Shell Station Hwy 466A . What's going on?

[MSGirl]

Went by the Shell Station for gas today at 466A and all the pumps were down and no price for gas listed on the marque. What's going on?

[MikeV]

Same here. I had to go to Pinellas.

[justjim]

When you are not competitive, that can happen. You go out of business.

This could be good news as perhaps someone will take over and their prices will be more in line with others in the area.

[newguyintv]

When you are not competitive, that can happen. You go out of business.

This could be good news as perhaps someone will take over and their prices will be more in line with others in the area.

Never mind the Gas Station, what about the Blue Plate Diner?

[jchase]

I heard they didn't pay their gas bill!

[applesoffh]

They were closed yesterday, also.

[redwitch]

Their computer is down. They're hoping it will be fixed by this evening.

[delima2000]

Blue plate deli is open. Had lunch today. Gas station computers down. Brought friends for the perch dinner and again two thumbs up on the perch

[lambchop285]

This has been going on for years... go to Marathon - competition is the best remedy..

[CFrance]

Blue plate deli is open. Had lunch today. Gas station computers down. Brought friends for the perch dinner and again two thumbs up on the perch
Oh thank goodness. I haven't gotten the lake perch yet.

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Their prices have been cheaper then the Shells on 466. They'll be open when the computer comes back on line. Place is packed in the morning with all the contractors but for gas and breakfast. This latest owner is doing a good job.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I have never been to that station. They are the most expensive in the area.

[jukerocks]

The guys running this gas station are idiots only in business to make money at outrageous prices. We should boycott this station.

[Jima64]

Are you referring to gas prices way up there or just prices in general?

[skip0358]

I paid $2.10 a gallon for Regular last week. Not high at all.

[Topspinmo]

Oh thank goodness. I haven't gotten the lake perch yet.

What is lake perch? Carp or it Asia cousin starts with T:shocked:

[Topspinmo]

some got double posted

[Topspinmo]

The guys running this gas station are idiots only in business to make money at outrageous prices. We should boycott this station.


Why else would they be in business:D

[Chatbrat]

I almost bought gas there the other week. changed my mind for the following reasons:
1) they charge extra for credit card purchases
2) they were 35 cents a gallon higher then Sam's where I get an additional 5% cash back

Our cars require minimum octane of 91--not suggested

[Chi-Town]

Where gas stations make money is not at the pump but at the convenience store. And we sure pay for that convenience.

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Shell is back open and pumping. $2.13 9/10. Cheaper then 466 was yesterday.
Glad so many people don't like him it's right around the corner from my house and when you use the Shell CC from Publix $50. card for $40 with the coupon it's a real bargain. Now I know I'm going to hear Publix is to expensive.

[Fredwms]

Shell is back open and pumping. $2.13 9/10. Cheaper then 466 was yesterday.
Glad so many people don't like him it's right around the corner from my house and when you use the Shell CC from Publix $50. card for $40 with the coupon it's a real bargain. Now I know I'm going to hear Publix is to expensive.

We pay $3.49 a gallon in California. Who would complaint about $2.13??
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[golfing eagles]

We pay $3.49 a gallon in California. Who would complaint about $2.13??
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People who pay $1.89??????

[Bogie Shooter]

When you are not competitive, that can happen. You go out of business.

This could be good news as perhaps someone will take over and their prices will be more in line with others in the area.

This has been going on for years... go to Marathon - competition is the best remedy..

I have never been to that station. They are the most expensive in the area.

The guys running this gas station are idiots only in business to make money at outrageous prices. We should boycott this station.

Some people sure jump at the chance to bash a business!
They had a computer problem, for gosh sakes.

[joldnol]

Shell is back open and pumping. $2.13 9/10. Cheaper then 466 was yesterday.
Glad so many people don't like him it's right around the corner from my house and when you use the Shell CC from Publix $50. card for $40 with the coupon it's a real bargain. Now I know I'm going to hear Publix is to expensive.

get the card from publix when on sale and combine it with WD fuel perks. I have never had a problem with this station and I can't understand why so many here pimp Marathon. Marathon charges more for debit/credit, just like the Shell station and their prices are generally higher.

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:BigApplause:Some people sure jump at the chance to bash a business!
They had a computer problem, for gosh sakes.

[lambchop285]

Some people sure jump at the chance to bash a business!
They had a computer problem, for gosh sakes.
are you gonna tell me that this hasnt been going on for years??? It's not a business if they dont know how to run it... you lneed to order gas and PAY for gas to make it a business... the "computer" problem is BOGUS!

[Villager Joyce]

are you gonna tell me that this hasnt been going on for years??? It's not a business if they dont know how to run it... you lneed to order gas and PAY for gas to make it a business... the "computer" problem is BOGUS!

Not being rude, but you know this because... ?

[redwitch]

are you gonna tell me that this hasnt been going on for years??? It's not a business if they dont know how to run it... you lneed to order gas and PAY for gas to make it a business... the "computer" problem is BOGUS!

Considering his cash register was open and he was calculating tax by hand and recording it by hand, I sincerely doubt anything was bogus but the assumptions made here.

When he was the only game in town so to speak, he did charge more for gas. Now that there is competition, his prices are frequently some of the lowest around. He's even been lower than Sam's Club and Race Track a few times.

[JoMar]

Still waiting for Lambchop to explain the bogus remark. Since the station is open, and all the pumps were actively pumping gallons today, seems not to be an issue anymore....so, haters, what do you think happened to make that possible.

[CFrance]

What is lake perch? Carp or it Asia cousin starts with T:shocked:
Nope. it's an honest-to-goodness non-farmed, not-depleted, very good- tasting fresh-water fish.

Oh, and from the Great Lakes of the USA.

[Mleeja]

I am constantly amazed by folks that complain because one gas station is a penny or two higher than another. With most of our cars, what is the difference on a fillup 15 or 20 cents? If you are filling a golf cart the difference is 6 to 10 cents. Sure, I want to pay the lowest price possible, but I am not going to drive across the street to save a penny per gallon.

[jblum315]

I don't understand how the Blue Plate diner can be offering Lake Perch dinners when they close at 2 p.m. Is it lake perch for breakfast?

[CFrance]

I don't understand how the Blue Plate diner can be offering Lake Perch dinners when they close at 2 p.m. Is it lake perch for breakfast?
Lake perch lunches.

[tomwed]

I don't understand how the Blue Plate diner can be offering Lake Perch dinners when they close at 2 p.m. Is it lake perch for breakfast?
It's a long drive to the Great Lakes. They have to leave at 2 to get back in time for the next day.

[lambchop285]

Not being rude, but you know this because... ?
because they have had a "computer problem" for 5+ years!!!!! BOGUS!

[golfing eagles]

because they have had a "computer problem" for 5+ years!!!!! BOGUS!

Do you own the Marathon station?????chilout

[CFrance]

Do you own the Marathon station?????chilout
Good one.

I do remember stopping there one time when my card wouldn't work at the pump. But that was one time in four years.

[JoMar]

Do you own the Marathon station?????chilout

Pretty sure Lambchop doesn't own the Marathon Station. Either just stirring the pot or just doesn't have a clue. Either way it keeps he/her happy I suppose.

[Challenger]

because they have had a "computer problem" for 5+ years!!!!! BOGUS!

" A tempest in a teapot"

[redwitch]

Think that Shell station has gone through at least three owners. The first couple failed dismally. This owner has made a success of it. So far as I know, there have been two instances when he didn't have gas. One was when the truck showed up late and this time with the computer problem. There was one other incident when the owner was on vacation and the kid who was supposed to open up showed up over two hours late.

So, lambchop's comment has some validity but does not apply to this owner. Fair is fair and the derogatory comments are not fair.

[BS Beef]

Went by the Shell Station for gas today at 466A and all the pumps were down and no price for gas listed on the marque. What's going on?

Only on this site could such a simple question turn into 5 pages of comments. :rolleyes:

[lambchop285]

Pretty sure Lambchop doesn't own the Marathon Station. Either just stirring the pot or just doesn't have a clue. Either way it keeps he/her happy I suppose.
this has been going on for 5+ years - dont you think we get tired of going from Colony to Pinellas to get gas for our golf carts??? the "computer Problem " is becoming a convenient excuse...

[Bogie Shooter]

Me, me, me.................

[JoMar]

this has been going on for 5+ years - dont you think we get tired of going from Colony to Pinellas to get gas for our golf carts??? the "computer Problem " is becoming a convenient excuse...

In the last year I have only seen the pumps down once (last week for one day) so I think the "bogus" is self serving. If it happened every week, maybe but the frequency doesn't seem to support your guess on the cause.

[kittygilchrist]

When you are not competitive, that can happen. You go out of business.

This could be good news as perhaps someone will take over and their prices will be more in line with others in the area.


This station is the busiest of all and heavily used by vendors of service to tv as well as local golf carts and car drivers. Anybody want to take a bet on whether they're going out of business? It is also responsive and helpful to any difficulties.