Herfnerd Posted March 20, 2017 #26 Share Posted March 20, 2017 We just told the store to wait a few days to ship. Our salmon arrived after we got back, just fine. Thanx! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_trees Posted March 21, 2017 #27 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I did a fair bit of my Christmas shopping in Alaska last year. Picked up several pairs of mammoth ivory earrings/necklaces, also some porcupine quill earrings, some local herbal achy joint and eczema remedies, lots and lots of different teas ... each port seemed to have specialty herbs used as teas, salves, etc. A jacket more appropriate for the weather. Christmas ornaments. A couple T-shirts -- the White Horse railroad had very good prices on those. Biggest/heaviest two things were a couple jars of kelp marmalade I got in Ketchikan. I don't think there's a need to send stuff home unless you've bought an ulu knife, in which case it's advisable to ship it direct. Oh, and a painting made by a harbour seal in Seward. Tongall Trading Company gives out huge cloth bags when you purchase things, can get a lot of stuff home in one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullbythehorns Posted March 21, 2017 #28 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've told this before and a few people seemed to think it was cool like I do. In Ketchikan I bought a puzzle that's made from real wood. The pieces are not like normal puzzle pieces - they are in the shape of things like a man carrying a rifle, a bear, coyote, eagle, etc. The puzzles aren't square/rectangle either - the outline is irregular. I found them on Creek Street at a store called Fish Creek Company. They aren't cheap but are well made and worth the price - around $100 or so each. They had several different animals to pick from - I got the grizzly bear like this one - it took me a LOT of hours to put it together - the hardest puzzle I've ever done. It's my favorite sovereign from the trip. The back side so - you can see the odd shaped pieces: Thank you for this. DH loves puzzles and this is great. It gives us time to budget for our May trip to Alaska and not pass out at the cost! Sent from my SM-T810 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellyMel612 Posted March 21, 2017 #29 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've told this before and a few people seemed to think it was cool like I do. In Ketchikan I bought a puzzle that's made from real wood. The pieces are not like normal puzzle pieces - they are in the shape of things like a man carrying a rifle, a bear, coyote, eagle, etc. The puzzles aren't square/rectangle either - the outline is irregular. I found them on Creek Street at a store called Fish Creek Company. They aren't cheap but are well made and worth the price - around $100 or so each. They had several different animals to pick from - I got the grizzly bear like this one - it took me a LOT of hours to put it together - the hardest puzzle I've ever done. It's my favorite sovereign from the trip. That is awesome! I will definitely be looking for one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted March 21, 2017 #30 Share Posted March 21, 2017 My souvenir include: Fudge from the Alaska Fudge Factory in both Juneau and Skagway, Glacier Smoothie soap at the small cabin shop near the Juneau Library, seafood shops for smoked salmon (take home and vendor ship home), and the Tongass Trading Company at the Ketchikan pier for Alaska-logo jackets, Alaskan-pattern fleece, Ulu knives, smoked salmon, outfitter needs (upstairs), Alaska sweatshirts, and kids items. I heart Alaska Fudge Company fudge. A must buy every time we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 21, 2017 #31 Share Posted March 21, 2017 . (My husband mailed something in Ketchikan - so the post office was "close" to the port.) No longer- the Mission St office closed. The post office is way down Tongass, past the mall, can get there by bus if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted March 21, 2017 #32 Share Posted March 21, 2017 We bought some Alaska t shirts, Christmas ornaments, and socks for our kids..they loved them! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted March 21, 2017 #33 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Great ideals...Were going in June and cant wait Sent from Psycho's iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovesteve Posted March 21, 2017 #34 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I bought a Russian winter hat. If you live in a northern climate I suggest getting one. It's the warmest hat I have. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted March 21, 2017 #35 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Of course the ever popular Ulu Knife. Ours from 15 years ago no longer takes a good edge. My one-handed wife finds it indispensable for chopping vegies. This time we will get one with the chopping bowl. Emphasis for us on utility not artistry. Also (speaking of artistry) I will probably add to my collection of Pacific NW Coast Indian art in the unique style of the area. Usually prints but with unlimited luggage capability this time (no air) maybe carvings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duck Posted March 21, 2017 #36 Share Posted March 21, 2017 There are some stores with nice Russian goods such as hats and lacquer boxes. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted March 21, 2017 #37 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Fudge as noted above, smoked salmon from Taku in Juneau, and Ray Troll tee shirts from his gallery on Creek Street in Ketchikan. He specializes in fish and fossils.... And I pick up a couple of jars of devil's club salve - great for cuts or burns and Skookum salve made from a variety of native medicinal plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoedokey Posted March 22, 2017 #38 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Are Ulus the same everywhere? The ones on the Tongass Trading website are pretty inexpensive. Are they not as high quality? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 22, 2017 #39 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Are Ulus the same everywhere? The ones on the Tongass Trading website are pretty inexpensive. Are they not as high quality? Sent from my iPad using Forums There are more expensive ones: http://shop.theulufactory.com/main.sc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted March 22, 2017 #40 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Moose droppings, bear dropping and any other droppings they sell. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted March 22, 2017 #41 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Not a thing. Took lots of pictures though. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted March 22, 2017 #42 Share Posted March 22, 2017 My wife went to Alaska knowing what she was going to buy once we were there. Buchaluk. Im not sure of the spelling . Those are the fury boots worn by the indigenous people. And they aren't cheap. Sent from my SM-T810 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted March 22, 2017 #43 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Moose droppings, bear dropping and any other droppings they sell. OMG! Now I know what to get for the grandkids!! Moose poop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted March 22, 2017 #44 Share Posted March 22, 2017 OMG! Now I know what to get for the grandkids!! Moose poop! They will get a great laugh from Chocolate peanuts that are called "Moose Poop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted March 22, 2017 #45 Share Posted March 22, 2017 My wife went to Alaska knowing what she was going to buy once we were there. Buchaluk. Im not sure of the spelling . Those are the fury boots worn by the indigenous people. And they aren't cheap. Sent from my SM-T810 using Forums mobile app Mukluks are Eskimo boots. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_cruiser Posted March 22, 2017 #46 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Are Ulus the same everywhere? The ones on the Tongass Trading website are pretty inexpensive. Are they not as high quality? The Ulu Factory ones are very good and are made in Alaska. Tongass Trading's website says that's what they are selling. I bought one at the Ulu Factory in Anchorage. The Tongass Trading prices on line are cheaper than the online Ulu Factory prices before shipping, but Tongass has high charges for shipping and Ulu Factory has free shipping. I don't recall what I paid in the Ulu Factory store. If getting it to use rather than to prop in a display cabinet, the sheath is handy for safely storing the ulu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Forth Posted March 22, 2017 #47 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Don't usually buy souvenirs at all. However, the native-owned gift shop at the top of the tram in Juneau is large and has a lot of authentic goods, including fine art. We were there in August and they had a great end-of-season sale. I did most of my Christmas shopping. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted March 22, 2017 #48 Share Posted March 22, 2017 We bought a hand painted ornament in Icy Strait Point which we got personalized! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainamarie Posted March 23, 2017 #49 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Smoked salmon in Ketchikan, but they had it vacuum sealed so it was a space saver in my bag. A couple of shirts in Skagway. There was also this neat popcorn place in Skagway, so we grabbed some caramel corn. Didn't buy a thing in Victoria or Juneau. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthererab Posted March 23, 2017 #50 Share Posted March 23, 2017 We took the prepaid postal service boxes and a roll of packing tape. All we had to do was drop them at each local post office. They were never far from port. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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