Double Bellybuster wrote:Is anyone seeing the impact of the reduced tariffs at their local shoe store? Me neither.
How much was it reduced? Canadian dollar has also sucked, could have offset any difference.
jono
Double Bellybuster wrote:Is anyone seeing the impact of the reduced tariffs at their local shoe store? Me neither.
jonovision_man wrote:18%! Wow... definitely should have translated into lower prices, even if it only applies to their cost.
I have bought exactly one pair of shoes from a Canadian retailer since my first serious runner pair, and it was only because I had a gift card... and even then I waited for a good clearance price (which was still $30-40 above the U.S. price).
http://ca.shop.runningroom.com/men/shoe ... -mens.html
$199.
I can get the same shoes for full MSRP in the U.S. for $150 at Holabird, or I can find closeouts on the Kayano 18's for under $100.
jono
richie-rich wrote:the 18% reduction would be based on landed cost, not retail prices. so if a shoe's cost is only $25 then you would see a reduction of $4.50. All the other markups and costs would not be impacted by the lowering of and/or elimination of tariffs. i think people see 18% reduction and automatically assume it's off of retail prices.
Double Bellybuster wrote:
It was a quick blurb on the radio about expanding the list of HST free items (beyond groceries, fines and interest) to include fitness euipment.
jonovision_man wrote:Anyone use http://www.33-off.com/ ?
I just ordered from them - they had a coupon code for new customers (nc10) that gives you 10% extra off. Two pairs of Kayanos (anniversary thing) for $250, all-in, free shipping... not bad at all. Assuming all goes well of course.
Canadian, too, so no currency/duty/etc... sorry, I know this thread is cross-border shoe shopping, but with the Canadian $ being in the toilet figured I'd share another option.
jono
jonovision_man wrote:A co-worker suggested this to me, sounds not bad:
http://www.cbiusa.com/
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