Klingspoor return to triangle?

[Skillet]

Does anyone have any inside scoop of the progress of Klingspoor opening a location in the Raleigh/Durham area?

 

[Henry W]

Sorry I'm not privy to any inside info.

Coleman and KWS themselves of course have the real info, and I am CERTAIN they will share when they can. I know that they have the criteria of within 10 miles of my house as the primary concern. (@Coleman - if you need a reminder of my address I can share that again ). I am feeling the withdrawal symptoms - as my vehicle autopilots to your former location every time I am close.

I'm also fairly certain that it is a balancing act of location location location vs cost - adding in that the preferred store is much larger than a typical retail shop in a plaza - more like a department store footprint. And these days gyms are grabbing up that sort of space, at least the ones I am aware of in my day to day driving..

 

[woodlaker2]

It's been a while.

 

[Berta]

Prices have gone crazy.
The closest location to me is Winston-Salem. (I live in the Sandhills)
It is a nice store. I will be making a list of what I need before I go.

 

[drw]

I really miss having them in our area and I miss the folks that worked there. I am not sure of all of their relocation requirements, but they are obviously hard to meet.

 

[John Laine]

Does anyone have any inside scoop of the progress of Klingspoor opening a location in the Raleigh/Durham area?

Nope

 

[Hmerkle]

Have a look at this: https://ncwoodworker.net/forums/ind...cary-is-temporarily-closing.84974/post-792257
Expecially note Post #62 from July "Still on the look out. Been a tough road. Nice spots - too much money! Perfect money - not nice spots! Still have ear to the ground for a great spot that works for us."

I don't think anything has changed and KWS is still on the hunt.

 

[woodworkingshop.com]

Hello all, thank you for the kind words about our store and staff. Right now, we don't have any great leads. As many have said, the price of real estate in this market is crazy. However, we plan to keep looking and while we are away, let us know what you need. Ask about our shipping discounts for Raleigh/Durham/Cary customers.

Hopefully you all plan to attend our 26th Annual Klingspor Extravaganza Oct 23/24 in Hickory.
Extravaganza Link

Thank you.

Coleman

 

[mgreene93]

The Charlotte area would be a great location as well. Maybe even in Monroe.