Stocks are down but you’re not August 18, 2009
Posted by yp2m in Her's, His, Shopping, Sports, Summer 2008/2009, camping, money, saving money.Tags: hiking, mountain, sale, shoes, steal, teva
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Today’s stock market was down because there is no consumer confidence on spending. Hmmm, I guess it doesn’t include me as I have been shopping online since January. I think this is a buyer’s market. Everyone in the right mind is saving their money except moi who is buying up things – anything that is a good deal!
Today I bought myself a pair of shoes and bought my wife one too. Have you ever heard about Teva? If you shop at REI or some mountain store, you will most likely see brands like Merrell, Keen and Teva. Like all these recreational shoes, Teva can be quite pricey. But I did say this is a buyer’s market so here’s the deal. Click here and take a look at what is on sale at Teva. Believe it or not, they are selling some cool shoes as low as $19.90.
Shipping is $5.95 per shoe but if you sign up to receive their emails, they will send you a code that you can use (instantly) to get free shipping.
Mango Shoes August 6, 2009
Posted by yp2m in Shopping, Sports, golf.Tags: golf, mango, savings, shoes
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My favorite fruit is mango. However when it comes to wearing a pair of mango shoes, I have to think about it. Rock Bottom Golf is selling the Adidas Powerband golf shoes for only $29.99. If you hurry, you can get the mango colored one but if you take your sweet time, you will have to settle for indigo blue one. Whichever one you decide on, get one before they sell out. The regular price is $120.00 and it is worth every inch of it. The mesh will keep your feet fresh and cool while you sweat under the hot sun.
If you don’t mind getting sand between your toes, choose the Bite Golf sandals for $29.99. Both styles are for men’s but ladies, I haven’t forgotten about you. Ladies’ shoes are on sale too. Save $80 when you buy a pair of Adidas ClimaCool Tradewinds shoes for only $19.99 or choose the Adidas AD Comfort shoes for $19.99. Just click on the caveman and start shopping.
Decluttering Shoes January 5, 2009
Posted by yp2m in Shopping, Sports, golf, money, saving money.Tags: charity, decluttering, donate, ecco, golf, golftown, outlet, sale, shoes, vegas
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One of my new year’s resolution is to get organized. In the days to come, I will be sharing with you, excerpts or lessons learned from reading a book on ‘decluttering’. Today, I started with my collection of shoes. According to the book, the best way to go through your shoe collection is to try them on. I found at least 10 pairs of shoes that no longer fit me. Instead of tossing them out, I will donate them to charity. If you are interested in donating running shoes, check out this link and choose a worthy organization to donate your used running shoes to. For other type of shoes, the Salvation Army or Goodwill will take your old shoes off you.
Talking about shoes, I dropped in to the Las Vegas Premium Outlets over the Christmas week. I had to try on the golf shoes at Ecco to see what the hype was. All the guys at Golf Town wear Ecco shoes and recommends them so I had to find out for myself whether they were worth the money or not. They were comfortable but I couldn’t get myself to pay more than $150 for a pair, even at outlet prices. Instead, I would choose a pair of Nike or Adidas shoes for comfort and value. From now to January 15th, click on the green banner on our site for “more than golf balls” and enter WINTERSALE as the promo code to save additional money.
Wii Scuba Dive December 11, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Accessories, Electronics, Games, Shopping, Sports, beach, money.Tags: dive, game, lesson, ocean, resort, scuba, walmart, westbrook, wii
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Some of us can’t swim and refuse to learn. Others embrace it. If you have always wondered what’s it like, scuba diving that is, take a lesson from Adventures in Scuba. Most establishments in this area offer an introductory lesson in scuba that teaches you the basics of submerging yourself into the sport. You learn about breathing through the apparatus, air mixture and safety. In all, it’s a good experience to at least try out. And even if you don’t swim, or know how, the introductory lesson does not require any swimming. As long as you can squat and not get nervous in water, you will be fine. Next time you visit a tropical location, you might want to check out the activities at the pool. Most resorts offer the introductory lesson for free or a small nominal charge.
If you are still curious about scuba and want to learn more about the creatures underwater, you might want to pick yourself up Endless Oceans for the Wii. With the remote, you guide your diver through caves, past corals and into the deep. Along the way, you encounter fascinating creatures such as moray eels and sea snakes. The occasional manta ray flies by and watch out for the tail on the stingray. Endless Oceans currently sells for under $29 at Wal-Mart and if you’re in the market for a Wii console, the Wal-Mart at WestBrook Mall has a new shipment. As of yesterday, they had over 8 units in the showcase. The Wii console comes with Wii Sports which is still my favorite game disc.
As for the Wii Fit balance board, I haven’t seen any in town. The only place I see has any stock on it is eCost and if you’re lucky to be on their site at the right time, you can pick up the Wii console for $99.
Eyeing it December 10, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Electronics, HDTV, Her's, His, Home, Shopping, Sports, coupons, gadgets.Tags: coupon, eyewear, game, harrypotter, mario, movie, theatre, wii, wireless, xbox
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They say when a recession hits, people flock to movie theatres. With the release of James Bond and the highly anticipated next installment of Harry Potter, I don’t think there will be a lack of people in line. Both Cineplex and Empire theatres offer gift cards that you can pick up from your local drugstore such as Rexall. But if you want to buy discount movie tickets, you will have to buy them from BCAA or AMA (in Alberta) or if you work for a large corporation (eg. Encana), check with your social club for discount tickets. Tickets can go as low as $8 for an adult admission.
For the gadget lovers, try the iTheatre wireless eyewear for $139.95. Plug it into your iPod or dvd player then put on a pair of iTheatre eyewear to enjoy a 50″ virtual viewing screen. 
It almost feels like you are sitting in a theatre with a wraparound screen. It is so cool. You are totally immersed in the picture as though you are right in the movie.
Imagine plugging it into your Wii and playing a game like Mario Kart. I did and I felt like I was on the track with Bowser and Luigi, racing around Sherbet Land in real life. It was bizarre but incredibly fun. With Tiger Woods PGA Tour, I felt I was really playing Pebble Beach. And with Rapala Fishing, I was on the lake, fishing for bass.
If you are interested in getting a pair, I can help you get it for under $120. Check with us for the special coupon code to use.
He Shoots, He Scores December 5, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Hockey, Shopping, Sports, golf.Tags: golf, headcover, Hockey, nhl, putter, stick
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I’m still not used to watching ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ when Colorado plays Phoenix. My friends have traded their golf clubs for hockey sticks and golf balls for pucks. If you’re looking for a new pair of skates and want a great deal, check out Liquidation Warehouse on 17th Avenue and 37th Street in Calgary.
Also new at Golf Town is the ‘Hockey Stick Putter‘ that sells for $119. It comes with a compression molded graphite shaft, cast aluminum alloy blade, 35″ standard length and headcover. David Graham is the inventor and owner. He grew up in 
Minnesota where he said hockey was a way of life. After spending 3 years designing the club, it’s here. You can get it with any of the NHL logos on it.
Christmas on a Budget December 2, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Car, HDTV, Home, Kitchen, SOHO, Shopping, Sports, TV, car rental, coupons, golf, money, saving money.Tags: antigua, budget, Car, coupon, directbuy, golf, oakley, rental, shirts, thriftys, vancouver, windshirts
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Everybody is going to budget-minded this Christmas. And talk about Budget, be sure to use BCD code U114800 to save on your Christmas rental. In Vancouver, you can rent a economy/compact car for only $45 for a 3-day rental from December 16th to 19th. I’ve been shopping and comparing with Thrifty’s using the code: LM78 and it comes close. Remember, the trick is picking up the car from a non-airport location to save on airport taxes. In Vancouver, the tax is well over 17% which cancels out alot of promo code rates.
Alot of people are going to strap down their budget and shop for themselves. If you are looking to stock your house, perhaps your new renovated basement with a home theatre, spa or home office, here’s a free visitor’s pass to DirectBuy. We’ve seen the ads on tv where they say you can save up to 50% off all your home remodelling and fixtures.
And if you have golfers on your Christmas list, check out all the golf shirts and windshirts by Antigua and Oakley at savings up to 75% off at Knetgolf. To take advantage of this special, be sure to use the coupon code: SHIRT.
Keen on Deals November 16, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Accessories, Activities, Her's, His, Shopping, Sports, beach, golf, kids, money, saving money.Tags: bags, daypacks, keen, kombi, sale, sandals, shoes, ski, snowboard, Sports, toques
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If you wear size 7 or 9 then you are in luck. Luckily for me, my foot was small yesterday as I picked up a few Keen sandals and shoes for cheap. How cheap? Almost 50%-60% off retail prices. I found a Newport style for $50 that normally sells for US$80. 
Also at $50 was the Jasper style shoe that normally goes for US$95. There were about 4 shelves full of Keen shoes, ranging from sandals to hiking shoes, some men’s and some ladies’ but were all size 7 or 9. My favorite pair of sandals is the Newport H2’s. They had a navy blue pair for $55 which is a great price considering that you can easily pay more than US$95 a pair. 
They also had Keen bags and knapsacks. For knapsacks, they had daypacks which are great for school or for a day tour. My favorite was 
a style called Burnside where a zipper along the side would reveal a compartment to hold your laptop in. Nice ample shoulder straps let you carry the bag comfortably on your shoulders or if you wish, you can carry it like a normal bag, there is a fabric handle on the side. A small mesh pocket to hold your keys, earbuds (or makeup) is hidden by the top flap, reached by unzipping the zipper on the top. The bag normally sells for US$95 but was on sale for $55.
On another floor, there was a clearance of ski wear. Everything for the snowboarder can be found here including Kombi undergarments, toques, face masks, hoodies, gloves, performance fleece and more. Rip Curl knapsacks for $30 and Australian snowboards for $300 were at hand too. Toques were clearing at 2-for-$10, a great stocking stuffer. Roots golf shirts were selling for $30 or less. And a bargain rack of various shirts and sizes in the hallway for $5. Opposite the hallway cashier was a room clearing shoes of all types, mostly sample sizes that range from 6 to 9. I managed to pick up a pair of Bite golf shoes for $30 that I have seen at Golf Town for $60 or more. LPGA visors went for $2 and golf spikes for $4.
If you’re interested in checking this out, drop by the Manchester Building at 339 – 50th Ave SE today before 3:00pm.
Luggage Clubs November 7, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Biking, Business, Celebrities, Geography, Lifestyle, Sports, Travel, camping, coupons, money.Tags: air, bicycle, delivery, duffle, equipment, golf, kayak, luggage, skis, Sports, stroller
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Most of the time I blog about deals, specials and the BBD. That’s why alot of you keep visiting me because of the BBD. But today, I am going to blog about something that is definitely not the BBD because I think uPay2much for this service if you use it.
Have you heard of the Luggage Club? It is for travellers who don’t want to fuss with lugging their sports equipment all over the world. You pay a fee to transport your golf clubs, surfboard, kayak, skis, boots, racquets, duffle bag, etc. to a destination of your choice. It’s a door to door delivery, I think.
I was curious to check out the prices to transport two golf bags to Orlando, Florida from Seattle, Washington and back. The fee is $1,040 for next morning delivery. Next afternoon delivery will save me $33 and if I’m willing to wait 6 days for it, I can get it for $686. The prices to send my clubs to Orlando is almost the price of an air ticket.
I can see if you’re a sports professional and don’t want the hassle of carrying your gear onboard but if you get paid to play sports then you can afford this service. Or if you planning a kayak trip or a cycling trip then paying to have your equipment delivered may make sense. But sending a duffle bag, stroller or even golf bags is a little ridiculous.
I’ll gladly pay $25 surcharge to US Airways to bring a second bag than to pay a luggage club to deliver my goods. If you’re interested, check out Luggage Club and here’s a coupon for you to save some money: THRIFTY.
No Promo Code Required October 30, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Shopping, Sports, coupons, golf, money, saving money.Tags: callaway, cheap, cleveland, clone, clubs, diamond, golf, nike, tour
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I know the loonie has dropped considerably and that over-the-border shopping has decreased somewhat but for golfers like you and me, the deals are still to be had in the states. Take for example, Diamond Tour has an incredible online sale going on. Originally sold for $128.24, the Grand Hawk I-Cube driver is now only $59.95. With this club, you get the UST IROD shaft worth $51.95 on Golf Galaxy. That means, you get the clubhead and grip for less than $9!
Among the clones, you can get the Callaway Big Bertha clone for only $62.20, the Nike Sumo clone for only $62.20, the Nike Ignite clone for only $39.00, the Cleveland Hi-Bore clone for $62.20, the Callaway X clone for $62.20 and more.
If you’re looking for a looooong driver, take a look at the Integra Sooo long driver for only $19. So, it takes you a few swings to get used to but when you do, you’re going to hit it a long way because this club used to compete in the long drive contests.
If you like walking through the aisles of Golf Town looking for deals, forget the drive and check out Diamond Tour Golf online. You won’t need promo codes for this place.
