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I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how
prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? |
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"G" wrote:
I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? Everything is very expensive at any resort. Full retail. |
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On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 19:29:52 +0100, "G"
wrote: I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's I looked at ski boots when I was there last year, and prices were virtually identical to places like Snow & Rock. -- Alex Heney, Global Villager "No good deed goes unpunished" - Clare Booth Luce To reply by email, my address is aDOTjDOTheneyATbtinternetDOTcom |
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G wrote:
I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? I've not found the prices in Canada to be particularly cheaper than the UK in recent years. The sticker price might be less, but then you get stung by the sales tax when you get to paying for the stuff... at least in the UK the tax is included in the price you see. You should bear this in mind if you do any comparison shopping. Snow+Rock (in the UK) used to offer a price match guarantee against any ski resort shop, I think they still do it so you could buy from them before you go and if it's cheaper in Banff they'll refund the difference. |
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G wrote: I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? For jackets and gear, check out the Mountain Equipment Co-op; I've enjoyed shopping the http://www.mec.ca. Calgary has a location, but they are not a resort type of place that is present on the slopes so make a stop before you head to Banff. Compared to $US they are a pretty good deal on most items. I don't think they have much Alpine skiing stuff, more into backcountry & alpine-touring and the like. Over the past 10 years or so, I've gotten all my jackets, shells, hats, gloves, etc from there. One of their MEC-branded shells is still going strong, and they replaced its zipper for free after 8 years of use - no need to do that, I would have paid, but great customer service experience with that in the Vancouver store - they just sent me down the street to their tailor who did their warranty work. My wife and I have both bought boots from Abominable Sports in downtown Banff. The prices on the boot we bought were pretty good, especially comparing to the US$; we got our GST tax back, and their fitters took a LOT of time with both of us. Thus far, I've been happy with their service. We spent some time in two of the other ski shops in town and their fitters were not taking as much time. I've not found the prices in Canada to be particularly cheaper than the UK in recent years. The sticker price might be less, but then you get stung by the sales tax when you get to paying for the stuff... at least in the UK the tax is included in the price you see. You should bear this in mind if you do any comparison shopping. Keep in mind that you can file to get the GST back (about half the tax, I guess) on any purchase over $100 Canadian. Instant refund at the major airports now, I think - just leave some time before boarding to get in line. Snow+Rock (in the UK) used to offer a price match guarantee against any ski resort shop, I think they still do it so you could buy from them before you go and if it's cheaper in Banff they'll refund the difference. Have fun in Banff... -- Brent Harsh - KD4PBO /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign: Say bharsh at ncroadrunner \ / NO to HTML in email and news. ------------------------X------------------------------- Cary, NC, USA / \ Read my mail with fixed fonts. |
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"G" wrote in message ... I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? I would NEVER buy anything other than a cup of coffee in Banff. Try Calgary, or better yet, Edmonton. Sport Check usually has some really high end demo skis on for 1/2 price with bindings quite often. They are in Calgary and Edmonton. Fritz's Ski Haus in Edmonton often has really good deals on year old new stock. Banff is always a ripoff. |
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On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 10:09:43 +0100, Steve
wrote: G wrote: I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? I've not found the prices in Canada to be particularly cheaper than the UK in recent years. The sticker price might be less, but then you get stung by the sales tax when you get to paying for the stuff... at least in the UK the tax is included in the price you see. You should bear this in mind if you do any comparison shopping. Snow+Rock (in the UK) used to offer a price match guarantee against any ski resort shop, I think they still do it so you could buy from them before you go and if it's cheaper in Banff they'll refund the difference. It only applies to Europe. (And I think always did). -- Alex Heney, Global Villager Predestination was doomed from the start. To reply by email, my address is aDOTjDOTheneyATbtinternetDOTcom |
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On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:32:41 GMT, "stuart"
wrote: "G" wrote in message ... I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? I would NEVER buy anything other than a cup of coffee in Banff. Try Calgary, or better yet, Edmonton. Presumably, then you live in the area, and have your own transport? For anyone going from the UK, doing as you suggest would cost a days skiing, plus the cost of transport to Calgary or Edmonton. (Most people travelling to ski in Canada from UK will be on a package trip, with transfers from airport to hotel included, but no other "side" trips included. Most resorts are rip-offs compared to shops in the cities a few miles away. But they are banking on the fact that most people buying equipment while on a ski trip are doing so at least partly because of proxi,mity to the slopes. They can try them out, and go back for adjustments if necessary, without losing much ski time. -- Alex Heney, Global Villager I'll jump off that bridge when I come to it. To reply by email, my address is aDOTjDOTheneyATbtinternetDOTcom |
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"Alex Heney" wrote in message ... On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:32:41 GMT, "stuart" wrote: "G" wrote in message ... I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? I would NEVER buy anything other than a cup of coffee in Banff. Try Calgary, or better yet, Edmonton. Presumably, then you live in the area, and have your own transport? For anyone going from the UK, doing as you suggest would cost a days skiing, plus the cost of transport to Calgary or Edmonton. (Most people travelling to ski in Canada from UK will be on a package trip, with transfers from airport to hotel included, but no other "side" trips included. Most resorts are rip-offs compared to shops in the cities a few miles away. But they are banking on the fact that most people buying equipment while on a ski trip are doing so at least partly because of proxi,mity to the slopes. They can try them out, and go back for adjustments if necessary, without losing much ski time. -- Alex Heney, Global Villager I'll jump off that bridge when I come to it. To reply by email, my address is aDOTjDOTheneyATbtinternetDOTcom |
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"Alex Heney" wrote in message ... On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:32:41 GMT, "stuart" wrote: "G" wrote in message ... I am skiing in Banff over the Christmas and New year and was wondering how prices are compared to here in the UK as I want to buy a) some new ski's b) new ski jacket (Spyder) Anyone help?????? I would NEVER buy anything other than a cup of coffee in Banff. Try Calgary, or better yet, Edmonton. Presumably, then you live in the area, and have your own transport? For anyone going from the UK, doing as you suggest would cost a days skiing, plus the cost of transport to Calgary or Edmonton. (Most people travelling to ski in Canada from UK will be on a package trip, with transfers from airport to hotel included, but no other "side" trips included. Most resorts are rip-offs compared to shops in the cities a few miles away. But they are banking on the fact that most people buying equipment while on a ski trip are doing so at least partly because of proxi,mity to the slopes. They can try them out, and go back for adjustments if necessary, without losing much ski time. Sure, good point, but there are literally hundreds of ways to get from the airport in Calgary to Banff. Unlike Europe, we are a culture of transportation junkies. Got cars for rent, gotta be dozens of buses to Banff. If I were travelling from the UK, I would rent a car at Calgary, then drive the 90 minutes to Banff, or better yet, stay in Canmore for 50 bucks a night. Then you can ski Nakiska, Sunshine, Lake Louise, or if the roads are good, spend the three hours and drive up the famous Icefields Parkway to Jasper and ski a day or so at Marmot. I would never buy a package which was all inclusive, and extremely restrictive. You can do cheaper, by getting the best airfare, then arranging your own accomodation and transportation. Remember, Banff, Jasper, Golden and Canmore are summer resorts, and NEVER get much above 20% occupancy during winter (The Euros don't know this so they get the "on hill" accomodations $$$$$$) Alex Heney, Global Villager I'll jump off that bridge when I come to it. To reply by email, my address is aDOTjDOTheneyATbtinternetDOTcom |
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