I love this store (even if I've only seen it online)! Not only do they have products that are hard to find in the States, but a lot of the products are much cheaper than you can get them here. Even with shipping being expensive. For example:
I've been wanting the Pikeur Tosca since the sales lady at a tack store in Phoenix convinced me that shorter coats were all the rage and that I should at least give it a chance by trying it on. I was
perfectly happy with my Diana up until that point. Long story short, I loved it and I no longer care for her much ;) However, we were just planning the trip to the Derby and I figured the SO might have an aneurism if I spent $420.00 dollars on a show coat without at least discussing it with him first. To be honest, I haven't exactly been doing a lot of showing lately and could understand his lack of enthusiasm in finding the coat to be a justifiable expense. I guess. Needless to say, I left without it (nice try evil/wonderful sales lady).
perfectly happy with my Diana up until that point. Long story short, I loved it and I no longer care for her much ;) However, we were just planning the trip to the Derby and I figured the SO might have an aneurism if I spent $420.00 dollars on a show coat without at least discussing it with him first. To be honest, I haven't exactly been doing a lot of showing lately and could understand his lack of enthusiasm in finding the coat to be a justifiable expense. I guess. Needless to say, I left without it (nice try evil/wonderful sales lady).
In my typical fashion, I went online to see if I could find it any cheaper even though I knew the chances were slim. Then I found it on amirashop.co.uk for $244.44. The shipping on it would be $44.20.
Total price $288.64. A savings of $131.36! I'm sure it would take quite awhile to get here, but I'm in no hurry. I don't expect to do any recognized shows until this Fall/Winter at the earliest anyway.
So does anyone else have much experience with ordering products from outside of the US? I'm just wondering if you've found it worth the trouble or not?
I've ordered A LOT of stuff from outside the US and been happy with all of it. Like my GPA Speed Air for $250, my Animo show breeches for $110, my brown tall boots for $225 and of course my used CWD for $1050. Lots of other little things in between but those are the big ones. Honestly, most of that stuff has gotten here just as quickly/easily as stuff I've ordered in the US.
ReplyDeleteThat's great to know! If you have any sites or other ways of finding things there please let me know :)
DeleteSelwood Equine, Equestrian Clearance and Divoza have all been great... you just have to wait for sales. Divoza sends out 20-25% off coupon codes pretty regularly if you're on their mailing list. Just Riding is another good one too.
DeleteThanks! I will check those out :)
DeleteOh wow! I know where all my money will be going now... ;)
DeleteThanks for all the tips and info!
So much cool stuff from all over the world to buy....
DeleteThat coat, I like :)
ReplyDelete:) I totally fell in love with it.
DeleteNow you've got me shopping online, which I have NO BUSINESS doing. The good news for me is that this website is the worst laid-out ever, and combined with my super slow internet connection should curb impulse buying.
ReplyDeleteYeah, their layout does kind of suck. When I looked at it a few months ago it was different and seemed like they had more things. I'm not sure why they would change it. I definitely need something to curb my impulse buying.
DeleteI haven't ordered anything from over seas but I do want a pair or those brown boots that the 900facebookpony got!!!
ReplyDeleteI love brown boots!
DeleteI don't know about delivery to the USA but i love ordering from Old Mill Saddlery (based in Northern Ireland) and The Equine Warehouse based in the republic...I am not responsible for what you see while looking at those websites!
ReplyDeleteIf my blog suddenly disappears, it's because my SO saw these comments and deleted my blog ;) I WILL be back if that happens though! Thanks for the info, I'm already excited about checking them out ;)
DeleteThat coat looks GREAT on you. Good buy!
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