Where to buy parrothead/tiki stuff?

Demerara · Post by **Demerara** » June 5, 2007 9:18 am

Not much selection here in the Great White North, but I'll be traveling down to Pittsburgh (by way of Buffalo NY and Erie PA) in a few weeks -- not for Jimmy's show, unfortunately -- and I'd like to see if I can pick up some parrothead/tiki stuff while I'm there.

Any recommendations (for specific stores in that area, or chain stores)? From time to time I see BNers posting about all the great decorating stuff they've found at Lowe's, Big Lots, etc.

Also... I saw the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker at Linens & Things for $349 CDN. With a 20% off coupon, that's $280 CDN. This is the original version, not the new model being released in a couple of weeks. How much does the original go for in the States? What stores would carry it? (I figure the original version is good enough for me, and the Canadian dollar is almost at par with the U.S. dollar!)

FunkHouse9 · Post by **FunkHouse9** » June 5, 2007 10:46 am

I know that Bed Bath and Beyond has the Frozen Concoction Maker for $299 USD with the "accessories "and the 20% coupons are everywhere (they take competitor coupons too). That would end up being about $239 USD. I don't know the exact $$$ conversion off hand, so I'm not sure if that's a better deal for you or not.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=110082

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » June 5, 2007 11:29 am

Best sites for Hawaiian shirts:

www.bananajack.com
www.aloha-bigkahuna.com
www.shushans.com

Corona stuff-
www.corona.com

caly · Post by **caly** » June 5, 2007 11:52 am

FunkHouse9 wrote:I know that Bed Bath and Beyond has the Frozen Concoction Maker for $299 USD with the "accessories "and the 20% coupons are everywhere (they take competitor coupons too). That would end up being about $239 USD. I don't know the exact $$$ conversion off hand, so I'm not sure if that's a better deal for you or not.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=110082

Where can I get my hands on a coupon?????
Going to Pittsburgh and I would love the blender and I need 2 more of the lighted palmtrees!
I got one when visiting Chippewa in Michigan. It is very cool and need 2 more.

caly · Post by **caly** » June 5, 2007 11:54 am

FunkHouse9 wrote:I know that Bed Bath and Beyond has the Frozen Concoction Maker for $299 USD with the "accessories "and the 20% coupons are everywhere (they take competitor coupons too). That would end up being about $239 USD. I don't know the exact $$$ conversion off hand, so I'm not sure if that's a better deal for you or not.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=110082

US to CDN conversion is kick $#@ these days....about 7 cents on the dollar at my bank.

Sure will make concert season more reasonable for us "tourists'

ParrotHead Elm · Post by **ParrotHead Elm** » June 5, 2007 2:25 pm

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Staredge · Post by **Staredge** » June 5, 2007 2:38 pm

Wino you know wrote:Best sites for Hawaiian shirts:

www.bananajack.com
www.aloha-bigkahuna.com
www.shushans.com

Corona stuff-
www.corona.com

Have to look at those. I get Paradise On A Hangar's catalog http://www.hotshirts.com.

Never buy anything...'cause I'm poor.

Someday I will!!!!!

ejr · Post by **ejr** » June 5, 2007 3:10 pm

FunkHouse9 wrote:I know that Bed Bath and Beyond has the Frozen Concoction Maker for $299 USD with the "accessories "and the 20% coupons are everywhere (they take competitor coupons too). That would end up being about $239 USD. I don't know the exact $$$ conversion off hand, so I'm not sure if that's a better deal for you or not.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=110082

same price as BB&B at US Linen and Things. You might even ask at the store for a coupon-BB&B often will give you one. Or see if a customer has extras-I have given them out frequently when I am in line.

Skibo · Post by **Skibo** » June 5, 2007 4:41 pm

Make sure you have your passport in time. I have a Canadian friend (he isn't very bright - or maybe he just doesn't want to see me) that is complaining about the time required to get a passport. I thought we still had open borders between Canada and US but he claims not.

Caribbean Soul · Post by **Caribbean Soul** » June 5, 2007 4:46 pm

Skibo wrote:Make sure you have your passport in time. I have a Canadian friend (he isn't very bright - or maybe he just doesn't want to see me) that is complaining about the time required to get a passport. I thought we still had open borders between Canada and US but he claims not.

If he's flying then NOT, but if he is driving then a birth certificate and photo ID (driver's license) will still do.

pojo · Post by **pojo** » June 5, 2007 6:14 pm

Any party store should carry Parrothead Material.... i.e. Grass skirts, dinnerware, decorations.... that's where I picked up my supplies for the Frisco show.

karat · Post by **karat** » June 5, 2007 6:22 pm

Caribbean Soul wrote:
Skibo wrote:Make sure you have your passport in time. I have a Canadian friend (he isn't very bright - or maybe he just doesn't want to see me) that is complaining about the time required to get a passport. I thought we still had open borders between Canada and US but he claims not.
If he's flying then NOT, but if he is driving then a birth certificate and photo ID (driver's license) will still do.

Double check before crossing! With the idiot TB guy, who knows if things have changed. I work in the travel industry and we cannot keep up with things!

Good luck

karat · Post by **karat** » June 5, 2007 6:28 pm

Bed Bath and Beyond - lit palms
Le Gourmet - all kind of Margarita stuff, including the blender (I do not remember their price)
the Party Store - all over SW-PA

I wish I remember where I got things for my birthday last year...sorry tried to think...could not remember

Snowparrot · Post by **Snowparrot** » June 5, 2007 8:23 pm

I got some great palm tree stuff at the party rental/sales store here in Ottawa. (Cody, on Merivale). They have mardi gras beads, too, usually.
There are parrots on a stick (for gardens) at the kitschy store down my street (Heavens to Betsy, corner of Wellington and Holland, for anyone in Ottawa) and NO ONE has bought one for me yet

I bought some excellent beads at the mardi gras-type Carnaval in San Francisco last weekend....

Tropic_Al · Post by **Tropic_Al** » June 5, 2007 10:03 pm

Try www.orientaltrading.com, lots of inexpensive(cheap,tacky,fun) items
or
http://www.offthedeepend.com/c-44-port- ... ng-co.aspx

Have fun shopping

Demerara · Post by **Demerara** » June 5, 2007 10:19 pm

karat wrote:Double check before crossing! With the idiot TB guy, who knows if things have changed.

Still okay with driver's license and birth certificate - but that's due to change next year, unless the U.S. government relents on the passport law for land crossings.

Thanks for the suggestions folks - keep 'em coming if you think of any more. There are a couple of party supply stores near me that carry the standard luau. I'm hoping to find more interesting stuff (that you might use to decorate a tiki bar, for instance - like lights, bamboo rolls, etc).

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » June 5, 2007 10:38 pm

Party City for any actual decorations as opposed to clothes or appliances. Actually, the sell grass skirts, leis, etc. But they have tiki torches, party favors, etc.

Staredge · Post by **Staredge** » June 5, 2007 10:48 pm

Tropic_Al wrote:Try www.orientaltrading.com, lots of inexpensive(cheap,tacky,fun) items
or
http://www.offthedeepend.com/c-44-port- ... ng-co.aspx

Have fun shopping

Call OTDE before ordering. Not sure if they're still a going concern. I know the building they used to be in is empty & up for sale. I used to go into their retail store quite a few years back. Antique/junque shop with the tropical/pirate/hot sauce stiff thrown in on top!!!! Used to love spending time (and a bit of $$$) there.

magnus & Mr Moon · Post by **magnus & Mr Moon** » June 5, 2007 11:08 pm

Wino you know wrote:Best sites for Hawaiian shirts:

www.bananajack.com
www.aloha-bigkahuna.com
www.shushans.com

Corona stuff-
www.corona.com

cool - thanks Gary!!!!

LaTda! · Post by **LaTda!** » June 6, 2007 2:08 pm

Try Party City! They have a bunch of themes, TIKI is one of them

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