How to stay on top of "closeouts"

[Cams 7]

Not sure how to word what I want to say but, here it goes:

I am curious as to how the general public (rec league/pick-up, etc) hockey players can keep on top of new releases and such, and therefore maybe take advantage of old model pricing. In may case, I have everything I need, but am always looking for a good deal on OPS. My LHS has treated me nothing but great, in fact one worker spent almost 2 hours fitting and trying on different skates, which I ended up getting XXIX (retail version of the XXXX? correct me if I'm wrong). Here is my dilemma - I recently bought from the same place, a Inno MegaLyte OPS, which actually was a little more whippy than I figured ($79CDN). Not sure, but I was told this was a rebranded stick I think. What I am looking for is a decent mid-high level OPS, but I will not spend the $190 + - can't afford it. My LHS actually has One90 on for $149CDN...... I was hoping to find something like the Inno I had or maybe can hold out if I can anticipate some good closeouts coming down the line.

Any suggestions, advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Gummer12 134]

Sign up for online stores' newsletters..I get emails everyday throughout the day on closeouts..most of it lately is Jr sticks, and apparel and Mission/NBH gear..but they still throw out some good deals every now and again. I got some Eagle gloves a couple months ago for $80

[vitaminZ 0]

^ that Good Deal Thread up there is one of the best resources

[Scoobersti 0]

Other thing you could do is check the "good deal thread" few times a day on this forum.

[IniNew 53]

Unfortunately, the retail version of the XXXX is the XXXX....

[Cams 7]

Does shipping on sticks for example kill any savings? I have always supported my LHS, just wish there was a way to know of coming closeouts/clearance ahead of time. Everytime I ask to answer is we never know ahead of time. Oh well, I'll keep checking the deal thread and keep popping in when I get a chance to my store here.

IniNew - maybe it is the XXX then.......

[Guitarmy 0]

The retail version of the XXX, is also the XXX.

A lot of places offer free shipping after a certain amount. Even if you don't opt for the free shipping, most places are reasonable, with the exception of Hockey Monkey.

[SirJW 207]

Re: Shipping.

Get your team to buy a few each and share the costs...

[K9 Unit 1]

i had a thread about the xxix...some say its just some manufacturers blah blah thing and thats why its cheaper...some say its a xxx dressed as a xxxx etc etc. we don't really know :D

[IniNew 53]

After a quick search, it's an SMU between the XXV and XXXX

VAPOR XXXX / VAPOR XXIX / VAPOR XXV

Linings - Tech Mesh / Basketweave Nylon / Basketweave Nylon

Tongue - Metatarsal guard / same / not the same

Sole - Full Carbon / Full Carbon / Full Texallium

Lining - Hydrophobic Clarino / Clarino liner / Clarino liner

[rescueswimmer 0]

Like somebody else recommended sign up for stores newsletters.

[automorph 0]

inno megalyte @ $79 is a decent deal for Canadians........at least you have them old Inno never make it to the GTA

Also being in Windsor, crossover to US and get really good deals

[pizzakid13 5]

Does shipping on sticks for example kill any savings?

depends. check the "good deal" thread and sign up for the email lists at your fave online stores. i got a ccm vector10 for 80 plus 10 for shipping. still way cheaper than in the LHS. then i bought R8 lite from our sell conference. thats also a great place.