Just Back - Shopping Suggestions

[ruvidu]

We just returned from 12 days in the beautiful State of Alaska. While there we looked for quality souvineirs and gifts. There is plenty of the "Made In China" junk but we did find some stores that had quality "Made In Alaska" items. We would like to share these with you and save you some walking and looking while on your trip.

SKAGWAY
Skagway Art - Beautiful original artwork. Look at the Transformer (eagle/woman) and Whales Tail pendants.
North To Alaska - Purchased our Ulu Knives here. Made in Alaska with matching cutting board for $31.95. They also have the quality Grizzly Paws for salad serving. They ship for whatever it cost and do not charge any handling fees. The nice lady from OK will be glad to help you. The items we purchased on Tuesday afternoon were at our home when we arrived on Sat.

JUNEAU
Galligaskins - 219 S. Franklin St. Real up town type store. Say hello to the lady from Charleston SC for us.
The Fireweed Shop - 469 S. Franklin St. Look at their leather pocket books. Bet you will want one.
Caribou Crossings - Driftwood Santa
Alaska Shirt Co. Alaska Hand Puppet with 5 Alaskan animals.

KETCHIKAN
Perfect Partners - 22 Creek St. Alaskan made dolls. Beautiful.
Barnaby's Old Town - 422 Mission St. Great selection of a lot of items and you can have your photo made with a big ole Polar Bear. Be sure and pet the dog at the door.
Blue Heron - Alaskan & Native art. Check out the handmade Ulus and other knives. I got one here with a 6" antler across the top.
Poker Creek Gold - $39 Gold whales tail.
Dockside Trading Co. Children's Fleece
Tom's Treasures - Silver whales tails with mother of pearl, onyx, turquoise or other insets.

These are the ones we liked. The owner/operators were most gracious and we hope to see them again.

NOTE: Our one bad shopping experience was with The Denali Princess Lodge gift shop. We purchased $75 worth of items here on May 13 and have not seen them yet. We called yesterday and they could not even tell us if the item had shipped. Did I mention that this was the only store that charged a handling fee?

Go, enjoy and take time to talk to the store keepers. I found them all to be so interesting.

If you purchase Ulus have them shipped and save yourself some hassle. You can not take them on board the ship and security at the airport will take them away from you. We saw this happen in Vancouver to a little old couple that did not have a clue.
Russ and Vivian

SC Traveler

[mooshele]

Thanks for the tips!! Especially about shipping the Ulu's home - I am sure my husband will be buying one!

NCL 11/96
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[tinydancer21]

P.S. Ulu's are the best pizza cutters! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

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[Bruin Steve]

Remember to have those ulus shipped home...You don't want to try to take it back in your "carry-on"!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Summit, July 3, 2004: Alaska: 13 night cruisetour

[DiaH]

This was an awesome post! I wrote down everything I could fit on one sticky note. Thanks for the info about the ulu knife. I planned on getting a couple for myself and gifts.

Thanks!!!!

[Dushi]

Picked up one ulu and Norwegian security did not confiscate it. I just packed it in my check-in luggage for the flight home, no problem. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

NH

[Macy Jean]

What is a ulu knife?

[kana1215]

[img]http://www.bestofnewengland.com/ls-ulu_small.jpg[/img]

[Luanne]

I liked this post also, I printed it out. The ulu knife is a great idea for a pizza cutter. I don't have a decent one.

Luanne

Norwegian Star June 20,2004

[ruvidu]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Picked up one ulu and Norwegian security did not confiscate it. I just packed it in my check-in luggage for the flight home, no problem<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Putting these knives in check in luggage is no problem. It is putting them in your carry on luggage that will get you in trouble. All of our luggage was hitting the 50# mark is the reason we shipped most everything.

Russ

SC Traveler
May 11-22-2004 Princess Land and Sea Tour

[Colleen51]

Thanks for this info - its great have made a note as I love souvenirs.

[mrtractor]

That's a great post!!! I'm printing it out ot carry with us in July. I'll tell them you said hello!

You seem like real friendly folks!

Of course..........You're from the South!!!!!

MrTractor<------proud to live south of the Mason-Dixon..........

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Till We Head "North to Alaska"