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Rima Shop in Philipsburg

Posted By: gtaylor

Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/23/2016 11:26 PM

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Pattisxm said:
I am not sure if they sell retail, but they are located across the road from Chippie cafe in Philipsburg.



I hadn't seen the Pattisxm post in an older thread, but she is right on.

I made it my mission to find the Rima shop if it existed, and it does, right where Patti says, across the street from Chippie Café.

Yes, they do retail.

I bought three shirts for $30, those that I remember on Pondfill were three for $20.

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It's behind the big antenna towers of the building on Pondfill road.
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gary
Posted By: jmbcomms

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/26/2016 01:57 PM

That's a big change if they do retail...it's mainly wholesale.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/26/2016 02:22 PM

Gary--I missed this post to begin with, I guess. Looks like some place I need to check out, for sure! I can't tell from the front of the store--how big is it, compared to the size of the old store??
Posted By: gtaylor

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/29/2016 01:03 AM

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jmbcomms said:
That's a big change if they do retail...it's mainly wholesale.


We got wholesale prices on Pondfill because we bought a lot. Mr 'Rima' and son always gave me a free hat on our first visit.

Walked in to the new location and got prices higher than previous, but not sure if inflation or whatever. $10 for previous $7 shirts.

Have you been there?

gary
Posted By: gtaylor

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/29/2016 01:12 AM

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Carol_Hill said:
Gary--I missed this post to begin with, I guess. Looks like some place I need to check out, for sure! I can't tell from the front of the store--how big is it, compared to the size of the old store??


A mere fraction of the space of the pondfill shop but still lots of 'stuff'.


gary
Posted By: SandS

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/29/2016 12:18 PM

So what is the bottom line? Can anyone walk in and shop?
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/29/2016 01:09 PM

thanks. Will have to check it out next time.
Posted By: ProfLangue

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/29/2016 05:17 PM

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SandS said:
So what is the bottom line? Can anyone walk in and shop?


I'll check it out after July 9th.
Posted By: gtaylor

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 06/30/2016 02:07 AM

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SandS said:
So what is the bottom line? Can anyone walk in and shop?


That's what we have done twice now, this visit.

gary
Posted By: oceanview17

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 07/03/2016 01:37 AM

They must great shirts 3 for 30$ LOLs. I hope you don't get caught in the rain wearing one.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 07/03/2016 12:20 PM

Honestly, their stuff is usually quite good. I'm wearing a Rima sundress now that I've had several years and has been washed many, many times and it is still in great shape. And back then, I know I was getting them for well under $10.
Posted By: gtaylor

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 07/03/2016 10:33 PM

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oceanview17 said:
They must great shirts 3 for 30$ LOLs. I hope you don't get caught in the rain wearing one.


They are wonderful shirts!

I've been wearing one this evening (before reading TTOL) that I have had for over 10 years, and it is in great shape. For travel it gets stuffed in a packing cube (with the others) and shakes out and ready to wear.

My 'pajamas' are a beachwear set from Rima that is nearly as old.

My wife has lounging gowns eight to ten years old.

Pretty sure that my mom now has several (as gifts).

gary

p.s. It would be nice if their prices were the same as back in the day, but I'm happy with $10.
Posted By: ProfLangue

Re: Rima Shop in Philipsburg - 07/14/2016 10:02 PM

Yes, it is exactly where explained. We passed it one day and it appeared to be closed. We had to return to Philipsburg (a new arrival, who had to see "her jeweler" lol). We passed it again and decided to push on the door; it appears to be empty but is, indeed, open.
It's a mere shadow of its former self, but if you're passing, you might want to stop.
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