Where is the cheapest place to buy a kayak?

Question

I would like to buy a kayak. Not an inflatable one. One made of plastic or similar. Where is a cheap place to get a new or used one. Be specific.

Answer 1

I would go to a local sporting goods store. Or try amazon: http://tinyurl.com/5t4onp

Some smaller merchants sell their kayaks and canoes over the amazon market place and you'll might find a great deal.

Answer 2

Craigslist

www.craigslist.com

Answer 3

craigslist is a good local source, they have RSS for the search so you snap up those good deals http://delaware.craigslist.org/search/ss... (obviously change for your location)

Many of the sporting good stores are having mark downs on their kayaks as the weather is getting cooler and they are trying to make room for winter gear.  

I bought my kayak at d**k's Sporting Goods recently and just saw in their ad that they were having mark downs on remaining kayaks/canoes.  Make sure to search online for coupons for additional savings (my kayak ended up being cheaper via this method than using craigslist for a used version of the same kayak!) .

If you have a store like REI or EMS, check out when they do demo days.  Usually if you go, they will give out coupons for 15% or 20% off.

And if you have an rental places nearby, it's probably end of season for them, so they are typically selling off their gear now.