brown12687 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I want to buy a kayak/canoe but I also dont want to buy one only for the price to drop $200+ in two weeks. With summer nearly over, in retail terms, what is the best time of the year to buy one? Quote
Neil McCauley Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Retail stores won't really have great deals any time of year. I'd watch craigslist. Fall and spring. People will dump them barely used for less than half price. 1 Quote
Jim Mac Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Do you plan to buy in a store or online? I bought a kayak online a couple years ago. It was a very good deal because it was the previous years model. That's another option. Quote
brown12687 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 I don't have a problem buying online, as long as the shipping isn't too much. Some online stores want $150+ for shipping. Some brick and mortar stores offer free store pick up, but curiously, Cabelas charges $60 to pick up in store. Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted August 9, 2015 Super User Posted August 9, 2015 Watch CraigsList as fall approaches and some people decide they want other toys more. They'll unload them cheaper. But you might have to sift through a bunch to find one specifically for fishing that meets your needs. Quote
Allen Der Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Austin Kayak has free shipping. keep checking their site often, they'll have closeouts on a lot of models, but it is usually very limited quantity so you'll have to act fast 1 Quote
Dye99 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Watch CraigsList as fall approaches and some people decide they want other toys more. They'll unload them cheaper. But you might have to sift through a bunch to find one specifically for fishing that meets your needs. This! I found a nice perception over the weekend for a friend. Dirt cheap. But here in Cali, in the Sierra's our stores drop their prices this time of year... And for the comment about ACK. I can't say enough for that company...Walked in and bought my first yak with them in 05, and they have been sending me boats every few years ever since. So with all that said, the best time to buy a kayak is when you have the money. Quote
Tony L. Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Unless you are looking at big budget or high caliber rigs, take a peak at Wal-Mart's website. I was recently I the market for a canoe, and found that Wally World had one that was nearly $400 cheaper than everywhere else I shopped. Plus it came with added features of a built in cooler, rod holders, paddle holders, a water proof compartment, and a squared off stern to mount a trolling motor to. None of the same sized small canoes at other retailers had these features, and it ended up being about half the price (same brand and everything). Because it was such a large item, it had to be delivered by freight- so there was a charge for shipping, but it was only 9 bucks. Just got it in a couple weeks ago and my buddy and I already booked a lakeside camping trip. I will let you know how it goes, but seemed well worth the investment Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 10, 2015 Super User Posted August 10, 2015 During the X-Mas holidays - many places have free shipping. Cabelas sent my Old Town to me (Via Truck Freight) for FREE ~ A-Jay Quote
FinCulture Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Dick's Sporting Goods! They have a phenomenal boat sale that goes on around Memorial Day weekend and on through June. They sell kayaks all across the board in price-range at huge discounts. 1 Quote
HeavyDluxe Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Used on CL in the winter/spring... Check with your local shop, as they may periodically get blemished models in that can be had at a significant discount. (I own a blem 2014 Ride 115 that I got for $300 less than the unblem'd. I just have a mangled sticker on the boat. Structurally, it's fine.) Otherwise, check the major retailers like Bass Pro, Cabelas, etc, and watch for sales/clearances. Smaller, boutique kayak shops don't hold tons of inventory and expect to be able to move what they have without needing to go all bargain-basement on prices. Quote
Dixiearcher Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I got my canoe at dicks sporting goods on sale for $200 off! I called and asked when they would go on sale and the manager gave me the dates. The waiting was the hard part! Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted August 31, 2015 Super User Posted August 31, 2015 I got a huge deal on a fishing yak last January. Took the store all last year and half the winter to figure out that SUP's and whitewater yaks was where the money was at, and they ditched the fishing kayaks for well below cost. I'm a happy yakker. Quote
LuckyGia Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I bought the last 2 canoes that Dicks had a couple of years ago for $200 each. I sold them the next year for $250 each. Quote
Super User Further North Posted September 7, 2015 Super User Posted September 7, 2015 Craigslist...January...NW WI...$600+ Mad River virtually unused for three bills. ...got a lotta weird looks from other drivers driving home with a canoe on the roof @ -17°... Quote
The Patriot Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I want to buy a kayak/canoe but I also dont want to buy one only for the price to drop $200+ in two weeks. With summer nearly over, in retail terms, what is the best time of the year to buy one? Whats your location? If you're anywhere near western MA theres an Old Town on CL for $125 http://westernmass.craigslist.org/boa/5210538983.html Quote
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