Cheap EZ-UP - Where to buy?

[79Hawaiian]

I have been looking at buying an EZ UP shade, the EZ UP brand is around $120. A guy at Pyramid told me a placed off the 55 freeway had them for around $45. I thought he said "RCI" sporting goods but I can't find any reference of this place on the yellow pages or web.
Anyone have a suggestion? Also are there features I should look for and/or stay away from?
Thanks!

[Froggystyle]

He was probably talking about "REI" and in the phone book, it is Recreational Equipment Incorporated.
The only thing cheaper than an EZ-Up is the garbage tarp things. Don't bother.
The better EZ-up is now made by a company called Variflex, and the model is the Quickshade. I have an EZ-up, and my buddy's have the Quickshade they bought at Sports Chalet. I like the QS way better. Nicer built, heavier construction etc... Plus, it doesn't have the fiberglass poles holding up the middle to break or get thrashed.
Squirts up!

[126driver]

There are different styles or "grades" of EZ-Ups. Here's the link: http://www.ezup4u.com/
[ August 10, 2002, 11:52 PM: Message edited by: 126driver ]

[79Hawaiian]

Froggy,
You must be some kinda friggin super-human brianiac or something! Thanks for the info, I will look for the quickshade. Thanks!
REI
1411 Village Way (McFadden Place)
Santa Ana, CA 92705-4714
(714) 543-4142

[Schiada76]

Quickshade is the only way to go, WAY better quality than a cheesy up.
Plus the CEO of Variflex is an avid ***boater, owns a flat, a cat and BADASS daycruiser that will blow most flats off the water.
Friends don't let friends buy cheesy ups.
[ August 11, 2002, 10:23 AM: Message edited by: BradP ]

[Chestah Cheetah]

I agree on the Quickshade. I bought one last season and used it almost every weekend at Pyramid (75_Elim took it there this weekend too). I think mine is 9'x9' up top and graduates to 10'x10' at the legs. $99 on sale at Sport Chalet.

[JustMVG]

Just wanted to let you all know that the EZ Up company has a sale close to the end of the summer , they sell everything they make and it's damn cheap. If you can hold out for a few more weeks than this might be for you.
I'll post as soon as the ads start.
My.02 for whatever it's worth.
See Ya Mike VG

[JustMVG]

OOOPS sorry i forgot to say that the sale is out here in the I.E. KCAL radio 96.7 is where i have heard the ads. Mike

[WETDAWG]

EZ - Up has a factory outlet store in Colton off the 210 just past the 60 heading northbound. Great prices (about half of retail) I think its the grand terrace exit.
I bought mine there several years ago and it's still holding up great. I am gonna get a bigger one this year. Mine is a 10X10 and it is super easy to set up. No fibeglass poles and plenty of height. I paid $149. Check E bay as well but watch the shipping charges
Good luck
WD
WD

[beached1]

WETDAWG:
EZ - Up has a factory outlet store in Colton off the 210 just past the 60 heading northbound. Great prices (about half of retail) I think its the grand terrace exit.
I bought mine there several years ago and it's still holding up great. I am gonna get a bigger one this year. Mine is a 10X10 and it is super easy to set up. No fibeglass poles and plenty of height. I paid $149. Check E bay as well but watch the shipping charges
Good luck
WD
WDIt's right next to the I215 on the south side in Grand T between the Iowa and Barton exits. They sell refurbished ones that have been damaged in shipping and new. I have 12' that was refurbished. Had it since 94 and it still works great. Paid $120. Have an 8' also. Bought it new for 60 bucks. They also sell all the parts to them.
[ August 14, 2002, 07:45 AM: Message edited by: beached1 ]