England equipment

[shewaim]

Hey, someone told me that FIE equipment was much cheaper in Europe. I'm here in England, and the stuff at duellist doesn't seem cheaper. Should I be shopping outside of London? Only here until end of next week; anyone help?

[Dave]

Have a look here for the list of UK retailers

http://www.britishfencing.com/equipt_suppliers.html

Leon Paul are to my knowledge the only UK company that make their own equipment. All of the others are just distributers.

[shewaim]

80 quid seems to be about normal for an FIE blade (VAT included), so far...seem about right to you?

[Dave]

not too far off. Being from outside the EU you can probably claim back any vat which should help you. Remember though that the dollar is worth less at the moment than it has been for a long time so you aren't going to get as much for your money as you used to.