what IS the kittery trading post.. in maine?
is it like a regular store or something? or do you trade things for other items.. or what?
It is a large store that sells mostly outdoor recreational stuff, some clothing, and some Maine related touristy type items. It dont know that you would call it a “regular” store, it is not a chain there is only one. It has a really large gun shop. You do not trade things there, other than I think they will buy and trade guns. It is called a “trading post” because in the past most towns of any size had a “trading post” where you could trade things for the goods they had, for instance fur trappers would trade in their furs in exchange for food, supplies etc.
There are many other stores the still have “trading post” as part of there name throughout Maine and other states as well. Many of them have outdoor recreation supplies as the heart of their business but may sell all kinds of items. Another popular one that comes mind is Clark’s Trading Post in NH.
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Ray J said :
September 17, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Big big store that sells mostly outdoor, hunting and fishing supplies as well as lots of guns (used and new). Think L L Bean on steroids.
http://www.kitterytradingpost.com/
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http://www.kitterytradingpost.com/
CountyMounty said :
September 17, 2008 at 9:34 pm
It is a large store that sells mostly outdoor recreational stuff, some clothing, and some Maine related touristy type items. It dont know that you would call it a “regular” store, it is not a chain there is only one. It has a really large gun shop. You do not trade things there, other than I think they will buy and trade guns. It is called a “trading post” because in the past most towns of any size had a “trading post” where you could trade things for the goods they had, for instance fur trappers would trade in their furs in exchange for food, supplies etc.
There are many other stores the still have “trading post” as part of there name throughout Maine and other states as well. Many of them have outdoor recreation supplies as the heart of their business but may sell all kinds of items. Another popular one that comes mind is Clark’s Trading Post in NH.
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