Argos Merchandise

[AngeloV]

I'm not suggesting that alone was the reason or even any reason at all. I am just relaying the fact that it was overpriced. Yes most sports merchandise is overpriced. However $75 in 1995 could buy you a lot more in 1995 than $100 can in 2016, regardless of what the lying bank of canada inflation calculator tells you.

Agreed. That was some big coin to drop on a windreaker 20 years ago. To put it into perspective, gas was about 50 cents a litre then.

[Neely2005]

Agreed. That was some big coin to drop on a windreaker 20 years ago. To put it into perspective, gas was about 50 cents a litre then.

The way our economy is going gas might be 50 cents a litre again in a couple of months. It probably already is in US dollars.

[AngeloV]

The way our economy is going gas might be 50 cents a litre again in a couple of months. It probably already is in US dollars.

Yeah, good point. In fact, based on the price of oil these days, it probably should be closer to that than the 90 cents or so it is now.

[jerrym]

Yeah, good point. In fact, based on the price of oil these days, it probably should be closer to that than the 90 cents or so it is now.

Here's an article discussing that very issue.

Meanwhile, gasoline prices have not fallen as dramatically as the price of crude, which is down roughly 75 per cent from its peak in June 2014.
"When you hear about lower oil prices, it does not necessarily translate into lower gasoline prices," Sadorsky says. "The integrated oil companies have a tendency to keep the price at the pump higher in order to compensate for some of the lost profits they're incurring on the production side."
On balance, that means many consumers are feeling pinched.
The situation is even worse for low-income families or those living in poverty, many of whom don't see any savings at all from the reduction in the price of crude.
Leilani Farha, executive director of Canada Without Poverty, says many lower-income families don't have cars, and often the cost of heat is included in their rent. That means they don't enjoy even a slight benefit from plummeting crude prices to help offset higher bills at the grocery store, she said.
"Any time our economy falters, it's always the most vulnerable people who are affected most immediately," says Farha. "They don't have savings to rely on, and they rely on money coming in to pay for just basic survival."

http://www.vancouversun.com/business..._lsa=d9ac-dd4e

[Rocket]

Just a friendly reminder for all Argos fans that like to collect Argo memeborillia and all other CFL stuff that you can make your way to the CFL hall of fame tmrw in Hamilton for a sale. Apperantley they are selling a lot of stuff there that you can see on there web site. I guess they are just clearing up some stuff in order to make the move to thf next year.

[argos1873]

Agreed. That was some big coin to drop on a windreaker 20 years ago. To put it into perspective, gas was about 50 cents a litre then.

And the average house price was probably around $175,000 in the GTA. Don't even care to know what it is now, that's why I'm moving to Ottawa.

[Will]

Just a friendly reminder for all Argos fans that like to collect Argo memeborillia and all other CFL stuff that you can make your way to the CFL hall of fame tmrw in Hamilton for a sale. Apperantley they are selling a lot of stuff there that you can see on there web site. I guess they are just clearing up some stuff in order to make the move to thf next year.

I am standing in the hall of fame right now. You needed to get here right at 10 to get good stuff. I got an autographed Rodney Harding jersey (albeit the current jersey), a pic of Joe Theismann from 1971, 1985 Argos media guide and 1991 GC program.

[paulwoods13]

I am standing in the hall of fame right now. You needed tp get here right at 10 to get good stuff. I got an autographed Rodney Harding jersey (albeit the current jersey), a pic of Joe Theismann from 1971, 1985 Argos media guide and 1991 GC program.

Oh man, '85 is one of very few Argo guides I need. I thought about going but the list they posted online did not look too attractive so I passed. If you're interested in trading the '85 guide, I have a lot of spare guides from other years and I'd be happy to do a many-for-one deal.

[Rocket]

I am standing in the hall of fame right now. You needed tp get here right at 10 to get good stuff. I got an autographed Rodney Harding jersey (albeit the current jersey), a pic of Joe Theismann from 1971, 1985 Argos media guide and 1991 GC program.

Couldn't make it out there today wish I could have. If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for the items? Did you hear if they will have another one of these sales again?

[Will]

I paid $110 for the items that I bought. You basically would have needed to arrive within the first hour to have a decent selection. I did not hear anything about another sale and I frankly doubt that there will be another one.

[ArgoGabe22]

I sent someone to go for me and it was slim pickings by 12:30. Managed a few autographs of HOFers (Ed George, Ray Nettles, Ellison Kelly) and a couple flags. Only Argo connection is a Bill Symons autographed picture.

I too found the list online to be somewhat disappointing but from photos posted online the Vanier Cup posters looked pretty nice.

[Will]

Oh man, '85 is one of very few Argo guides I need. I thought about going but the list they posted online did not look too attractive so I passed. If you're interested in trading the '85 guide, I have a lot of spare guides from other years and I'd be happy to do a many-for-one deal.

If it helps complete your collection then I'd be interested in a trade.

I too found the list online to be somewhat disappointing but from photos posted online the Vanier Cup posters looked pretty nice.

They had a poster with all the helmets from the CIS, but I never went after it. The Joe Theismann photo was heavy enough to schlep around. The list of items was somewhat underwhelming I do agree, and if you were a Ticat fan it was even worse because some of the people who work/volunteer at the HOF got to that. I was kind of hoping that the Harding jersey would have been something that he actually wore in his career versus the current jersey, but beggars cannot be choosers. For those who didn't read the list, they were selling VCR's, an assortment of AV equipment and coffee urns.

[ArgoGabe22]

For those who didn't read the list, they were selling VCR's, an assortment of AV equipment and coffee urns.

Don't forget the staplers and squash racket.
The 16mm projectors would be great for a CFL historian as long as you could find game film. Maybe one day Paul can upload Argos games from the 50s,60s,70s (I wish!)

[paulwoods13]

Don't forget the staplers and squash racket.
The 16mm projectors would be great for a CFL historian as long as you could find game film. Maybe one day Paul can upload Argos games from the 50s,60s,70s (I wish!)

One from 1977 uploaded; I have a couple of others of that vintage that I will get to eventually.

[argolio]

One from 1977 uploaded; I have a couple of others of that vintage that I will get to eventually.

I've got '71 and '79 from that era. Some great hairstyles in the player profiles from '79.

[Will]

I've got '71 and '79 from that era. Some great hairstyles in the player profiles from '79.

There was a picture of Ray Nettles at the hall of fame. He had some awesome 70's hair.

[1argoholic]

No one at anytime has had better hair then Wonderful Monds who played for Ottawa in the 70's. He'd take off his helmet and POOF, there would be this massive fro.

[ArgoRavi]

No one at anytime has had better hair then Wonderful Monds who played for Ottawa in the 70's. He'd take off his helmet and POOF, there would be this massive fro.

Totally agree with this!

[Bleeds Double Blue]

I just returned from a quick trip to Toronto and found quite a large selection of Argonaut merch in a store at the departure gates at Pearson Airport. I had seen this store on my last trip back and at that time all they had was one ugly tee-shirt. They have since expanded their selection from all of the Toronto sports teams.

I picked up a very nice faded Argo tee for $19.00 and a Toronto Marlies tee that was half price. In addition to the tee-shirts they have cheap hoodies, beer mugs, travel mugs, hats, bumper stickers and a fair sized selection of crap like Argo face paint, key chains, etc. They even had a tiny sticker and lacquer kit so that I you can put the Argo logo on your fingernails. I was going to go for that but thought they might clash with the outfit I was wearing.

Everything in that store is low end in quality but IS available which is something that I found pleasantly surprising. On previous trips back home requests for Argonaut or any CFL merchandise was always answered with a quizzical look from the sales clerk. Hopefully they can get this stuff out of the departure lounge and into retail outlets in the city so that supporters don't have to leave town to buy it.

[1argoholic]

The Endzone did well by me and my friends as we bought stuff in their weekly. I still have my Jason logo parka and spring jacket from 20 years ago. Both in great shape but I need to upgrade badly.

As far as dogs in clothing, hell yah when the temps drop to between -15 and lower our 6 pound poodle gets cold fast. Oddly enough our 4 pound poodle is as tough as nails and takes his sweet time even without foot ware. The little dude even has a metal plate, surgical wire and screws in one leg from a break. That must get cold as hell. Our Cairn Terrier gets sucky about his pads. I'd put Argo gear on them if it would fit.