The BullGoose "Boutique" Coming Soon

[BullGoose]

I just signed a lease for a new commercial space and once I am settled in, local customers will be able to come in, by appointment, if they wish. More news will be forthcoming but, the new place will be located at 2370 West Carson Street, Suite 140 in Torrance, CA.

I will still primarily be an on-line shop and do not have the manpower (or capital) to run it as a true retail shop. That said, I will be able to provide pick-up service and/or a quick tour.

[MondoJ]

Good luck with the physical space, hope everything goes well for you.

[Antique Hoosier]

Roadtrip!!!!!!

[mretzloff]

Congratulations, Phil! That seems like a dream come true.

[sp514]

Great idea. I'm jealous of the locals!

[Mendel]

Please send me a ticket....I'll spend 2x the cost of the ticket in your store.

[BullGoose]

Thanks guys. I am a little anxious but I am definitely looking forward to it.

[Vlad]

You're opening yourself up to having a van full of B&Bers pawing and sniffing all your goods, Phil.

[morganjg]

Congrats Phil, you deserve it. Your service is top notch and you certainly have enough selection to fill a retail space. When I make my first trip to Cali, I'll be sure to stop in.

[slugg77]

Hey, according to google Cleveland to Torrance is not that bad of a road trip. Ok B and B, I will stop for an hour in Joplin, then it is Westward Ho!

[BullGoose]

You're opening yourself up to having a van full of B&Bers pawing and sniffing all your goods, Phil.

:scared: Yikes!

[Deacon Frank]

Congrats, Phil! And best of luck!

[barsuk]

Great News! See you soon:thumbup1:

[jmg]

Best of luck Phil.

:thumbup:

[KMF79]

Congratulations BullGoose! I'll have to make an appointment sometime and come on in. I've always wished there were a "real" shaving supply store that was local, so that I could smell before buying. Too bad you're not closer to the "The Valley." But that's cool. That's what all our damn freeways are for, right?

Again, congratulations and don't be too anxious. Just stay positive and keep moving forward.

[BullGoose]

Thanks guys. Progress is being made. I met with the alarm guy yesterday and will have shelving and office furniture delivered next week. :thumbup:

[pipskicks]

B&B Carpool

[brother cavefish]

oh yea, i live right next to there- is this for sure----------- send out PMs-- are you going to have an opening day 50% sale for your local bros,especially IF the bros name is PHIL too

[rxonmymind]

Road trip indeed! Hmm, Disneyland, Bullgoose, Disneyland, Bullgoose. Tough choice here. BOTH!
Through hard work, I wish you great health & prosperity. Congrats & My best to you!

[JBagKY]

That's awesome. Too bad I am on the other side of the country or else I would be heading there now. You have always been a pleasure to do business with online and I wish you all the success that you can have.

[pipskicks]

oh yea, i live right next to there- is this for sure----------- send out PMs-- are you going to have an opening day 50% sale for your local bros,especially IF the bros name is PHIL too

Opening day 50% sale?? Time to get a tent and camp out in Torrance!

[mikeschu]

Opening day 50% sale?? Time to get a tent and camp out in Torrance!

The only thing that would slow me down if that would happen is the traffic on 405. :lol:

[BullGoose]

Thanks guys...Progress is being made. Shelves were installed on Tuesday, the phone line was installed Wednesday and the alarm system was installed yesterday. It is getting there but, there is still a lot of work to do.

[chuckr9]

Does this mean you will not have a "Bullgoose Office" at the Postal Facility (no more super fast shipping)? Best Wishes for your new Opportunity!

[barsuk]

Can't wait!

[barneykiller]

I work in RPV so I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. My paycheck might not make it to the bank next week...
seriously though this is great news. I'll no longer have to drive out to chino hills (WCS) to buy new shaving stuff :)

[BullGoose]

Does this mean you will not have a "Bullgoose Office" at the Postal Facility (no more super fast shipping)? Best Wishes for your new Opportunity!

The new location is only two blocks from the main post office. :w00t:

[brother cavefish]

The new location is only two blocks from the main post office. :w00t:I hope you have an opening day party-----is so let me know

[cb91710]

Awesome man! Always good to see our friends expanding.

It would be nice to go at least limited-hours retail... perhaps you could find a local B&Ber who is retired and looking for something to do? I'll give you a call in about 20 years if I don't get a job at Gunslingers :wink:

[Malaspina]

Congrats Phil!

[Billyum]

Congratulations on the new store. That's like right down the street from me! I've always (well, ever since I began this hobby) wanted to go to a shaving store to be able to smell some stuff before I decide what to buy. I look forward to you settling in and being able to make an appointment to make a purchase with you!

[armenakadino]

Awesome being able to get supplies locally, congrats on expanding

[Triad]

Congrats Phil!! Will you be setup by the middle of july? :w00t:

[kingping]

Congrats Phil. As the proprietor of three "brick and mortar" retail locations I understand clearly the amount of work involved with moving/setting up a business. You said the retail/pick-up side of things will be by appointment; are you planning on setting up an informal lobby/showroom for recieving your guests, or more of a "here's my desk and let me show you the warehouse" kind of thing? Will you have hot coffee available? An on-site shave den w/ hot towels and a barber's chair? A mini-bar? Big screen monitor for mantic59 and Seraphim videos? :w00t:

Sorry. Got carried away. Have fun in the new site!

[BullGoose]

Congrats Phil. As the proprietor of three "brick and mortar" retail locations I understand clearly the amount of work involved with moving/setting up a business. You said the retail/pick-up side of things will be by appointment; are you planning on setting up an informal lobby/showroom for recieving your guests, or more of a "here's my desk and let me show you the warehouse" kind of thing? Will you have hot coffee available? An on-site shave den w/ hot towels and a barber's chair? A mini-bar? Big screen monitor for mantic59 and Seraphim videos? :w00t:

Sorry. Got carried away. Have fun in the new site!

:001_smile Thank you. At first it will be more of a "here is my office and let me show you around the warehouse". Eventually, I would like to set up a showroom and hot coffee is always a good idea.

[BullGoose]

Congrats Phil!! Will you be setup by the middle of july? :w00t:

I will certainly be moved by the middle of July. In fact, I will be moved by the middle of June. It will take awhile before I am completely set up though.

[pipskicks]

As long as we can come see some brushes and maybe buy some stuff if the SWMBO allows!

[Phoenix.]

Has the store opened up yet, any updates?

[BullGoose]

Has the store opened up yet, any updates?

It is open as an on-line store only right now. At some point (hopefully this fall) I will have a pick-up service but that will have to wait until I have employees. The main update is that I was able to install new shipping software which then allowed me to offer an additional shipping option and automatic tracking. One step at a time.

[Phoenix.]

It is open as an on-line store only right now. At some point (hopefully this fall) I will have a pick-up service but that will have to wait until I have employees. The main update is that I was able to install new shipping software which then allowed me to offer an additional shipping option and automatic tracking. One step at a time.

Oh ok that's good, Im fairly close to Torrance and for the meanwhile I will build up my funds to hopefully get something from you in the future.

[Phog Allen]

Sounds great Phil. If I ever get back to the left coast I now have two, possibly three wet shaving stores tooogle over. Good thing I live in the middle of cattle country where I am safe from such daily temptations.

Cheers, Todd

[armenakadino]

any updates with when the store will be open

[KodiakAttack]

Very exciting Phil, congratulations! Maybe ill make a trip down there soon, I head down that direction around once a month anyway. Would be great to meet you.

[Dude]

Congratulations Phil- kindly advise when you are ready for a walk in customer-!

[neilz4]

Very cool! Once I am back home I'll be sure to find a reason to go down to Torrance heh

[Conscientious Dennis]

Congratulations Phil. I just placed my first order with you today and I'm glad I did.:thumbup:

[pipskicks]

Any updates on being able to visit the storefront?

[BullGoose]

Any updates on being able to visit the storefront?

<sigh> I hope to allow pickups by the holidays but it won't really be a storefront that you can browse. This deadline though is dependent on a number of things including hiring employees. We'll see. I have been moved in for several months and am slowly getting things in shape.

[pipskicks]

I understand, it's running two businesses at once, it must be really difficult.

Even if things are messy, I bet a lot of people (or at least me) would love to be able to check out a product or two, just to be able to look at it/check scent, before buying. I think that would be big part of going to a storefront to just see/smell/feel before buying.
I would love to go digging through that messy place though :) Would be like digging through an antique shop full of candy!

[KodiakAttack]

Hey Phil, post more pics! :thumbup:

[Phoenix.]

Any news on the store?

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

It isn't complete unless the Weimaraner is in the pic, Phil.:thumbup1:

[BullGoose]

It isn't complete unless the Weimaraner is in the pic, Phil.:thumbup1:

Definitely...Ginger is the Supervisor. :001_cool:

[mretzloff]

Congratulations, Phil! We need more pictures :wink: :biggrin:

[Stubble]

Recently placed my first order on the Bullgoose site and was amazed at how fast the item shipped. His shipping was also lower than I would have paid if I ordered my item direct from the manufacturer. Fantastic.

There was a slight flaw, from the manufacturer, in my item. When I let Phil know about it, he promptly shipped out another one. I got my replacement around the time I would have generally expected the first to come...the shipping was that superb.

I'm one who will always shop based on customer service. I don't even care if I have to pay a bit more on an item, it's just that worth it to me. I can honestly say that based on my experience with Bullgoose that if I'm buying a new shaving item I'll always check there first to see if he has it. Thanks for the great service Phil. If I'm ever in the area, I'll be sure and make an appointment to see you in person.

[MoJoe]

Congrats, Phil. Hopefully, business will take me to SoCal soon. Sadly, all of my west coast trips have been to the Bay Area lately.

[deruitem]

Now if someone could open a store in the D ! That would be great

[Phoenix.]

I don't understand, is it really open yet?

[Piper Down]

I'm sure you've already thought of this, but what about opening for four hours on a Saturday—sort of an open house, advertised in advance. I bet a bunch of us would show up and buy stuff.

Just a thought. . . .

[BullGoose]

I'm sure you've already thought of this, but what about opening for four hours on a Saturday—sort of an open house, advertised in advance. I bet a bunch of us would show up and buy stuff.

Just a thought. . . .

I have thought about it but I just cannot do it until I hire somebody (or more realistically hire a few people).

[kharb22]

I also had a great experience ordering from your site. Easy to use and navigate and super fast shipping. I really like all your DE blade sampler packs. Thank you for the great service.

[Howl1nWolf]

Congrats! As a fan of your site and a huge 49ers fan I'll have to make the trip from Maine sometime