I just wanted to let everyone know that Sierra Trading Post Has Bell Blemished Canoes for a deal. We just picked up a Seliga Black Gold for a great price. Shipping was $100.00 which I did not think was bad. We saved over a $1000.00 over any place in the cities. The blemishes are were hardly noticeable over the standard canoes. They are all 20% to 25% off. They had Kevlar, Black Gold and Royalex in many styles. Sierra often sends out additional 20% off coupons if you get on the deal flyer email list. The other way to get a coupon is place a online order and on your confirmation there is usually a 15% off your next order within 7 days coupon.
i just took home a 1500$ bell northwind from spirit of the wilderness in ely. list was 3000$ i think, it was out in BWCA 4 times according to the girl.
Also, more locally (to MN anyway). Spring Creek has Bell seconds for about the same price when you figure in the shipping. Plus I'm guessing Chuck would probably match the price.