pfitzsim

Any suggestions on where to buy F1 merchandise in the GTA? I tried Mini Grid on Mt. Pleasant but no dice. My 9 year old son is looking for a Red Bull Racing hat, which I figured would be a 30 second google exercise. I found F1 boutique in Mtl. but was hoping to avoid paying $15 shipping on a $40 hat if possible.

Cheers.

Mark Lue

Call Car Buffs in Mississauga
Phone number(905) 949-9707

Rengoku

You could try www.tomotorsports.com as well.

Gregster

I could pick one up for you here in MTL I will be at Mosport for the grand prix in a few weeks

shizzle

try a puma store or outlet. they make all red bull racing clothing.

928gt

http://f1store.formula1.com/stores/f1/en

Gregster

There are strict agreements with what can be sold out a Puma store or outlet for F1 items. For example when Mercedes had Puma as a sponsor you couldn't even get hats... They sell an okay line up of Ferrari

shizzle

^ i guess those strict agreements say that they can sell hats that say Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team - https://ca.puma.com/en/ca/mens/sport...ed-bull-racing.
FWIW i've seen these hats in the puma store in Toronto.

pfitzsim

Thanks Gents. Ordered from Puma site.

Gregster

They can sell that but not the official team items,, those you posted could be considered an "official replica" or lifestyle product on the fashion side of things. Ive bought a generic MB Grand Prix team hat and shirt at Puma before. It does the job yes at a fraction of the price. This comes directly from a Puma rep that supplies the wife "family business". Some sponsors ask a stupid amount of money for their cut of merchandise sales.
Retail clothing, especially sports wear is hilarious. Such as how Adidas forces you to carry Bayern Munich apparel no matter what. The license agreements vary from country to country... Adidas sets all their replace team shirts at 110$ for everyone wherever it be Sports Expert, Uncle Bobs or etc The real team shirts are 150-160$.. It gets even more strict with "sale items"

Now brands have two lines for the most part. A retail quality and an Outlet collection, they look the same but the materials will be lower quality or not as well assembled.