Used equipment store - Canada

[Finallybuyingaboat]

Okay, spring is arriving in the Montreal area, and my refurbishing project is sticking its head out of the snow. So, does anyone know of a used sailing equipment store in Canada? Anywhere in Canada is fine.When I order from the US, sometimes I get hit with significant shipping and customs charges, so I would prefer something within Canada.

Mainly looking for used T track cars right now, stupid expensive to buy new. I need to keep an eye on costs as I have a LOT of things I need to change on the boat.

Thanks

[Faster]

Popeyes Sailor exchange in Vancouver BC Popeye's Sailors Exchange, Sailors Auction, Marine Consignments;

I believe there is also one in Sidney, and also in Steveston but it mainly deals with fisherman.

[RickQuann]

You might want to check out Ebay .. not sure about the S&H, but there's usually a lot of used gear.

[jimmyb116]

Binnacle great service good prices

[CaptKermie]

You generally get hit with significant shipping, customs/brokerage charges when dealing with the Bandits at UPS. With free trade there are no duties or other fees they are fabricated and invented by companies like UPS. Request shipping by regular snail mail or some other service that does not charge unwarranted fees and you will get better pricing. I always request regular mail and if they insist UPS I simply take my business elsewhere. I cannot afford UPS.
For those in the PNW there will be a huge garage sale/swap meet at the maritime museum in Victoria during the Floating Boat Show April 24-27, 2008 - some good deals to be had.

[jthistle]

That's good advice about the UPS thing. I never can get a good grasp on what those fees are for.

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Jason
'72 Ericson 35-2

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CaptKermie;

Hey, thanks for the info on the swap meet. I'd forgotten about the boat show too

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[Finallybuyingaboat]

Popeye'slooks like they are a reasonable option. Plus,my sister lives out there so she can check stuffoutfor me(Yes,I need a new sail as well!).