New old equipment

Hello folks,

Does anyone know where you can buy equipment that is not this year's
model but still new? Usually current models are prohibitively
expensive. I have grown out of my equipment and I am poor.
Nevertheless it would be nice to have boots on the rare occasion I can
scrape together some cash for skis and a mountain pass.

Thanks,

greg

Greg wrote:
Hello folks,

Does anyone know where you can buy equipment that is not this year's
model but still new? Usually current models are prohibitively
expensive. I have grown out of my equipment and I am poor.
Nevertheless it would be nice to have boots on the rare occasion I can
scrape together some cash for skis and a mountain pass.

Thanks,

greg

Ebay, but be careful and know what you want. I've done very well there
with people who have a track record.
VtSkier.

"Greg" wrote in message

Hello folks,

Does anyone know where you can buy equipment that is not this year's
model but still new? Usually current models are prohibitively
expensive. I have grown out of my equipment and I am poor.
Nevertheless it would be nice to have boots on the rare occasion I can
scrape together some cash for skis and a mountain pass.


Bit late for this year, but try ski swaps in the fall. They used to be
mostly people getting rid of older stuff so they can buy new stuff, but
these days the gear comes mostly from dealers who need to clear out past
years to make room for new. Its usually 2-3 years old, they will keep last
years stuff in the showroom at a modestly reduced price.
Some dealers will dicker on last years stuff, but you gotta know the gear
really well. Better than I would to be sure. And there has to be something
in it for them, like buying a whole package, or outfitting your kids, so if
your really destitute, you probably don't have too many cards to play.
Other than that, try Ebay.

"Greg" wrote in message
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Does anyone know where you can buy equipment that is not this year's
model but still new?

It's all over eBay: a lot of it sold by ski shops or dealers with lots of
sales and lots of positive feedback. Check the feedback before you buy.

I think I would steer clear of Cupolo's. They were a big seller on eBay,
but -- unlike the people you *should* buy from -- had quite a bit of
negative feedback. Then they mysteriously vanished as an eBay user. More
info:

http://cupolosportssucks.tripod.com/

I wouldn't take the Cupolo's saga as a rap against eBay sellers in general,
though.

"Greg" wrote

Does anyone know where you can buy equipment that is not this year's
model but still new? Usually current models are prohibitively
expensive. I have grown out of my equipment and I am poor.
Nevertheless it would be nice to have boots on the rare occasion I can
scrape together some cash for skis and a mountain pass.

It would help if we knew where you live, someone may recommend some
local shops to you.

Greg wrote:

Hello folks,

Does anyone know where you can buy equipment that is not this year's
model but still new? Usually current models are prohibitively
expensive. I have grown out of my equipment and I am poor.
Nevertheless it would be nice to have boots on the rare occasion I can
scrape together some cash for skis and a mountain pass.

As previously noted, Ebay has a lot of new gear, but I wouldn't buy
boots via mailorder -- unless I was buying an identical second pair to
one I already owned, for whatever reason. A boot that doesn't fit is a
waste of money at any price, and so I'll always buy those retail. Fall
is a good time to pick up last year's unbought stuff at ski stores -- I
got a good pair of Langes that way, for a pretty good discount, but
still not "poor" prices.

--
Mary Malmros
Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug.

"Greg" wrote

Does anyone know where you can buy equipment that is not this year's
model but still new? Usually current models are prohibitively
expensive. I have grown out of my equipment and I am poor.
Nevertheless it would be nice to have boots on the rare occasion I can
scrape together some cash for skis and a mountain pass.

BTW, check out REI, they have some equipment from last year -
Rossignol Bode Miller One, Volant Machete, etc - prices are over
50% off (66% off for Rossi, 71% for Volants).
www.rei-outlet.com
(helps to live a few blocks from their main store)

Dmitry wrote:

"Greg" wrote
[snip]
BTW, check out REI, they have some equipment from last year -
Rossignol Bode Miller One,

Is that the one that delaminates if you hit a gate? ;-)

--
Mary Malmros
Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug.