tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post5762156226955060716..comments2023-09-16T06:21:35.320-07:00Comments on Pia's (and Prairie!) Parade: Really, Dover!?Ginghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-42584051246783890732012-03-20T11:01:18.936-07:002012-03-20T11:01:18.936-07:00Literally just ordered a TON of stuff from Smartpa...Literally just ordered a TON of stuff from Smartpak because I did a price comparison, and on some items they were like $3-10 cheaper. Thats a big difference when making a big order. Didnt even notice. BOTH places have awesome customer service though.Checkmark115https://www.blogger.com/profile/08875106264738444238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-4552863424789470802012-03-19T13:13:59.378-07:002012-03-19T13:13:59.378-07:00I found that if I order on the phone and sound sup...I found that if I order on the phone and sound super confused I will sometimes get to combine coupons for an even bigger savings. :) Sneaky..L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-14995045327369969392012-03-19T12:56:59.454-07:002012-03-19T12:56:59.454-07:00Yep, another Smartpak Supporter over here. I will...Yep, another Smartpak Supporter over here. I will only go to Dover if I can't find it at SmartPak (which is pretty rare). And all the SmartPak brand stuff (tack, blankets, wraps, etc.) is really good quality and very affordable. I have a Dover store 4 miles from my house. You'd think I'd be in there every weekend... but I've been in there about half a dozen times in the 3 years it's been there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-55900248422830929662012-03-18T18:17:05.211-07:002012-03-18T18:17:05.211-07:00I don't do Dover, except once a year when thei...I don't do Dover, except once a year when their spring clearance catalog comes out. Only then I can stomach their shipping hijinks and ridiculous prices. ;-) Smartpak ftw!SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-4642641307882553092012-03-18T15:51:52.137-07:002012-03-18T15:51:52.137-07:00I agree with everyone on this. Dover is SO sneaky ...I agree with everyone on this. Dover is SO sneaky (and thus annoying!) about their sales... I usually find it at the sales catalog they send and call it in and double check they're charging me the right price. <br /><br />I usually start at Smartpak and if they don't have it, I just google it for the lowest price. I've found that horseloverz and state line have very low prices but not a huge amount of variety. Depends what you're looking for! :)Becky + Digbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09788041309826669742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-7879879655932437762012-03-18T11:56:34.749-07:002012-03-18T11:56:34.749-07:00I personally find http://www.horseloverz.com/ to h...I personally find http://www.horseloverz.com/ to have the best prices and don't rip you off on shipping. They also have excellent customer service.Ms Martyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996078255731307805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-908093602626495982012-03-18T06:03:03.930-07:002012-03-18T06:03:03.930-07:00They are a bit annoying but their quality o really...They are a bit annoying but their quality o really far exceeds places like state line. If I can't find it on eBay, I order from Dover. Love them.Checkmark115https://www.blogger.com/profile/08875106264738444238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-81241592067352928732012-03-17T18:43:37.956-07:002012-03-17T18:43:37.956-07:00Dove is super obnoxious like that! It's all b...Dove is super obnoxious like that! It's all because when they put a new item on sale it gets a new code number and to their system is a different item then the old one.<br /><br />I did end up getting their supreme heavyweight turnout for about $60 once because I had a really old catalog and I used such an old code it was on some extreme clearance.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066327510880156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-2113414519728261982012-03-17T17:25:10.967-07:002012-03-17T17:25:10.967-07:00You are a little late to the party. :) It is super...You are a little late to the party. :) It is super irritating that they rip you off that way and on shipping too. My favorite place to shop is Smartpak!Alanna Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891497900025873342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-30061570953185456432012-03-17T15:36:11.649-07:002012-03-17T15:36:11.649-07:00I love Dover, I mean I really do, but I almost nev...I love Dover, I mean I really do, but I almost never order from them because they certainly do their best to rip you off. Stateline tack, on the other hand, has great customer service and much better shipping charges for many of the same products...actually, I can usually find a coupon to get my shipping for free...<br /><br />But that's just me. Sometimes Dover does have better prices, but I check Stateline, Big Dees, and Valley Vet first because their prices are usually better:)Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127842562111344534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-22856468933360741662012-03-17T13:58:30.547-07:002012-03-17T13:58:30.547-07:00I noticed the same thing a while back. If you get ...I noticed the same thing a while back. If you get the sales flyers in the mail, and then type the item number in on the website, the actual sale price comes up. Otherwise you see the full price. I think at the time they didn't even have a sale button on the website, so you had to have the flyer and know the sales item number to get it at that price. Simply stupid if you ask me. I get why they have a separate thing for closeouts, those are clearance items they are getting rid of. However, the sale prices should just be reflected on the regular prices like any other store out there. Annoys me just as much as you!<br /><br />-DS<br /><a href="http://adventuresincoltstarting.com" rel="nofollow">Adventures In Colt Starting</a>DockStarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166194299966339760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-26390682649265104082012-03-17T11:48:37.404-07:002012-03-17T11:48:37.404-07:00It's not ANY better in the actual brick and mo...It's not ANY better in the actual brick and mortar stores, either. I live close to a Dover location and they do the same thing to you in the store. I make sure to pay attention to the prices things ring in as, and I have to ask for the sale prices sometimes. The way they do it is that two-letter code before the item number. The sale code is different from the normal code so if the item is rung in with the normal code, you won't get the sales price.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707037151404133158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-18029100537496720782012-03-17T11:10:11.535-07:002012-03-17T11:10:11.535-07:00"Why these are two separate tabs, I really do..."Why these are two separate tabs, I really don't know."<br /><br />Now you know... if you aren't paying enough attention when you're ordering your generally overpriced to outrageously gouge-ful priced items, then too bad for you. I think Dover also rips you off on the shipping. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong - I loves me a glossy Dover catologue. The six or seven year old Dover blankets Val came with are super high quality, durable + well fitting.<br /><br />I outfitted Val initially out of Dover before I bought him. That was quite an order. I've been happy with everything I got from them. But Valley Vet and Stateline treat you better as customers, even if their product lines aren't as comprehensive. (jmho)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.com