Director's Chair in Canada

Hi All

I'm presently visiting in Regina, Sask, -35 C weather, have a cold and we are under a heavy snowfall warning... soooo I've spent the last 2 days on the computer searching for a director's chair. The one that I would like to order is a Tuscany, http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TALL-ALUMINUM-DIRECTOR-CHAIR-W-SIDE-TABLE_W0QQitemZ270499128598QQihZ017QQcategoryZ79682QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63

I've gone through the archives on the forum, searched everything I can possible think of in Google.
The problem is, I haven't been able to find one in Canada anywhere (I'm trying to avoid: $70 shipping charge, duty, customs, brokerage and exchange-----the chair itself is about $70 but with everything else it will end up over $200).

Any Canadians been successful in finding this chair or one similiar in Canada?

Thanks yet again for any suggestions

Judy

Ahaha I'm pretty sure that's the same one that I just got for my birthday! I didn't ask how much it was, but I know the shipping was pricey, and the duty when it was delivered was an additional $25.

My dad was saying that when they were looking for them, some places wouldn't even ship to Canada - so far as I know, this was ordered from the States.

I know that wasn't much help, but if you're holding out for this chair in Canada...well, you'll be waiting a long, long while.

I have yet to take it on a job with me, but I absolutely LOVE how light it is (compared to my old wooden one), and the side table/pockets. I'm very excited to use it.

http://www.naimies.com/product.php?productid=288&cat=0&page=1

I don't know if they ship to Canada or not.

That is a sweet chair!

It is sweet. I got it not too long ago. It's nice and tall. I had to get a step to make it easier to climb in. I also love the side pouch. It fits my mirror perfectly and that way, it doesn't get swiped by kids that are already painted.

It sounds silly that I get excited for the side pouch.. but that is a feature I love.
The table comes in handy too

I have that chair...and I think that's the same one that Carol Turman in Va just got this last week.

Things that I like...the side table because I can put my drink there...or the kids can put their drink/hat/glasses there. If it's really fast paced...this table goes down cause there's just no time for these nice-a-ties. the side pocket..if you don't have one...Make one for your chair, perfect for holding mirror or reference pics, or storing your keys and/or camera. The back is solid so the little kids don't slide out.

Things that I don't like...the back is attached and doesn't fold down so it's taller when put away. That back is also angled back which is really comfortable to sit in, but when you have a small child in the chair they get 'lost' leaned back with chin down...so a sturdy pillow is needed for them to keep them up and in a comfortable paintable position. The side pocket sits low on the side....it's better higher like on the side arm instead of low at the seat.

Just my humble opinion...

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Happy New Year

Jenny

Kristal S. wrote:http://www.naimies.com/product.php?productid=288&cat=0&page=1

I don't know if they ship to Canada or not.

Thanks Kristal. I did come across this link in my search and yes they ship to Canada for $54.00 (not including exchange, duties, customs, brokerage fee, taxes)....ordering from here would put the chair about $250.

Kristal wrote:Ahaha I'm pretty sure that's the same one that I just got for my birthday!

Kristal.... Does your dad want to adopt? I got rubber boots for my birthday

I bought my first one at Act One in Vancouver... not even sure if they are still there.

My second I bought at a convention and brought home as oversized luggage...

Judy wrote:

Kristal wrote:Ahaha I'm pretty sure that's the same one that I just got for my birthday!

Kristal.... Does your dad want to adopt? I got rubber boots for my birthday

LOL!! The chair was actually paid for by my brother and sister - dad just really likes going online and searching for things He did cover the duty, though...

And I LOVE my rubber boots! Nothin' wrong with those...

Judy, how far are you from the border? I live in BC, about 20 minutes from the border and have a friend there I ship to. There are services at most border towns like 'ship happens' and others that you can ship to for a small fee and then you just run across to pick it up yourself. It saves all the extra shipping costs and delays. The duty is often waived as long as it's under $200. I do it all the time as the selection is so much better in the US and cheese is half the price... LOL. I often add the extra 30 min drive to drop in at the US Costco too.

This is the chair I got and it works great. Although I can see the benefit of the one with the closed back. Wish I'd seen that one first.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Oversize-High-Tall-Director-s-Chair-with-SideTable-1210_W0QQitemZ320449083543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9c40f897

Kristal, you should let me know next time you need something from across the line. Maybe I can 'hook you up', we're not that far from each other.

Happy New Year everyone!

That's a great idea Catz. I'm only about 30 min from the US border! I'll get my passport in order and will definitely look into if there is a spot at the Coutts border that I can send US stuff too.

Thanks for the tip! It should save me $$$

CATZ wrote: Although I can see the benefit of the one with the closed back. Wish I'd seen that one first.

You will be happy with the one that you got. as for the open space in back, you can either add a cushion with straps there (the cushion helps keep the little kids a bit forward too) or watch in the thrift stores for the back massage type cushion that fits over the back of a chair...they work really well too. I trimmed a peice of 2 inch foam and stuffed it in there....works perfect for me.

Jenny

Thanks for the tips Jenny. I actually use two big flower pillows for little ones to sit on and put behind them. I find they like to lean back in the chair and I'm constantly having to tell them to lean forward. With the pillow behind them, they're at least a bit closer to me.

BTW, my name is actually Magna, my ID is CATZ because that's the name of my company. It's an acronym for 'Creativity A to Z' because I have so many creative interests...face painting, graphic design, marketing. sewing, crafts, etc. I'm always finding new ways to express my creativity.

CATZ wrote:Kristal, you should let me know next time you need something from across the line. Maybe I can 'hook you up', we're not that far from each other.

No, we're really not! (I can't remember what my profile says - Vancouver? If yes, that's a lie; I'm in Surrey, but it's easier to just say Van ) And thanks - although I think my neighbour is going to be renting a PO box in Blaine, so I'm planning on using hers. Appreciate it, though Also, my Aunt lives in Mission - maybe when the kiddies are in school they'll see you at their friend's birthdays?!