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Jumanji · 04-24-2007, 11:03 PM

Has anyone every seen the Marathon go on sale for less than $299. I've seen a few websites that say "On sale $299.99 from $349.99" but Toys R Us sells them for $299.99 regular price

QuassEE · 04-24-2007, 11:08 PM

Never. But make sure you're only charged the one tax on it.

Britax is a bigtime price-fixer. They'll revoke merchant rights if they catch them advertising at below authorized prices. I believe the only reason that it went down to $299 from $349 is actually because when they were introduced to the Canadian market, the dollar was around 1.4 whereas it's around 1.12 now...so in reality, the price is practically the same based on what the stores are paying.

-Nicole.

Jewels · 04-24-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by QuassEE

Never. But make sure you're only charged the one tax on it.

Doesn't it depend on which province you live in or buy in determine how much you pay in taxes? I am pretty sure I had to pay 2 taxes on my seats here in MB and only one when I bought my MA in BC.

QuassEE · 04-24-2007, 11:32 PM

She's in BC. BC merchants are really bad for applying the PST on PST exempt items and trying to get away with it. I bought some cloth diapers at Sears and they did this to me, but since I had bought other items I didn't notice until I got home. When I called them, they said come in for a refund. I asked them if they weren't going to change it on their computer--NOPE. I just went back this past weekend, 4 years later, and they're still charging PST on them! All personal protective equipment should be PST free in British Columbia, carseats included.

-N.

Jumanji · 04-25-2007, 01:35 AM

Very interesting on the PST. I'll definitely make sure of that. Helps with the price a little bit.

BudgieStew · 04-25-2007, 12:39 PM

Ontario also does not charge PST on car seats and boosters.

Loves2sing · 04-25-2007, 04:53 PM

I am more than a little cheesed about the Ma price. I paid $350 a year ago for mine, and I could have done something else with that $50, like new shoes maybe? LOL! The price is totally worth the seat though. You might want to check out if there are any other retailers selling the MA in your area, as I found the material on the TRU MA a little rough. I have seen, and own much softer covers. Just a thought.

hipmaman · 04-25-2007, 06:55 PM

The Britax rep confirmed last winter that MSRP of the MA had dropped to $299 due to lower exchange rate. The RA dropped too.

There are rarely sales on them, however, if you are near a Bonnie Togs (Ontario), I sometimes see them go on sale ($269ish). Those that still have $349 and then sometimes have special price of $299 is probably doing a bit of 'shady' business by letting people think they get a great sale when that's the MSRP anyway.

Jewels · 04-25-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hipmaman

Those that still have $349 and then sometimes have special price of $299 is probably doing a bit of 'shady' business by letting people think they get a great sale when that's the MSRP anyway.

I have seen them listed at $349 and it says On Sale for $299. Since the price fixed I haven't seen them higher then the $299 even though it says some say it is a sale (ie. TJ Kids)

mummy2jakob&erika · 04-26-2007, 06:04 PM

I bought our Britax Marathons for $299, from Alberta.

04-24-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
Jumanji Carseat Crazy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 100	Marathon Prices Has anyone every seen the Marathon go on sale for less than $299. I've seen a few websites that say "On sale $299.99 from $349.99" but Toys R Us sells them for $299.99 regular price __________________ Amanda Mom to: B: 5 years \| K: 2 years Daycare Provider to: B: 5 years \| G: 2 years \| L: 2 years \| H: 2 years \| L: 19 months \| C: 11 months Car Seats: 4 Radians & 2 Parkways

04-24-2007, 11:08 PM	#2
QuassEE Moderator - CPST Instructor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Crack Shack..REALLY. Posts: 2,249	Re: Marathon Prices Never. But make sure you're only charged the one tax on it. Britax is a bigtime price-fixer. They'll revoke merchant rights if they catch them advertising at below authorized prices. I believe the only reason that it went down to $299 from $349 is actually because when they were introduced to the Canadian market, the dollar was around 1.4 whereas it's around 1.12 now...so in reality, the price is practically the same based on what the stores are paying. -Nicole.

04-24-2007, 11:32 PM	#4
QuassEE Moderator - CPST Instructor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Crack Shack..REALLY. Posts: 2,249	Re: Marathon Prices She's in BC. BC merchants are really bad for applying the PST on PST exempt items and trying to get away with it. I bought some cloth diapers at Sears and they did this to me, but since I had bought other items I didn't notice until I got home. When I called them, they said come in for a refund. I asked them if they weren't going to change it on their computer--NOPE. I just went back this past weekend, 4 years later, and they're still charging PST on them! All personal protective equipment should be PST free in British Columbia, carseats included. -N.

04-25-2007, 01:35 AM	#5
Jumanji Carseat Crazy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 100	Re: Marathon Prices Very interesting on the PST. I'll definitely make sure of that. Helps with the price a little bit. __________________ Amanda Mom to: B: 5 years \| K: 2 years Daycare Provider to: B: 5 years \| G: 2 years \| L: 2 years \| H: 2 years \| L: 19 months \| C: 11 months Car Seats: 4 Radians & 2 Parkways

04-25-2007, 12:39 PM	#6
BudgieStew Senior Community Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 794	Re: Marathon Prices Ontario also does not charge PST on car seats and boosters. __________________ DD N 01\08\2006 38 inches/33 lbs FF in a Marathon/ Radian /Scenera DS H 03\24\2004 44 inches/40 lbs FF in 2 Radians and an EFTA. Travelling in Mama's 09 Ford Flex, Papa's 99 Subaru Legacy Outback & MIL'S 01 Sienna

04-25-2007, 04:53 PM	#7
Loves2sing CPS Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the edge of a cliff Posts: 1,105	Re: Marathon Prices I am more than a little cheesed about the Ma price. I paid $350 a year ago for mine, and I could have done something else with that $50, like new shoes maybe? LOL! The price is totally worth the seat though. You might want to check out if there are any other retailers selling the MA in your area, as I found the material on the TRU MA a little rough. I have seen, and own much softer covers. Just a thought. __________________ Mommy to Jenna~08/01/05 FF in Radian & Malachi ~09/14/08 RF in Marathon

04-25-2007, 06:55 PM	#8
hipmaman Moderator - CPST Instructor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,712	Re: Marathon Prices The Britax rep confirmed last winter that MSRP of the MA had dropped to $299 due to lower exchange rate. The RA dropped too. There are rarely sales on them, however, if you are near a Bonnie Togs (Ontario), I sometimes see them go on sale ($269ish). Those that still have $349 and then sometimes have special price of $299 is probably doing a bit of 'shady' business by letting people think they get a great sale when that's the MSRP anyway. __________________ Tam Certified Canadian CRS Technician-Instructor DD#1, Aug 1999 DS, May 2001 DD#2, Aug 2007

04-26-2007, 06:04 PM	#10
mummy2jakob&erika Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16	Re: Marathon Prices I bought our Britax Marathons for $299, from Alberta.

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