Arko Shave Sticks in Canada

[Simpson13]

So several AD's have hit all at once, and I've been going on a bit of a spending spree this month, especially for software. But more to the point does anyone know of a Canadian based retailer who sells Arko shave sticks? Amazon will send one to me for $12 shipped, but that seems to be a little outrageous for a product that retails for lie $3

[Leche]

Ethnic Turkish stores/grocers often have them. You used to be able to buy a case for cheap on Amazon though.

[charles_r]

If you ever visit Montreal, there is a turkish grocer called marché Istanbul that sells them for one dollar each stick. yeah, that's far from Antigonish I know............

[charles_r]

Simpson, you know what? PM me your address.. I'll PIF you a stick. I don't think Canada post will hit me too hard for a 75 gram item.

[djh]

Simpson, you know what? PM me your address.. I'll PIF you a stick. I don't think Canada post will hit me too hard for a 75 gram item.

Way to go! That's helping out a brother. :thumbup:

[kyotoadam]

I have no idea about Canada. But as someone who lives in Japan, I can say that, if you really know what you like, order a bunch. If you know you like Arko, order a box of 12 from Amazon and take the hit for shipping. Get what you want and get a bunch of it. Don't fiddle around with a little of this and a little of that. Shipping will kill you. Find it. Get in. Get out.

[Simpson13]

PM sent Charles, thank you again, and for all the help everyone

[charles_r]

You're quite welcome! I just stuffed the enveloppe. I have to go to the pharmacy tomorrow. If the postal counter is open, you'll probably get it before next friday.

[badboris]

If you ever visit Montreal, there is a turkish grocer called marché Istanbul that sells them for one dollar each stick. yeah, that's far from Antigonish I know............

Charles thank you
Today, I went to Marche Istanbul and got a box of 12 for $10

Andre

[SilverKarn]

Yep, i found out that Palmolive sticks and Arko sticks both are WAAAYYY cheap if you buy in bulk.

I still haven't tried either, but i'm going to eventually.

[Deltaboy]

Amazon the way to go!

[charles_r]

-RANT-
Wow... viva Canada. I just got back from the post office and it seems it would cost close to 11 dollars to ship a 99 cent item to Simpson, who is also in a eastern canadian province. It's kind of appaling when you can order the same item from Turkey for less than 3 dollars includiung shipping.

[Wetshavemike]

Where do you Canadian badgers get your Arko sticks. Any sites or ebay vendors you trust? I am looking everywhere and all I can find is a few ebay vendors. Thanks!!

[pinter]

I ordered some on ebay for like $4 shipped but so far it's been 3 weeks and I still don't have it. Coming from Turkey I think.

[ssultan]

Just go ahead and place an order through one of our forum vendors, I placed a refill order this morning with John....WCS and BullGoose both have Arko if I'm not mistaken...do most of my refill orders through those guys...fantastic service and never had an issue that wasn't dealt with right away...can't recommend enough!

[Wetshavemike]

Just go ahead and place an order through one of our forum vendors, I placed a refill order this morning with John....WCS and BullGoose both have Arko if I'm not mistaken...do most of my refill orders through those guys...fantastic service and never had an issue that wasn't dealt with right away...can't recommend enough!

Already checked. I don't see it listed. Any time I find some, they won't ship to Canada.

[Deltaboy]

Can you use Amazon???

[Wetshavemike]

Can you use Amazon???

They won't ship Arko to Canada. Same with VDH. Something to do with not having bilingual packaging. SUCKS!! With that said, I just ordered a few from the shave den, FYI to all you Canadians.

[john.bradburne]

I buy mine on the bay. I get it from turkey. Cheap too

[Deltaboy]

They won't ship Arko to Canada. Same with VDH. Something to do with not having bilingual packaging. SUCKS!! With that said, I just ordered a few from the shave den, FYI to all you Canadians.

That is nuts! Sorry! :mad3:

[salmanalk]

I ordered from ebay direct from Turkey....fast and cheap!

[Wetshavemike]

I ordered from ebay direct from Turkey....fast and cheap!

Can you name your source?

[Luc]

I know there was a shop in Montreal that had them on the shelves named Marché Istanbul... http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php?title=Quebec_Shopping_and_Suppliers

[Wetshavemike]

Thanks for looking that up Luc! I did find some, but it cost me $18 with shipping for four.

[Gregny2002]

Wow, that's quite a mark-up. It seems strange that that bilingual packaging law would apply to a Turkish product whose packaging is written in Turkish. Seems like it would forbid the importation of any product not made in or specifically for the French and English speaking markets. :confused1

[Wetshavemike]

Wow, that's quite a mark-up. It seems strange that that bilingual packaging law would apply to a Turkish product whose packaging is written in Turkish. Seems like it would forbid the importation of any product not made in or specifically for the French and English speaking markets. :confused1

Bingo!

[badboris]

Marche Istambul in Montreal sells them for $1 each or $10 for a box of 12
also some Arko shaving cream and after shaves

Marche Turquoise on PIE IX blvd corner of 45 street sells them
also some Arko shaving cream, after shaves and horsehair shaving brushes

[Wetshavemike]

Thanks gents! Montreal is a days drive from me, so $4 and change a piece (including shipping) seems like a good price. Even if I could get the store to ship it to me, shipping alone would cost me $20. It is cheaper to buy stuff in the US and have it shipped then the cost of shipping alone if I bought it here.

[tkto13]

They won't ship Arko to Canada. Same with VDH. Something to do with not having bilingual packaging. SUCKS!! With that said, I just ordered a few from the shave den, FYI to all you Canadians.

I ordered mine from Bullgoose. I can't see why the lack of French on the label has anything to do with it unless you are looking to re-sell it in Canada.

[Wetshavemike]

I checked the website. They don't have it listed.

[tkto13]

I checked the website. They don't have it listed.

That's too bad. I purchased my stick from him (Phil).