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[ozzy6900]

Pay close attention to the veterans of your association. Also, seek out members that have been to one of the schools. Their insight can be very helpful.

Some of the suppliers:

Gerry Davis Sports (one of the best suppliers in my book)

Honig's (very good 2nd choice)

+POS (be careful with this one, reputation is going down the tubes)

Go the these sites for latest equipment and uniforms. Then go to Ebay and see if you can do better as far as prices. Don't skimp on safety! If you are just doing LL then a lower priced chest protector is okay. If you are doing 90' diamond, use a hard shell! Buy a mask or a HSM (Hockey Style Mask) as you choose. Don't listen to the posting here or on other sites. It's your choice (no, I don't wear a HSM).

Other that that, keep reading but don't be afraid to post. Use your common sense and above all, grow a thick skin!

Regards,
Ozzy

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Some of the suppliers:

Gerry Davis Sports (one of the best suppliers in my book)

Honig's (very good 2nd choice)

+POS (be careful with this one, reputation is going down the tubes)

Regards,
Ozzy

Gerry Davis Sports
Lester's Upstate Sports
Honig's

While prices fluctuate from time to time, I have discovered that most of the time Honigs will have a better price than Davis on identical items, and no one beats their delivery.

Second on my list, Lester's Upstate Sports, like Honigs, provides excellent customer service and delivery, and, important to me, he is usually the best source for Cliff Keen shirts, which I prefer over Honigs.

Pants from Sears and Wally World are for those who don't know better. You know better.

[Az.Ump]

Now is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho?

Paul

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by Az.Ump

Now is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho?

Paul

My bad. My eyes must be going. I thought we were addressing umpire pants.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by PWL

You never heard of Frank Zappa?

But I said look here brother

Who you jiving with that cosmik debris?

Now who you jiving with that cosmik debris?

Look here brother, dont waste your time on me.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by PWL

You never heard of Frank Zappa?

Yep. I knew Ruth Underwood and Ralph Humphrey. Weasel's Ripped My Flesh, Burnt Weenie Sandwich and Sheik Yerbouti were among my favorties.

"Jewish Princess" had a special meaning for me at the time.

My favorite recording was his anti-speed radio spot. "Hi, I'm Frank Zappa. Wanna die? Try some speed. It'll rot your mind, rot your lungs, rot your liver. La Cucaracha. In other words, it'll make you just like your parents."

Regardless of all this. I thought we were discussing pants.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Shortly after his liaison with the taco stand lady, Garth makes a horrible discovery...

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Shortly after his liaison with the taco stand lady, Garth makes a horrible discovery...

Sheeeesh. Doesn't anybody read anymore? I said Jewish princess.