hudsonhockey22 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 Hey, this is my first post. Right now i have vapor XX skates, and i need new skates and want the XXX's. I am thinking about getting the blemishes, since they are one hundred dollars cheaper than the reg. XXX. But, what exactly is blemish, like is it bad for the skate, and totally the wrong thing to do, or is it just something very minor, and wouldnt change the performance. Any help would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wickedwrister 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 A blem is usually something you would do to it your first game anyway (ie. scuff, marks on the holder, ect..) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunderhockey19 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 usually blemished skates dont have anything wrong with them. maybe a missed stitch here and there, or a mark across the boot somewhere, but then again you never know with blemishes, because there really isnt any guarentee, or anything if you buy them, and something goes wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 Where can you get blemish stuff ? My guess is ebay but i would love to see a store which sells a lot of blemish equipment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wickedwrister 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 Perani's usually has a bunch. Last I was there, they were doing $199 for Vapor XX blems and 8000's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick23 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 i thought blemishes were only visual, they will usually state this, if they do not check up, dont want to be buying faulty skates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hudsonhockey22 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 THanx guys, i called peranis and asked them if they sold blem. XXX's and they said yes, and for the seniors, it is about 350, compared to 470. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeI 18 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2005 Hockeymonkey.com has some THG Vapors w/ blems for $169 and they "in no way affect the performance of the skate"http://hockeymonkey.com/bauervap20thgblem.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunderhockey19 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 may i ask, as to which peranis you called? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hudsonhockey22 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 i called the one in North Olmsted, Ohio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wickedwrister 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 Hockeymonkey.com has some THG Vapors w/ blems for $169 and they "in no way affect the performance of the skate" From what I was told, the THG Vapors are a rebranded Vapor XV. I think you can find them for less around the web (or at your LHS). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 usually blemished skates dont have anything wrong with them. maybe a missed stitch here and there, or a mark across the boot somewhere, but then again you never know with blemishes, because there really isnt any guarentee, or anything if you buy them, and something goes wrong. Usually is the key. I've seen blemished with mismounted holders, bent blades. As long as there is a return policy, they can be a good deal. Check them out well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 Exactly - I posted pics of one guy who had some blems and they were obviously seconds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 Is there any way to get seconds (color probs or crooked joint/seam) or minor damaged stuff from companies for less money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hl1435 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 i just called there and they said they have none as of yet. anyone else here of any of these around? i'd love to get a pair at a discounted rate (the wife wont let me shell out $450.00 for a pair of skates) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2005 Hockeymonkey.com has some THG Vapors w/ blems for $169 and they "in no way affect the performance of the skate" From what I was told, the THG Vapors are a rebranded Vapor XV. I think you can find them for less around the web (or at your LHS). they are basically XVs with perf. steel. It's the model in betwen the XV and XX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
