MissySki
Angel Diva
This is what I'm finding as well, and the cash cards can be used by non-members.
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IKON Pass Pricing Revealed
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This is what I'm finding as well, and the cash cards can be used by non-members.
nopoleskier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I paid taxes on my Okemo Season Pass.. not sure about Costco online..
MissySki
Angel Diva
Thanks, I might be forgetting because I usually have done a payment plan over the summer for my pass, so might not have noticed!
nopoleskier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
it's usually 'hidden' in the total purchase price :-)
MissySki
Angel Diva
Yeah, I was just weighing pros and cos of buying from Costco vs just buying from the Ikon website. First I thought I could have a friend get me the pass at Costco because I'm not a member, but they were all out at the locations near her in Connecticut. So I can get it myself in MA by becoming a member, but then it's $60 out of the $200 net cash back. So I was then wondering if it'd be another ~$60 for taxes and if there would be taxes online at the Ikon pass website as well or not so I can see how much more that is or isn't out of my "profit" with a Costco cash card. If both charge taxes then no difference, but if Ikon online didn't but Costco did then I'm down to ~$80 net reward which is still something, but since Costco isn't convenient to me at all, it isn't quite as enticing if it goes down that much with having to drive back and forth and then again to use the cash card when it comes in etc.
Apparently I had nothing better to do last night than think of all these little stupid nuances lol
Apparently I had nothing better to do last night than think of all these little stupid nuances lol
MissySki
Angel Diva
Ohhh that is good to know, I wasn't aware they are refundable! There just aren't any convenient locations to me, so I don't think I'd use it afterward in general, but you never know.
MissySki
Angel Diva
That's what I was wondering because if you go to a ticket window and buy a pass for example, I didn't think it was taxed for a day or the season etc.. but I just can't be sure of remembering correctly now!
marzNC
Angel Diva
We've been Costco members for a while. My husband buys big stuff, like car tires, when they are on sale. That pretty much covers the membership fee. Have also used Costco to get eye glasses. We don't bother with food much because it's all too much for a household with only two people most of the time. But sampling is always fun.
Have you looked around the Costco website? What takes a little getting used to is the fact that the inventory changes fairly often. For instance, can be a good deal on hand warmers but only available for a few months.
That said, I'll probably buy directly from Ikon. Although I'm going to be in the Boston area early next week . . .
marzNC
Angel Diva
Yep, Niseko is yet another location that was on the MCP last season. Getting a foothold on the Australian/NZ market is pretty important. A few years ago Vail Resorts bought Perisher and then Threbdo joined the MCP. Hakuba was also added to the MCP last year. Ikon needed something.
In the U.S. only Sun Valley and Snowbasin left on the MCP but not in Ikon . . . yet. Have to think that there are discussions going on with the owners. Sun Valley asked to be on the MCP. I would think they don't want to be left out. Hard to imagine the MCP will continue after 2018-19. It's serves a slightly different purpose than an Ikon pass, but still.
Whoops, I thought I had posted earlier about the no taxes, right after I got my pass in Dedham while I was still sitting in my car in the parking lot. Guess I forgot to hit the "post reply" button. Only 5 left? They have that big display with all the cards on them that you take to the register, I thought they must have a lot left. Glad you got one too!
So maybe a good idea to call the local store if anyone else is considering getting one.
So maybe a good idea to call the local store if anyone else is considering getting one.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Well the no tax was a nice surprise anyway haha!
Yeah, I called last night and they had 8 adult, and today said 5 there. Perhaps more kid/teen/etc remaining but not sure. I'd definitely call because I tried several stores in Connecticut yesterday and they were out of adults. They said once they are out of stock they won't have more coming right now.
It's not over yet. Just added: In the Pacific Northwest, unlimited skiing Crystal, The Summit at Snoqualmie, and Cypress.
Oh, and Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan have been added to.
The better question is who isn't on the IKON pass?
Oh, and Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan have been added to.
The better question is who isn't on the IKON pass?
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MissySki
Angel Diva
It'd be great if they added more in New England though!! I'd love to see something in the North Conway area..
