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Re: favorite online store for running gear...

ANONYMOUS — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:27:00 GMT

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Originally posted by bongobop:
* If you are doing any experimenting with shoes, RRS is the best. If you join their club- around $50.00 annually:*

Their VIP club is $39.99 annually on the RRS web site.

RRS also has actual stores; from what I remember, there is a different version of the club that you can buy in the stores that is (or was) $20 annually. Discounts are the same, but to order stuff off the RRS web site with the discount, you'll need to place the order at the store. (Stuff in the store that is also on the web site is the same price in each.)

If the price differential between the online and store versions of the club still holds, it is probably due to different rates of shoe returns within the 60 days (since people buying at the store are more likely to get well fitting shoes due to being able to try on before buying) and different costs to subsidize free shipping.

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

bongobop — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:44:00 GMT

If you are doing any experimenting with shoes, RRS is the best. If you join their club- around $50.00 annually:
1)You can return shoes up to 60 days later- even if you've taken them out on the trail, through the mud- no questions asked.
2) Shipping is free- for anything, not just shoes.
3)You get 10% club discount.
4) After purchasing 5 shoes, you're 6th is free.
4)You can usually find a coupon online for an extra 10% off.
So, with the online coupon AND the 10 % club discount AND 6th shoe free AND free shipping AND 60 day return policy, if you buy alot of shoes, it's a pretty good deal.

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

ANONYMOUS — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:16:00 GMT

RRS is a little more pricey, but what other stores let you wear your shoes for two months and then return them if you still don't like the fit?

I once bought a pair, returned them, tried another pair, returned them and went back to my original purchase. It was great to be able to in essense "test" the shoes out in real conditions.

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

RichardC040 — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:26:00 GMT

Ordered from the Running warehouse this morning based on the recomendation here....

I have big hopes

I like thier selection

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

ANONYMOUS — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:42:00 GMT

I always get my stuff from running shops, have never heard of any of these online stores, but I think I will check some of them out..

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Have a nice day:)

Emily

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

purelyshell — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:50:00 GMT

Oh I reread the OP. I have NEVER had sierratradingpost ship fast. Even when they say they do -- it has always taken weeks to get my stuff. A big hassle. So, you might not want to order from them if you need it ASAP.

I have found that suppliers are using a sucky method to ship. They send it out UPS air to a US Post Office portal in a big city. It gets to USPO really fast but once they get it, it takes FOREVER.

STP is not the only supplier using this method and hopefully it will end soon since it really isn't very successful. I'm sure they save money this way but STP has lost some of my business if I need something quicker. Too Bad, too~

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

purelyshell — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:46:00 GMT

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They always have top name stuff for really great prices! If you check often, you will stay on top of their sales. I've bought most of my running stuff from them.

Also, if you google "sierratradingpost: free ship" -- you will usually come up with a code and the answer to a question that will give you free shipping.

Apparently, in their catalogs, they ask a question somewhere inside. If you answer the question correctly, they give you free shipping. So there is a code you use and you put in in the keycode box. Then you put the answer to the question in the comments box in the order form. When you checkout, it still shows you paying shipping but the next day they send you an email stating that you got the answer correct and then they delete the shipping. I think it has always worked for me but sometimes people post that they didn't get it. Worth a try.

I also like Race Ready shorts. You can go to their site www.raceready.com[/URL" target="_blank"> or the above poster said a different site gives better shipping.

When you order online it is all about the shipping and handling costs -- at least it is for me. I mean, after you find the great deal!

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

ctxcrossx — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:20:00 GMT

...and I'll second ZombieRunner.com. They have wonderful customer service. Several months ago I was looking for a pack that they didn't carry (but they did carry that brand). They were glad to order some of what I was looking for and I got it in a timely fashion.

Chris

Re: favorite online store for running gear...

run4long — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:53:00 GMT

RnJ Sports is good. Often best prices and free shipping on orders over $65.

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Re: favorite online store for running gear...

zer0vector — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:35:00 GMT

I'll second the recommendation for holabirdsports.com. I just ordered some new shoes (asics 2120) from there, and it turned out they were out of stock. I selected a different color scheme and they gave me 10% off for my trouble. They also arrived within a week, even with the change.