringing this back up to the top because I think it might be a nice get together spot for May.

What do you think?

bpounds · #5 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveBricks

I'm bringing this back up to the top because I think it might be a nice get together spot for May.

What do you think?

I like the idea, because it is the height of strawberry season in Ventura/Oxnard, home of the world's finest strawberries. I am not allowed to visit that area without buying a half tray.

In fact, that is strawberry festival weekend:
May Events and Festivals for Ventura County
California Strawberry Festival

Knives are cool too.
Here is the special sale info:
http://www.coldsteel.com/sales.html

F354JOE · #6 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 02:48 PM

I think it would be a great idea as well. I will be on a state line turn around on Saturday. Would this be on Sunday?

dumptech · #7 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 02:22 PM

I'm glad that this is generating some interest. It's two days, May 16 and 17. It's always a zoo but the bargains are worth it. Everyone entering has to sign a waiver in case someone is careless. Everything is extreamly sharp and not all of the customers have good environmental awareness (some are just plain stupid.) If this does turn into a G2G, I'll help out as best I can. There are many camp grounds in the area for those traveling long distances with RVs. The Strawberry Festival is about 10 miles away. Bring lots of $$$$$$$ (and Band Aids!)

F350SoCalQT · #8 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 03:07 PM

I'm definitely down for this

bla1879 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009, 11:44 AM

hey im down for a ventura meet! its about time we headed back up this way anyhow!

SteveBricks · #10 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 08:28 AM

Bringing this to the top -

Serg450 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveBricks

Bringing this to the top -

So Steve this is the May G2G for sure?

SteveBricks · #12 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 02:52 PM

I haven't started a sign up thread yet, but if there's no problems with the date or anything else (the event is two days - the 16th and the 17th) it will be.

That's kind of why I had the title modified to "discussion thread" - so we can iron anything out that might be wrinkled.

Serg450 · #13 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 02:57 PM

I suggest we shoot for saturday. And maybe post a link to the event if there even is one.

SteveBricks · #14 (**permalink**) 04-12-2009, 02:58 PM

There's a link to the event somewhere in the first few posts of this thread.

dumptech · #15 (**permalink**) 04-13-2009, 09:29 AM

Steve, let me know if you need me to do anything. You can call or E-mail me if needed. These things are a lot of fun, like a feeding frenzy. A very diverse crowd always shows up so the customers are as entertaining as the merchandise. The weather should be nice, too.