• Bargain Alert Thread

Posted: **Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:39 pm**

jameso wrote:
ScotRoutes wrote:Must.Not.Buy.Another.Prism.

Any idea what those Discovery shorts are like? I've been after a pair of not-so-baggies and Expensive hipster brand have discontinued their Touring shorts.
Ha, yes .. Prism stuff is good. Disco shorts, no sorry. Not tried any PedaEd kit.
For plain and not flappy shorts I would recommend having a look at the Kalf Terra shorts at £50 rrp, not the same level of bargain if there's no discount going but currently my clear fave touring shorts over the R@pha and Giros - usual work related disclaimer etc, but I wouldn't ride 1100km on road in just over 4 days in them with just sports boxers underneath because of work loyalties : ) Used them for the TNR a few days after that ride and could still sit down in the cafe in Nice (and look at the Cafe du Cycliste shorts .. very nice but £££).

I really rate the PEdAL ED Kaido Jersey (esp long sleeve) for when it gets nippy out, was tempted to try those disco shorts but my default touring shorts are the ones from swrve. Had one pair for a 2 year trip, so they've earnt my brand loyalty

Posted: **Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:10 pm**

I wasn't aware of the Kalf range but those shorts do look interesting (as do some other items). Due to my Tesco card, and Evans vouchers, they might be just the thing.

Thanks.

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:47 pm**

Scotrail 48hr flash sale - started midnight last night (ie 26/10/17).

From their site:

Our 48-hour sale begins at 00:01 on 26 October 2017.

Thousands of our lowest price Advance fare tickets will be available throughout Scotland for travel between 23-27 November 2017.

Grab single tickets for as little as £5 on the following routes and services:

Glasgow – Aberdeen
Edinburgh – Aberdeen
Inverness – Aberdeen
Glasgow – Oban
Glasgow – Fort William
Glasgow – Mallaig
Inverness – Wick/Kyle
Glasgow – Inverness
Edinburgh – Inverness

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 5:58 pm**

Nice little bargain indeed there B. Glasgow - Mallaig for a fiver, am almost tempted to pop up for a week's wandering :).

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:38 pm**

Yep, thats what I did this afternoon. Booked it, I mean...

Posted: **Tue Oct 31, 2017 2:47 pm**

Gorilla tape in Aldi 11m X 48mm = £3.99
Gt85 £1.99
Merino arm warmers and scull caps £5.99

Other stuff too

Posted: **Wed Nov 01, 2017 9:44 am**

PSA for Sawyer filter users and others that want a flat/packable bottle

Evernew ones are cheap on amazon - 1.5l ones for less than £7.50

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... th=1&psc=1

Personally I prefer the wide mouth version from Nalgene but they're not so good for sawyer users

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:27 am**

I suppose it depends if you think they are worth the normal price but Enlightened Equipment have announced their annual sale - https://enlightenedequipment.com/2017-holiday-sale/ 15% off ready made Revelations and 10% off everything else.

Edit: just going through the HMRC customs & duty pages. Looks like you pay 2.5% of the value (including the postage) then 20% on top of all that. Some workings (ignoring shipping costs):

Quilt: £214
Discount @ 15%: -£32.10
New price: £181.90
Duty @ 2.5%: £4.55
Running total: £186.45
VAT @20%: £37.29
Total: £223.74

So looks like you'd have to pay the courier £42 (duty + VAT) to get the goods released.

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:46 am**

Worth keeping an eye on US "cottage vendors" at this time of year as it is their typical pre-Xmas sale time. I've had good deals on hammock gear from Warbonnet stuff (do top and under quilts).

The US hammock site, hammockforum.net has a vendors section in the (multiple) sub-forums which can help to identify who is doing what.

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:07 pm**

There's also a new site called Garage Grown Gear that links to similar cottage manufacturer or start ups - https://www.garagegrowngear.com/

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:14 pm**

On-One have got Podsacs bar rolls for £13 and 12 or 16 litre seatpacks for £21 each in one of their multivarious sales. Not tried them, but spotted them while browsing earlier.

Bar roll: https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CCPDHB/pod ... dlebar-bag
Seatpacks: https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CCPDWSB/po ... addle-pack

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:17 pm**

Cheeky Monkey wrote:Worth keeping an eye on US "cottage vendors" at this time of year as it is their typical pre-Xmas sale time. I've had good deals on hammock gear from Warbonnet stuff (do top and under quilts).

The US hammock site, hammockforum.net has a vendors section in the (multiple) sub-forums which can help to identify who is doing what.

I just get an advert driven site from that web address hosted by a domain parking company, a quick check and it appears that it's "hammockforums.net", i.e. plural.

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:19 pm**

whitestone wrote:
Cheeky Monkey wrote:Worth keeping an eye on US "cottage vendors" at this time of year as it is their typical pre-Xmas sale time. I've had good deals on hammock gear from Warbonnet stuff (do top and under quilts).

The US hammock site, hammockforum.net has a vendors section in the (multiple) sub-forums which can help to identify who is doing what.
I just get an advert driven site from that web address hosted by a domain parking company, a quick check and it appears that it's "hammockforums.net", i.e. plural.

D'oh! Good catch Bob

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:53 pm**

Enlightened quilts have a seasonal discount

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:29 pm**

ianfitz wrote:Enlightened quilts have a seasonal discount

See a few posts earlier

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:41 pm**

whitestone wrote:
ianfitz wrote:Enlightened quilts have a seasonal discount
See a few posts earlier

I have too many kit and tend to avoid reading this thread!

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:59 pm**

ianfitz wrote:
whitestone wrote:
ianfitz wrote:Enlightened quilts have a seasonal discount
See a few posts earlier
I have too many kit ...

I couldn't possibly comment

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:05 pm**

whitestone wrote:I suppose it depends if you think they are worth the normal price but Enlightened Equipment have announced their annual sale - https://enlightenedequipment.com/2017-h ... iday-sale/ 15% off ready made Revelations and 10% off everything else.

Edit: just going through the HMRC customs & duty pages. Looks like you pay 2.5% of the value (including the postage) then 20% on top of all that.

I think EE are good but I got hammered with a massive bill from DHL (their choice courier), which I am still trying to dispute as I think they are trying to fleece me...!

Edit:
Just looked at this again. From the DHL Demand, The breakdown was:
Duty @ 12%
VAT @ 20%
Disbursement fee =£11

So on an order that cost $220 (approx £174), I have been charged an additional £71, or 41% of the original value. Yes I am still bitter, no I won't be ordering from them again. I know they are only being honest, but some other US gear suppliers are a bit more 'customer friendly' with their invoicing.

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:10 pm**

Here another one I haven’t checked.

35% off anything from igaro use A61F20YE3 at checkout.

Posted: **Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:20 pm**

Dang just came here to post that.

Just received one of their new to model 5s to replace my old factory seconds model 1.

Nice looking bit of kit but not had the chance to use in anger yet

Posted: **Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:24 am**

35% off some Sunrace cassettes inc' 10sp 46t for the weak of leg.

https://www.mtbriders.co.uk/search?tag= ... b3c185f1ea

Posted: **Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:31 pm**

Cheap tires at Planet X-
27.5 Schwalbe G Ones £21 https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYHDSGONE ... 1501a263e7

Posted: **Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:16 pm**

Christmas is coming!

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/camelbak-kids-m ... -system-1/

Posted: **Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:33 pm**

That's a great price for that. Nice.

Posted: **Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:18 pm**

Waitrose 1st 3 delivery's £20 of £80. Last delivery 21st December. Note £20 order if the items not in its still £20 of whatever the delivery comes to. Don't forget to tick no substitutes if you don't want them. Their cider section is excellent and near enough the same price as other supermarkets. Free delivery over £60 order not not delivery. This is for anyone who has not had a delivery before. You can of course get round the latter! For some reason photo won't up load.
1st voucher code AQ4DÑ1
second NQ4NN2
3rd NQ4NN3
Use in the above order.

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