Big Als Closing Down

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Originally Posted by thomas heeger

Sad to hear Big Als Calgary is closing down.
As a matter of fact we (MarineFauna Inc., Philippines, www.marinefauna-cebu.com) have supplied them for more than 1 year. Two shipments (December 05 and January 06) to Big Als Calgary, Mr. Nate White, have not been paid yet despite several promises by Mr. White that funds have been wired already.
We are known for our quality because we have our fisher folk net catch the animals according to order only, operate a flow through system and use at no time chemicals. We paid all in advance including high compensation of the fish folk, freight as well as packing charges and Calgary Big Als refused to pay so far.
Please bear in mind when you purchase in the "special sale" that the animals have not been paid and Big Als Calgary is taking sole advantage of that.
Best regards,
Tom Heeger

It is too bad that bankruptcies end this way. I guess that is the risk of doing business. Hopefully, the franchise will cover these expenses, that is usually one of the benefits of having a franchise (buying power for the individual stores and security for the suppliers).

Anyhow, BAs was only a couple of minutes away and all though not my favorite store in town, they did have nice, friendly staff, whom were always quick to lend a hand. For that, thank you and best wishes for everyone in their future engagements.

Eric
ps. Nate are you graduating this spring or do you still have a Directed Field Studies to do?

[digital-audiophile]

Nate - I have sent you an email - (I don't have access to my shaw here at work so I'm not sure if you responded yet)

We need to hook up, I might have a few opportunities for you in the oilpatch if you are interested.

[J Feez]

Does anyone know if Big Al's is open today/tonight? I was hoping to make it down there around 6:30 - 7. Thanks

[golfbomber]

yes open today! was just there.

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by thomas heeger

Sad to hear Big Als Calgary is closing down.
As a matter of fact we (MarineFauna Inc., Philippines, www.marinefauna-cebu.com) have supplied them for more than 1 year. Two shipments (December 05 and January 06) to Big Als Calgary, Mr. Nate White, have not been paid yet despite several promises by Mr. White that funds have been wired already.
We are known for our quality because we have our fisher folk net catch the animals according to order only, operate a flow through system and use at no time chemicals. We paid all in advance including high compensation of the fish folk, freight as well as packing charges and Calgary Big Als refused to pay so far.
Please bear in mind when you purchase in the "special sale" that the animals have not been paid and Big Als Calgary is taking sole advantage of that.
Best regards,
Tom Heeger

Sorry to hear that you got stiffed Tom.

I went to your website and looked around and was very impressed with how you people do buisness.

I hope that one of the smaller shops in Calgary starts dealing with you so I can buy some of your livestock. (Since I was never a BA's customer.)

[EmilyB]

Yes, keep in mind trans-border bankruptcy isn't likely to compensate outside Canada.

[JOSH]

I was there today and they have two huge dumpsters parked out front and almost everything is cleaned out. I took a quick peak inside the dumpsters and there appeared to be alot of decent stuff inside. If I had a big truck it would be worth stopping by and digging through the trash. You never know what you might find?

If anyone does do it let me know what you find.

Josh

[G1GY]

I have a truck!

Edit:

Wanna go dumpster diving?

[prosnow]

I have a big truck 2, so umm ya meet you guys there @ 11? lmfao!

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by prosnow

I have a big truck 2, so umm ya meet you guys there @ 11? lmfao!

On my way!!