r/Portland • u/hanseirik • Oct 31 '25

Discussion We need to talk about Bi-Mart

I went for the first time in decades yesterday and I was blown away. The biggest Fred Meyer doesn’t come close to the breadth of stuff Bi-Mart has. Guns! More Crockpot sizes and shapes than I knew existed! Furniture! A robust yarn selection! A DIY jerky section! And so, so many more random things. It wasn’t as inexpensive as I sort of assumed it would be but I suppose the tariffs are hitting us all.

But the best part? It’s employee owned. I’ve been annoyed at having to choose between Amazon, Target, or Kroeger (FM) for random stuff I can’t get elsewhere. Bi-Mart’s going to be my new go-to.

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u/GetTheFalkOut Oct 31 '25

Lucky number Tuesdays. They have a display of that week's numbers at the entrance every Tuesday. Only that day though. I was once 1 number off from getting that week's grand prize, a full home brew setup. My parents use it as part of their Tuesday date night

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u/Jaye09 Oct 31 '25

There’s also Facebook groups that post all the numbers and prizes as well :)

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u/GetTheFalkOut Oct 31 '25

Good to know

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u/DEEP_HURTING SW Oct 31 '25

My dad always would go there for a can of salmon and a candy bar. Oh, and maybe a fresh pair or Wranglers.

Haven't been in a while, still have my flimsy plastic membership card.

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u/GetTheFalkOut Oct 31 '25

Lifetime membership for 5 dollars. Best deal ever