Had a simular experience with Rodger's,I was trying to buy some Saloman Sentinals for $400 (an online price) but they would not budge from $480. I think its a very good shop with good service, If you have a warranty issue with an ebay purchase, I am sure you are out of luck. I also take chances with very good deals on ebay, evo ski's .com . but also buy a pair now and then from a ski shop in North Conway to build a relationship with. They alway discount items that I buy, mostly the going online price. (-20 to 30%) and when I have a question or problem they are always there for me.
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It's a business deal that didn't go ahead. Happens everyday. Get your money back and start thinking about the ski season!
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dlague
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Ski and Snowboard Liquidators in North Conway are like that in terms of working with you on price. We actually buy our jackets and pants from them, often.
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Love that store. Those guys are great.
Cannonball
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I have had just the opposite experience with Rogers. They have been flexible about price and have often steered me towards better deals than what I was looking at. I assume in the cases described, they probably just couldn't justify taking a loss. They have also been super about repairs and service.
Abubob
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Well - they don't know me maybe like they know you. If I were in there a lot - spending money here and there it might be a different for me as well. As it is - I'm just someone off the street. I do not get up to Lincoln very much.
Edd
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Yeah, they carry a crapload of merchandise. I've bought a number of soft goods but never skis even though I've seen some incredibly tempting deals.
Once I was about to buy some goggles there and the employee suggested that I take them outside and check them in the sun. I do that and spot a defect in the lens that would drive anyone nuts. We check a couple of others and they had the same issue. Bummer, because I loved those goggles. I was glad he made that suggestion, though.
dlague
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We have bought poles, goggles, jackets, pants, snowboard boots, helmets bindings but never skis there - however they were willing to match an online price but I did not put the trigger. Will be back there for there tent sales in a week or so.
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dlague
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Bought boots and two sets of bindings there. Nice guys. They were willing to mount the bindings while I waited. Good deals abound and they know gear.
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Abubob
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I got the skis (Dynastar 94 Sultans) from Equinox Outfitters (eBay) in perfect condition yesterday.
So I headed up to Rodger's for my deposit. They were very nice about it. A very nice older girl told me they would have swapped my bindings for free ($70 otherwise) had I purchased them there (just as someone here had mentioned). I said that was why I called and if anyone had anyone told me that I certainly wouldn't have gotten them online. Still, they were not rude in anyway. We had a nice conversation and she gave me a check for the refund. End of story.
The skis are at Skifanatics now awaiting binding transplant.
So I headed up to Rodger's for my deposit. They were very nice about it. A very nice older girl told me they would have swapped my bindings for free ($70 otherwise) had I purchased them there (just as someone here had mentioned). I said that was why I called and if anyone had anyone told me that I certainly wouldn't have gotten them online. Still, they were not rude in anyway. We had a nice conversation and she gave me a check for the refund. End of story.
The skis are at Skifanatics now awaiting binding transplant.
Edd
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Bought a new pair of 180 Blizzard Brahmas. $399 on SkiEssentials w/o bindings.
Tin
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They're making a great ski these days.
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......must......resist.......20% off already low prices..............aaaarrrrgggg.
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Edd
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I test drove these in exceptional conditions at Saddleback last year. I normally would prefer to try a variety of conditions but something felt very right about them.
Also, I was able to compare them back to back with my Kendos in the same snow, so I feel pretty good about it.
mishka
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they are 88 under food .....kind of narrow. Also have metal in them.
Edd
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As an eastern daily driver, they are pretty practical, IMO.
mishka
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ahhhh as daily driver should be fine... I did most of last season on 86s Personally I don't like metal in skis it gives certain feel.... Carbon fiber much better imo
dlague
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Well I picked these up last night! The price was right ($201.90) and if something else comes up that I like better within the next thirty days I can just return then for credit - Evo is good like that. These skis have gotten good reviews so for the money - worth a try - IMO. Got them in the 185 length.
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timm
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Agreed 100%.
It's all personal preference ultimately but for me there are very few East Coast days where 88 is going to come up feeling too narrow.
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