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Feb 15th, 2018 4:37 pm

speedyforme [OP]: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2008; 10673 posts; 1867 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2018 4:37 pm

Umbrellas

I know this may not be an interesting discussion but I just lost my LONDON FOG umbrella. Had it for over 8 years and I am crushed. The quality and size was perfect. Never an issue with wind or rain. Now I don't know if I can find anything similar in quality anymore. Not even sure if London Fog makes the same umbrella as I don't see it on their website anymore.

What do you guys use?

I want high quality, auto open, wood or sturdy construction.

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Feb 15th, 2018 6:15 pm

Omakase: Deal Addict; Nov 29, 2017; 1452 posts; 2071 upvotes; FHill

Feb 15th, 2018 6:15 pm

If you lost it in the TTC or GO then check their lost and found

Feb 15th, 2018 7:01 pm

thericyip: Deal Addict; Jun 29, 2008; 1894 posts; 548 upvotes; North York

Feb 15th, 2018 7:01 pm

http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... -Umbrellas

Bought two Fulton brand umbrellas on sale stacked with coupon code, decent for the price. Not sure how good was your London Fog but I'm happy with mine.

Feb 15th, 2018 10:11 pm

speedyforme [OP]: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2008; 10673 posts; 1867 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2018 10:11 pm

Omakase wrote: ↑ If you lost it in the TTC or GO then check their lost and found

I plan to call and ask but I am just assuming it's a lost cause

Feb 15th, 2018 10:11 pm

speedyforme [OP]: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2008; 10673 posts; 1867 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2018 10:11 pm

thericyip wrote: ↑ http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... -Umbrellas

Bought two Fulton brand umbrellas on sale stacked with coupon code, decent for the price. Not sure how good was your London Fog but I'm happy with mine.

Thanks, my brother mentioned Fulton. I'll check them out to see how they compare.

Feb 15th, 2018 10:39 pm

Omakase: Deal Addict; Nov 29, 2017; 1452 posts; 2071 upvotes; FHill

Feb 15th, 2018 10:39 pm

speedyforme wrote: ↑ I plan to call and ask but I am just assuming it's a lost cause

They will ask you for the date and umbrella description, it happens a lot.

Feb 16th, 2018 2:48 pm

Piro21: Deal Expert; Nov 15, 2004; 20212 posts; 4032 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 16th, 2018 2:48 pm

I used to have a Fulton umbrella and it was alright, but the wind got under it one particularly bad day and it flipped and a spoke broke. It eventually tore and I had to get rid of it.

I use the Amazonbasics one with the wind vent now, and it's actually pretty close to how the Fulton one was. The size is roughly the same, the opening mechanism is identical, and it has a wind vent so hopefully it'll fare better than my old one did.

Feb 17th, 2018 1:36 pm

Guest8456458484: Deal Guru; Mar 14, 2005; 13811 posts; 2499 upvotes

Feb 17th, 2018 1:36 pm

My Fulton plastic birdcage umbrella is on its last legs because the plastic is torn at the apex. The umbrella is not that old! It's great for wind because of the shape, and it's see-thru.

Feb 17th, 2018 1:54 pm

gh05t: Deal Fanatic; Sep 16, 2004; 9779 posts; 2027 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 17th, 2018 1:54 pm

I agree the London fog umbrellas be great.
My brother lost a brand new unused one in a rental car on vacation in the Caribbean.
When he called the company, obviously they said they did not see it.

Feb 17th, 2018 2:11 pm

FLAWSOME: Newbie; Jul 15, 2017; 61 posts; 21 upvotes; Mississauga ON

Feb 17th, 2018 2:11 pm

speedyforme wrote: ↑ I plan to call and ask but I am just assuming it's a lost cause

GO to their lost and Found office.
I lost my lunch bag with something VERY important in it and a small amount of money and I thought it was a lost cause also. Honestly who would want a crappy lunch bag complete with dirty dishes? Figured they would take the cash and dump the rest in the closest garbage bin.
I was forced to go to the LnF office because of the important item (that would not likely look important to a casual looker). They asked for a description, said wait a minute...then they came back with my crappy lunch bag in hand which I immediately grabbed from them to look for the (unlikely looking) important item...OMG it was there. I couldn't believe my good luck and surprise that it hadn't been tossed. BTW...the dishes were still dirty

Then they said you had $xx.xx in there (I had forgotten about and was way down on the importance list). So they opened up the cash register and gave me back my cash!!!

I was very amazed at the efficiency of the TTC staff and their LnF procedures. Someone found it at the end of the line, turned it in and was delivered to the LnF where it was catalogued and saved for the owner to pick up!

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Feb 17th, 2018 3:27 pm

FLAWSOME: Newbie; Jul 15, 2017; 61 posts; 21 upvotes; Mississauga ON

Feb 17th, 2018 3:27 pm

https://www.ttc.ca/Customer_Service/Lost_articles.jsp
Lost Articles
Lost something on the TTC?
If you have lost something on the TTC, there's a good chance that we have it. Every year, TTC staff and riders find hundreds of items on our vehicles and properties. We record each item into a database so we can do a quick search when you contact us.

All items found on TTC property by our employees or turned in by riders are sent to the TTC Lost Articles Office at 2 p.m. the next business day.
Lost Articles Office
You will find the Lost Articles Office in the Bay subway station. The office is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. You can also call us at 416-393-4100, Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. (except statutory holidays).

Bay Station is not an accessible subway station. If you are travelling with a mobility device or have difficulty accessing TTC Lost Articles Office, please call in advance for assistance.

Unclaimed articles are sold at Police Auctions Canada
The TTC sells all unclaimed articles by auction at Police Auctions Canada This is an external site and it will open a new window. You will find cameras, video equipment, umbrellas, sports equipment, electronic items, tools, jewelry and even computers for sale.

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Feb 17th, 2018 4:00 pm

speedyforme [OP]: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2008; 10673 posts; 1867 upvotes

Feb 17th, 2018 4:00 pm

FLAWSOME wrote: ↑ GO to their lost and Found office.
I lost my lunch bag with something VERY important in it and a small amount of money and I thought it was a lost cause also. Honestly who would want a crappy lunch bag complete with dirty dishes? Figured they would take the cash and dump the rest in the closest garbage bin.
I was forced to go to the LnF office because of the important item (that would not likely look important to a casual looker). They asked for a description, said wait a minute...then they came back with my crappy lunch bag in hand which I immediately grabbed from them to look for the (unlikely looking) important item...OMG it was there. I couldn't believe my good luck and surprise that it hadn't been tossed. BTW...the dishes were still dirty
Then they said you had $xx.xx in there (I had forgotten about and was way down on the importance list). So they opened up the cash register and gave me back my cash!!!

I was very amazed at the efficiency of the TTC staff and their LnF procedures. Someone found it at the end of the line, turned it in and was delivered to the LnF where it was catalogued and saved for the owner to pick up!

FLAWSOME wrote: ↑ https://www.ttc.ca/Customer_Service/Lost_articles.jsp
Lost Articles
Lost something on the TTC?
If you have lost something on the TTC, there's a good chance that we have it. Every year, TTC staff and riders find hundreds of items on our vehicles and properties. We record each item into a database so we can do a quick search when you contact us.

All items found on TTC property by our employees or turned in by riders are sent to the TTC Lost Articles Office at 2 p.m. the next business day.
Lost Articles Office
You will find the Lost Articles Office in the Bay subway station. The office is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. You can also call us at 416-393-4100, Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. (except statutory holidays).

Bay Station is not an accessible subway station. If you are travelling with a mobility device or have difficulty accessing TTC Lost Articles Office, please call in advance for assistance.

Unclaimed articles are sold at Police Auctions Canada
The TTC sells all unclaimed articles by auction at Police Auctions Canada This is an external site and it will open a new window. You will find cameras, video equipment, umbrellas, sports equipment, electronic items, tools, jewelry and even computers for sale.

Thanks. I called and they said it's not in but to call the again next week as it may turn up later.

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Feb 19th, 2018 12:40 pm

jdmfishingonly: Deal Fanatic; Oct 13, 2008; 5883 posts; 2622 upvotes; Durham

Feb 19th, 2018 12:40 pm

My umbrella ... purchased from Taiwan. Very Compact (about 25cm when folded up).

Press the button it opens up.

Press the button again it closes.

Cost: NT$250.

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Feb 21st, 2018 2:43 pm

sprung: Deal Expert; Apr 16, 2002; 23750 posts; 31534 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 2:43 pm

If you want to lay a beatdown get something better

https://unbreakableumbrella.com/

I'm serious as cancer when I say rhythm is a dancer.

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Feb 23rd, 2018 1:13 pm

McKinsey: Deal Addict; Oct 18, 2014; 1987 posts; 866 upvotes; HK

Feb 23rd, 2018 1:13 pm

I also lost my London Fog, and haven't found a good replacement since. This was an older version, the newer stuff's quality isn't the same.

Feb 24th, 2018 6:54 pm

joeyjoejoe: Deal Guru; May 9, 2006; 12409 posts; 3087 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2018 6:54 pm

For a good cheap option the Ultimate umbrella at Marks Work Warehouse is pretty good. They also have a smaller one that has a button to open and pressing it a second time closes it.

Feb 24th, 2018 9:24 pm

ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 22982 posts; 4533 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 24th, 2018 9:24 pm

Another vote for Fulton Umbrellas - I have the push button one to open and close - lasted me approx. 5 yrs and still going on strong.

If I lose this one or it breaks on me, might try the Amazon one that is cheaper. You can get Fulton umbrellas at the Bay or Shoppers.

FS: Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

Feb 24th, 2018 9:25 pm

ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 22982 posts; 4533 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 24th, 2018 9:25 pm

sprung wrote: ↑ If you want to lay a beatdown get something better

https://unbreakableumbrella.com/

sprung's a baller!!! $300 for an umbrella - goodness!!!

FS: Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

Mar 3rd, 2018 7:25 pm

Catnippy: Deal Addict; Dec 29, 2012; 2361 posts; 677 upvotes; GTA

Mar 3rd, 2018 7:25 pm

I buy 5 cheap ones from Aliexpress every year and throw them away when they break, and I don't worry about losing them (have a London Fog raincoat which has lasted over a decade)

Mar 4th, 2018 10:03 am

mebiuspower: Deal Fanatic; Oct 8, 2005; 6025 posts; 1658 upvotes

Mar 4th, 2018 10:03 am

I use this. It has a wooden shaft.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/New-Stick ... &cgid=0686

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