Capital Iron
#21
Posted 19 December 2012 - 09:54 AM
Has anybody seen a musubi press in town? Usually made of plastic, rectangle, used for pressing the rice and SPAM delicacy that is popular in Hawaii.
#22
Posted 19 December 2012 - 10:30 AM
I'll deffintly check out capital iron. That's great if they sell fabrics and cooking stuff, that takes care of two things I don't have to look for. I don't mind paying more for kitchen stuff, but I cook a lot, and I literally donated almost everything to goodwill back in Nova Scotia, so right now I need to just replace everything, I'll worry about getting high quality later. All I brought with me is my aluminum angel cake pan and two skillets donated by mom, moms are awesome like that!
Thanks everyone for responding.
#23
Posted 19 December 2012 - 09:55 PM
...I literally donated almost everything to goodwill back in Nova Scotia, so right now I need to just replace everything, I'll worry about getting high quality later.
I should mention that if you ever need a complete kitchen for next to nothing, check out the Tuesday afternoon auction at Lund's on Fort Street. Sometimes they'll have the entire contents of a kitchen including the junk drawer all boxed up ready for bidding. I saw a box once that even included someone's powerful prescription medicine.
They also have nails, bolts, washers and nuts in galvanized, brass and stainless, as well as fine-thread - all that you can purchase by the unit. Three bolts, three nuts and two washers? No problem.
They also have split-pins and springs, and rubber grommets, O-rings, all kinds of stuff you can buy one at a time.
This is great about Capital Iron. Those damn box store packages have ruined the hardware store. Gotta love being able to buy just as much as you need.
Now is a good time to go there for rainwear.
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#24
Posted 20 February 2014 - 07:40 AM
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 22, 9:30am-5:30pm
**WHERE: 975 Langford Pkwy, West Shore
(Not at Sidney or Victoria location)
Please bring your resume, great attitude and eagerness to join an incredible, family-owned business.
*Emailed resumes will not be accepted, please come to job fair.
#27
Posted 05 April 2014 - 02:33 PM
This is the most awesome store - they have Bormioli Rocco Fido glass jar gaskets (the real Italian ones)!
#28
Posted 10 March 2016 - 01:25 PM
Store St. Expansion?
Is this a new Capital Iron building? If so I wonder if it will house more than just their seasonal patio / outdoor stuff? I think that merchandise is currently stored in those containers during the winter. Also, what will they do with the empty lot that will be freed up? You can see the Capital Iron sign and some of their patio furniture in the fenced area by the orange cones.
Edited by Gary H, 10 March 2016 - 06:22 PM.
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#29
Posted 10 March 2016 - 01:42 PM
Since there is that newly paved access road, the lot that is currently used for their outdoor stuff could become their customer parking lot.
#30
Posted 10 March 2016 - 04:02 PM
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#32
Posted 04 May 2016 - 01:40 PM
I can confirm that it's just for storage, so not an extension of the store.
They were using it as an extension of the store this past weekend... had patio furniture and clearance items in there.
#33
Posted 04 May 2016 - 02:06 PM
Hmm, go figure, I guess they changed their mind.
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#34
Posted 27 September 2016 - 09:47 PM
i got a little garden stool there for 90% off, it was 24.99 down to 2.49
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#35
Posted 15 October 2022 - 04:45 AM
Capital Iron, the Store Street landmark that evolved from a ship-scrapping business in the 1930s to a retailer selling everything from cookware and clothing to hot tubs, tools and antiques, is shutting its doors permanently on Dec. 17.
The family-run general store with the slogan “there’s no store like it” has been a special place where generations of Victorians could find camping and fishing equipment, patio furniture and hardware or forage the basement’s treasure trove of nautical parts and pieces.
“It’s sad, it’s pretty raw,” co-owner Mike Black said Friday after a staff meeting.
In a statement, he said he’s closing the store with a “heavy heart,” blaming the pandemic.
“[We] have survived a world war and numerous recessions, but could not overcome the huge number of challenges that arose from COVID-19.”
The company will close its Langford location at the same time in December.
The Capital Iron in Sidney closed three years ago after the company chose not to renew its lease because of lack of space to display its best-selling items like patio furniture and barbecues.
https://www.timescol...0-years-5959328
#36
Posted 15 October 2022 - 07:08 AM
I wonder what will happen with the property?
#37
Posted 15 October 2022 - 07:14 AM
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#38
Posted 15 October 2022 - 07:16 AM
More condos eventually I would guess.
#39
Posted 15 October 2022 - 07:31 AM
Capital Iron lost their focus years ago. They put themselves into direct competition with the likes of MEC and Bed Bath and Beyond while watching the regions largest Canadian Tire, Lowes, and Home Depot get constructed less than 10 minutes from their front door on the Westshore.
About 5 weeks ago, Capital Iron informed their long time credit and account customers that all Capital Iron accounts would be closed immediately.
In that notice to their customers, they accounted for this closure as a result of "staffing issues" ... but it seemed obvious at the time that something more substantial was afoot.
Capital Irons departure leave Castle as the only hardware store of substance in the downtown area.
Upon receipt of the Capital iron notice regarding customer accounts, we wasted no time in opening a new account at the well stocked and well established Castle Building Supplies.
Edited by Spy Black, 15 October 2022 - 07:32 AM.
#40
Posted 15 October 2022 - 08:30 AM
“Mike shared the news with us on Friday, and like him and everyone who cherishes this unique store, we also feel sad. The Capital Iron Retail Store means a lot to the Black family and the community, and that’s why when we purchased Capital Iron Lands two years ago, we invited them to stay in a long-term lease without a rent increase. We were looking forward to working with Mike, along with other current tenants, on our plans for the community. We wish Mike and his family the best and thank them for their tremendous contribution to Victoria.”
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