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Postby Sodapoppers » Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:58 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Harvey's getting a new saddle soon #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/15.gif"#ed_cl# I've been saving my pennies and boyfriend just got a bonus at work. I'm getting the Barnsby Omega I so admire. Exchange rates are decent right now too so I might save a couple bucks. I'm going to be paying $1400 cdn from the place from the states.  They are listed on Apple Saddlery for $2234 so it's a good deal. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Whats the best/cheapest way for having it shipped so that i won't get robbed on shipping costs?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanks :D#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#A href="http://www.barnsby.com/html/Product_details.asp?Procat=6&ProID=33"#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG id=Picture10 style="WIDTH: 164px; HEIGHT: 161px" height=117 alt=OMEGA src="http://www.barnsby.com/assets/images/s-720s.gif" width=120 border=0#ed_cl##ed_op#/A#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby AWSgurl » Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:38 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#SP #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#The saddle that you are getting is it new, and from a Tack Shop?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Promise » Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:52 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Yay SP! Glad to hear you're finally getting that long-awaited-for saddle! ;) #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Somehow I don't think shipping a saddle could ever be too cheap...probably at least $40 US? I'd say - Ship it with US priority - just so it can't get lost in the mail or damaged! (& you can keep track of it as well) for a couple extra bucks, I think its worth it, I mean the saddle is not exactly cheap, so you'll want it insured.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#EM#ed_cl#Little Harvey is getting her saddle... #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/15.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/EM#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#AWSgurl - the saddle that SP is getting is brand new!! What a great deal huh! And I guess, technically, you could say its from a tack shop ;) - or a friend who owns an online tack shop or so.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#


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Postby AWSgurl » Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:37 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Well if SP is getting it from a tack shop they should be able to ship it for her and at a&nbsp;better&nbsp;rate then if she arranged it herself, I would look into it, recently a friend of mine just got something shipped from a tack shop they arranged the shipping, said it would be more cheapier if they did it, it arrived safe and sound.....#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Sodapoppers » Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:40 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Promise is right #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif"#ed_cl#&nbsp;It is a girl from another BB with an online tack shop. So the saddle is brand brand spanking new. I have looked at a few used ones and they are even more expensive than the deal i am getting on this one. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#AWS - I borrowed Colleen's and I love it #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I don't know if it matters shipping wise but the saddle is coming from New Hampshire#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby AWSgurl » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:15 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#They still should be able to help you with shipping.....#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Sodapoppers » Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:57 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I know and they will. My question is what way is cheapest? Ground, air, etc? Is there a way i can avoid being nailed for duty? ie. to say it's a refund, return, gift, etc is what I am asking.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby *rickie* » Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:19 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#d8a5bb#ed_cl#SP: One thing I learnt having a saddle shiped from the states, was&nbsp;if they insure it, you'll pay through your @ss to get it! #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#d8a5bb#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#d8a5bb#ed_cl#One lady shipped me a saddle, and insured it on her end, when it got to my door step, I had to pay ANOTHER $200 for it! #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/dead.gif"#ed_cl#&nbsp;I wasn't impressed at all! And when my dad (poor guy, he happen to answer the door, when no one else was home) ask why he had to pay for this saddle, the dude told him cause of the insurance on it!#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#d8a5bb#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#d8a5bb#ed_cl#I thought that was OUTRAGIOUS! So it might be something to look into!#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Sodapoppers » Sat Feb 26, 2005 5:52 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#0080ff#ed_cl#OOh man..decisions, decisions.&nbsp; Th tackshop near by (like, 5 mins away) jus got a new shipment of barnsbys in.&nbsp; Within that shpment, they have the saddle that i want. Problem is, it will be anywhere from 500-&nbsp;800 more at base price.&nbsp; now i save on shipping, which i budgetted $200 for, and&nbsp;I also get a free fitting with it.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#0080ff#ed_cl#The way it works is that someone from barnsby brought in the shipment of saddles, the shop buys off of them and then sells it.&nbsp; What do you think of making a cash&nbsp;offer to the shop on a new saddle? I know its the norm. on used saddles but dont want to make an idiot of myself doing it on a new saddle. I have my old wintec which mght make me 150-200 towards the new one...not sure what route to go.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#0080ff#ed_cl#The other concerning thing is that I just found out Barnsby will now make their saddles in foam on request #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif"#ed_cl#&nbsp;It saves some money for the tack shops.&nbsp; I know the saddle i triedout today is fore sure wool.&nbsp; I would hate to order from the states and find out thatits foam regardless of what i'm told #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley5.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby AWSgurl » Sat Feb 26, 2005 8:14 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#SP.....I was looking on the EC classifieds, under saddles and there is a used Omega saddle for sale, exactly what you are looking for, did you see.?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Sodapoppers » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:38 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#AWS ....no...all i saw was a 17.5 inch. I'm looking through some of the other APs though...I do want the omega though. I've found a couple nice used ones...now if i could get away with a 16.5 - 17.5 seat, i'd have it made #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Sad/7.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby PerfectAngel » Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:11 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#So? have you decided where you're gonna get your saddle from? It sure is a nice saddle...you must be very excited to get it. I can't wait for my new one to arrive...#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby DurhamJumper » Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:15 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#SP - I would ask a ton of questinos to the place in the states to make sure you are getting what you want wool over foam and that if you get it and arent happy it can be shipped back at the stores expense.&nbsp; As in if they lie to you they should pay for it to come back.&nbsp; When I shipped my saddle up from the states it cost 25 US but then when it got to my door there was another 25 Can something about custom charges.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Its a big investment and if the lady really wants to sell she will answer all your questions and concerns.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Embiem3 » Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:00 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I get alot of stuff shipped to me from the states and if you get them the mark the package as#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;' gift' there wont be and customs charges.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby AQHAgirl » Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:59 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Unless it's marked as a gift... you'll have to pay duty on what the (I think Canadian) value of the saddle is, so you might be looking at over $200 after customs takes it's chunk.......#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Patricia » Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:46 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Usually when it is a gift it has to be $50 and under...so they have to declare the value on the parcel for it to clear customs...and what it is.&nbsp; They have a book with different rates depending on what it is.&nbsp; You pay a brokerage charge, a shipping charge and a customs tarif.&nbsp; Try contact the Canada Customs office and they will better tell you what to expect.&nbsp; #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Sodapoppers » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:27 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Well I've decided to go with the one from the states. I spoke to the woman on the phone today and she told me there is a girl bringing in a used 18" Omega wide tree (apparently they are quite popular there!) to sell. So she is going to look it over and they will decide on a price and it might come with fittings etc. I will know by the weekend. She also just got in new catalogues, the price of the Omega went up a bit from when we last spoke so she is going to email me later today with all the info. #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/21.gif"#ed_cl#&nbsp;whew i can't wait to get it! my 3rd biggest purchase #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/15.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby PerfectAngel » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:33 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#cooool!! I am looking for a new (or used...but new to me) saddle too...but I haven't found one yet that I REALLY want to spend big bucks on...where are you getting yours from? I am looking for a Wintec dressage saddle....(not to hijack your post...but if anyone knows of one...). Can't wait to here how you like it...:)#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Sodapoppers » Sat Mar 12, 2005 11:24 am

#ed_op#A href="http://www.griffinbrook.com/"#ed_cl#http://www.griffinbrook.com/#ed_op#/A#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#This is the place i am getting mine from. I find their prices&nbsp;to be&nbsp;quite&nbsp;exceptional. Why do you want a wintec PA? I have an ap and i hate it #ed_op#IMG onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " style="BORDER-RIGHT: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: #3169c6 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #3169c6 1px solid; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: #3169c6 1px solid; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c6d3ef" onclick="InsertImage('/richedit/smileys/confused.gif');" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/confused.gif" align=absMiddle#ed_cl#&nbsp; Check on ebay for wintecs, check EC's classifieds...there are lots of used ones floating about. That was one of my biggest frustrations when i was saddle hunting, i found a million wintecs and no barnsbys lol lol if you go here #ed_op#A href="http://equimarket.equestrianconnection.com/listads.asp?method=advanced&amp;category=Saddles&amp;province=&amp;country=&amp;searchterm=wintec&amp;searchtype=any&amp;daterange=&amp;sex=&amp;agemin=&amp;agemax=&amp;heightmin=&amp;heightmax=&amp;pricemin=&amp;pricemax=&amp;breed=&amp;breedoption=any&amp;discipline=&amp;disciplineoption=any&amp;Submit=Search+Now"#ed_cl#http://equimarket.equestrianconnection.com/listads.asp?method=advanced&amp;category=Saddles&amp;province=&amp;country=&amp;searchterm=wintec&amp;searchtype=any&amp;daterange=&amp;sex=&amp;agemin=&amp;agemax=&amp;heightmin=&amp;heightmax=&amp;pricemin=&amp;pricemax=&amp;breed=&amp;breedoption=any&amp;discipline=&amp;disciplineoption=any&amp;Submit=Search+Now#ed_op#/A#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#there are 29 of them listed, and decent cheap prices too...gotta love going used :D&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby PerfectAngel » Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:08 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Didn't see the reply till now! I love wintecs! I have the CC and I find it really comfy, plus it fits my ever-changing horses. I want a Wintec Dressage Pro (or Isabelle, but they're expensive) because I don't have an indoor arena, so I have to ride in all weather (rain, etc. damamges my leather saddles I find). I also like the equisuede because it's grippy and I am training a bunch of horses so it"ll help me stay in the saddle instead of on the ground. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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