Pier 19 Store Closing [Archive] - Winnipesaukee Forum

Lake Fan

10-09-2008, 01:31 PM

I've heard that the Pier 19 store is closing for good after this weekend. Any suggestions for another port of call in that area for those bread/milk/eggs/newspaper runs and ice cream fixes? Is there anything like that at Melvin Village?

My source tells me the store is on the market - maybe someone will keep it going?

Orion

10-09-2008, 05:04 PM

Maybe it's the seasonal nature of that store, but it seems that it should be straightforward to be able to make a go of it there, unless the overhead costs are extreme. There is a captive audience with the private docks there and it is the only area within 8 miles (by boat) to go for food, ice cream, beer, snacks, burgers, etc. It also is convenient for all those islanders in the Moultonborough/Tuftonboro with a dock for boaters to come in and buy. There's also the gas pumps! The current store wasn't even using all of the facility, so there was a lot more room to put more durable goods as a convenience/attraction. If I was looking for a business I would give it a go.

Waterbaby

10-09-2008, 05:23 PM

If I was looking for a business I would give it a go.

Now there's an interesting thought. Never having been there I am totally unfamiliar with the property.......... so it's strictly seasonal? Anyone know if there are living quarters on the premises? Or if it's truly listed and with whom? Thanks in advance.

(Please note -- I am a licensed real estate agent, albeit "inactive" status -- Code of Ethics and my own personal ethics dictate that I disclose this fact.)

TomC

10-09-2008, 05:37 PM

Lake Fan

10-09-2008, 08:23 PM

I'm unclear on whether this is a normal seasonal shutdown or that the store will not re-open in the spring. Can you clarify?

The people operating the store are relocating out of state. The building is owned by Buddy Leroux's estate I heard and is for sale.

Grant

10-13-2008, 08:43 AM

I'm unclear on whether this is a normal seasonal shutdown or that the store will not re-open in the spring. Can you clarify?

It's been open year-round under the current management/ownership, so this sounds permanent. Hopefully someone will pick it up, although with credit markets are awful as they are, it could be tough to get the funds necessary to get a viable market off the ground.

Shame. But I bet it'll be back. After all, there's really nothing between Skelley's and Wolfeboro.

Just Wonderin

10-13-2008, 09:04 PM

The store is closing for the winter...There have been other winters, in the past, when the store has closed. I think everyone will agree that this has not been the best summer for many area merchants, so the decision to close for the winter is probably a good one. The current manager is relocating, but the Le Roux family may reopen in the Spring. I don't believe any decision has been made to permanently close the store at this time.

Grant

10-13-2008, 09:25 PM

Thanks for the info. Yes, it's been a tough year across the board. Here's hoping it re-opens. I can't imagine it wouldn't. It's such a great location, and has certainly saved us over the course of many years.

JTA

10-14-2008, 08:36 AM

Many of us in the Tuftonboro Island area have used the Pier 19 store for many years and it's a great convenience. If the store business plus property is up for sale, it may be a case of the land being worth more than a seasonal convenience store can support (in mortgage, etc.). Most of us hope it will reopen.

Orion

10-14-2008, 11:00 AM

Lates I've heard, not confirmed, is that they are looking for a buyer, but if none found by Spring, the current operator will reopen in Spring. Hope so!

looniac

10-14-2008, 01:33 PM

How about the place on 109A that (I think) is also the post office? It's been there forever.

P.S. Grant, wassup with the plane next to your place?

Zee

10-15-2008, 07:07 PM

Looniac, I think you are referring to the Center Tuftonboro Store and post office on 109A. Other than Skelley's and Pier 19, it is the only convenience store in Tuftonboro. Unfortunately it is easily a couple of miles away from the lake shore. Years ago there was a small store in Melvin Village on rt. 109 but that hasn't been open for a "dog's age".

houstonbecky

10-19-2008, 07:48 PM

Does anyone know who this business is listed through?

hazelnut

03-25-2009, 05:05 PM

To anyone on the East Side of the lake and the Tuftonboro Island area.
GOOD NEWS:

From the Cow Island Website Forum:

"03-24-2009 04:26 PM ET (US) Pier 19 Store - rumor is true. Roger and Jan will be running the store again this summer."

:cheers:

Grant

03-25-2009, 09:10 PM

Ah, yes, and for those of us within a couple of miles of this store, this is very, very good news. I promise to patronize early and often...beginning in a few weeks, if it's open...

Thanks for the heads up. Spread the word.

dmjr

03-30-2009, 08:15 AM

Has anyone heard if Pier 19 will be open this summer? I have heard that they are not going to be open and I have also heard they are just going to open part time. Any ideas?

hazelnut

03-30-2009, 09:23 AM

Has anyone heard if Pier 19 will be open this summer? I have heard that they are not going to be open and I have also heard they are just going to open part time. Any ideas?

Uhhhhhhhh what? ha ha ha read the post that was 2 before yours. :laugh:

dmjr

03-30-2009, 12:50 PM

Ok, thanks, my bad the whole page did not load and I did not see it.

KTO

03-31-2009, 01:08 AM

Is that the one with the snack bar area on the side? If so, that's my favorite place to jetski to lunch with my friends! It better be open! :)

hazelnut

03-31-2009, 06:24 AM

KTO,

Yes it has a snack bar, Ice Cream, etc. located in Tuftonboro at 19 Mile Bay.

Islander2

03-31-2009, 06:05 PM

Anyone been to 19 Mile Bay this weekend, to see if the store is open, or if any they are getting ready to open? With the ice as it is, it wont be long, and it will take a bit of time to get the store ready to open.

Got to get back to waxing the boat....

RPM

04-23-2009, 10:07 AM

Summer, Saturday morning. 10 to14 people jam into my deck boat( v hull )
WE leave Morrison cove with everything necessary to spend a day on the most beautiful lake in the world. But ,alas, our coolers and picnic baskets are empty
FEAR NOT !. 10 minuets later we putt ,with Dow island to our starboard and Nine Acre to our port,toward the Graveyard.We pass, with the Graveyard to our right and Pistol Island to our left, out into more open waters. AND THERE IT IS!
PIER 19. AN oases in the middle of Utopia.WE leave PIER 19 coolers stocked full, bags of Chester fried chicken.subs, pizza, and snacks.( I know not exactly a low fat cruise ) But who cares ?!.
Sunday .After the cookout, we now take 2 boats over to PIER 19, for ice cream. It doesn't get any better than this Folks. Please dont scare us again.

Lakewinn1

04-23-2009, 10:12 AM

What are the gas prices over there?

Islander2

04-23-2009, 01:17 PM

Lakewinn1,

RPM's post starts "Summer", and since Summer has not yet arrived... nothing yet. Was at the store Friday and Sunday, and no one around, and no lights on. Don't know when or if they will open. Lots of fishing activity out front, on the "private" docks, but nothing going on at the store. Hope it opens soon, as it is convenient.

Lakewinn1

04-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Islander2 ... Thanks for the update please keep us posted as to activity... Thanks again

Lakesrider

04-24-2009, 07:01 AM

Just curious, if it does not open will there still be gas?

Just Wonderin

04-27-2009, 02:41 AM

If Pier 19 Convenience doesn't open, my guess is that there will be no gas either, since it ran through the store...but, rumor has it, that the store is supposed to open...mid May perhaps.

Dog's Ear

04-27-2009, 09:41 AM

The store will open on May 15th. I believe the gas docks will be open as well.

LIforrelaxin

04-28-2009, 11:06 AM

The store will open on May 15th. I believe the gas docks will be open as well.

This is good and welcome news.... I was by there this weekend and was a little concerned.