Rematch

Revival of the fittest 415-830-9470 1567 Pacific Ave,San Francisco CA 94109

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reMatch Press Kit

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Thrillist San Francisco
Emailed on: Thursday June 18, 2009

reMatch Sports

1567 Pacific Ave, at Polk; 415.830.9470

What makes Craigslist sketchy is that no matter whether you're searching for a snowboard or a horny business professional of indeterminate attractiveness in town for one night, you're still liable to encounter a horny business professional of indeterminate attractiveness in town for one night. Get the goods with none of the sketch at reMatch Sports.

From a South African outdoorsman who burned out Craigslisting his stuff, Match's "a concept consignment sport equipment store" that posts all its inventory online -- everything from surf boards, to road bikes, to fishing poles -- and plays matchmaker between sellers who don't have time for BS and buyers so serious, heart attacks worry about having them. How it works: sellers bring in their uncrappy items, which Match inspects, photographs, and helps to price realistically (though the seller's got final say); the item's then posted at reMatchsports.com, and "various other online marketplaces", and when a sale's made Match takes the greater of $15 or 25% of your Tek Nek Glitter Girl Tyke Trike. If you're buyin', check out Match's stock online where everything's posted with detailed specs/condition/photos, and head over to Match to see an item for real, or, if what you want's not there, key in whatever it is and receive an email alert when something like it comes in -- although the site is frustratingly unspecific about the frequency with which they get pommel horses.

After building inventory for the past month or so, Match begins selling to the public today. To kick things off, they're throwing a shindig tonight w/ live music, free wine/beer/passed apps, and prizes for those who arrive the most decked out in sports apparel -- which means the search for your horny baseball professional of indeterminate attractiveness needs to start immediately.

Mister Archer

A Formidable Opponent in Russian Hill

Good news, SFers! You no longer have to get robbed at gunpoint when you attempt to consummate your Craigslist transaction in West Oakland.

reMatchSports, a consignment sporting equipment store located in the heart of Russian Hill, is the the place for active adventurers replenishing their accoutrements or retired weekend warriors selling back their dust-covered equipment. Started by Sven Jensen, reMatch Sports features a broad swath of goods ranging from camping gear to surfing rigs to mountain biking schwag and everything else under the sun… or everything else immersed in the fog–gotta love summers in San Francisco.

Did the Marina lady just score the last jogging stroller? No problem, create a wish list of items desired and reMatch will notify you when something matching your specifications happens into their shop. Their complete inventory is also available online, updated in real-time.

Motorized Bike reMatch-Sports picturePioneering a “store within a store” concept, Jensen has partnered with a select list of local artisans to offer a full array of custom-made, homegrown gear. Surfboards from a Pacifica shaper, golf swings from a local pro, or motorized bikes with 48cc peddle-powered engines – street-legal even for the commuter without the M1 license. Or perhaps after years of cursing those Critical Mass peddlers, you’ve jumped on the bike train. Adjacent to the indoor driving range (don’t worry, no one has that much of a slice), Derrik provides in-house bike construction and repairs.

Conference Room Rematch-Sports pictureJensen, who’s passionate about giving back to the community, offers up a circle of couches, WiFi, and an HD projector for anyone with more friends than space. Jensen will make this area available to anyone, including community organizers, adventurers returning from an epic trek or someone jonesing for a cool spot to revel with their friends. Grab a few Nick’s Crispy Tacos from down the street and a case of beers from the Jug Shop and you and your crew will be percolating. Call reMatch directly to book this space.. and they also offer a 1970’s pimped-out board room for free use.

Roll on over to their Grand Opening Extravaganza this Thursday, June 18, from 6 – 9pm in your sportiest attire (that’s athletic – not sports-coat-y). But first, surf on over to http://rematchsports.eventbrite.com to view details and RSVP.

Till next time!
~Mister Archer
Mr Archer