Hot Internet Deals as of February 28, 2012

Thanks to Mike Mancini for letting me know about a special deal at Baseball Savings. The Reebok Field Magistrate Umpire Plate Shoes are now priced at $64.95! Black/White and Black/Black are available in most sizes. This price is good for the low top shoe only, although the mid-cut is priced at $99.95.

BUT WAIT!!! There's more. . .

If you use the code ILIKEBBS at checkout, you will save an additional 15%. That takes the price down to $55.21 with $6.99 flat rate shipping. What a great deal!

Hot Internet Deals as of November 21, 2011

BaseballSavings.com and SoftballSavings.com are having a sale on Majestic Umpires Deluxe Polo shirts.

$6.99!!!

Act fast as they are going quickly. Also, if you use the code CEO10, you can save $10 and receive free shipping when you spend more than $100.

Hot Internet Deals as of May 19, 2011

BaseballSavings.com and SoftballSavings.com are having a One Day Sale: 15% off most items (includes umpire apparel and equipment).

Act fast! This deal is good through Friday, May 20!

Hot Internet Deals as of March 14, 2011, PART DEUX

Reebok Field Magistrate base shoes are once again available from Shoebuy.com. Use coupon code clock for 20% off your order with Free Shipping, and Free Returns.

Shoebuy.com also carried New Balance MU450MK Plate Shoes and Reebok: NFL Referee II Low Quag shoes.

Reebok Field Magistrate

Hot Internet Deals as of March 14, 2011

 

Dick's Sporting Goods is running a discount offer through March 19, 2011: Get $10 off $50, $20 off $100, and $30 off $150 at Dickssportinggoods.com! Some exclusions apply. Use coupon code AFL8766 at checkout.

Dick's carries Reebok footwear including the Field Magistrate (plate and base) and NFL Quag Referee shoes.  Currently Dick's also offers Free Shipping and Free Returns on footwear purchases!

Hot Internet Deals as of March 9, 2011

Modell's Sporting Goods is having a two day sale: 40% off your order and free shipping for orders over $49!

The most impressive deal is the Diamond iX3 DFM-UMP, which is only $45.00 with free shipping (after applying discount code MOD4TEN39)!

Hot Internet Deals as of March 1, 2011

MLB.com is offering a discount of 15% Off Men's Fashion, Women's and Kids' Caps.

This offer ends March 31, 2011.






And don't forget your green St. Paddy's Day hat!




[Now that Midwest Ump is advertising for MLB.com, maybe they won't put me in jail for the "rebroadcast, retransmission, or account of this game, without the express written consent of Major League Baseball" which we all know "is prohibited." - Ed.]

Hot Internet Deals as of February 18, 2011

BaseballSavings.com and SoftballSavings.com are having a President's Day Sale: 10% off most items (includes umpire apparel and equipment).


Check out this sample deal: Wilson WTA3417 Coolmax Umpire Leg Guards ("The Charcoals") for $78.95 shipped (after the President's Day Discount).

Hot Internet Deals as of February 3, 2011

Dick's Sporting Goods is offering a 15% off coupon good through 5FEB. Use coupon code AFL2793
***UPDATE***
As of February 18 use coupon code ENTXB24 for 15% off!

Dick's sells the Reebok Field Magistrate II low and mid base shoes. The low is also available in all black. After applying the 15% discount, the prices are:
Low - $63.74 with free shipping and free returns
Mid - $67.99 with free shipping and free returns



Dick's also carries the Reebok NFL Referee Quags in low and mid. Sizes are harder to find in the Quags, especially the mids. After applying the 15% off discount, the prices are:
Low - $55.24 with free shipping and free returns
Mid - $63.74 with free shipping and free returns

***Note: sales tax may apply

Hot Internet Deals as of January 13, 2011

This deal was found by the guys over at Umpire-Empire. Special thanks to martyjmprescott and JaxRolo.



New Balance MU450MK at theshoemart.com with Free Shipping and a 10% discount if you use the code "crossfit10" at checkout. The total price? $59.37 delivered! Wide and extra wide sizes available!









The Shoe Mart also offers New Balance MF995MBK base shoes for $40.47 after discount (mid-cut also available).

Hot Internet Deals as of January 2, 2011

When Jim Kirk of Ump-Attire recently expanded his line of Smitty brand umpire shirts to include Black, Cream, and Red, your buddy Pete at Midwest Ump said, "That's great!" Smitty makes an outstanding shirt and Jim's everyday low price of $22.99 is a tremendous deal.

But then Pete got to thinking. . . what if those Smitty shirts in five popular colors were offered at an even lower price?

Lower's good, right? But what if they were priced A LOT Lower??

HOW ABOUT A CRAZY LOT LOWER????


Well, ol' Pete negotiated a deal with Ump-Attire exclusively for Midwest Ump readers:

$5.00 off any Smitty Shirt in five different colors!!! Use the code MWUMP at checkout.

What a spectacular deal! That's $17.99 for the Smitty short sleeve umpire shirt!!! You can't find a better deal on the internet - and that's the truth! Choose from Navy, Powder, Black, Cream, and Red. Stock up for the season. You will not be disappointed in these shirts!

[Before you college guys complain that there is no polo blue, know that the Smitty polo blue does not match polo blue shirts from other manufacturers. Jim is actually paying attention to the details that matter to amateur umpires!]

This offer is only good through January 15. Remember to use the MWUMP code at checkout to receive the discount.

Happy New Years from Midwest Ump!

Hot Internet Deals as of December 1, 2010

Honig's is running an end of the year clearance. Many items are on sale, including apparel, equipment, and shoes. Additionally, Honig's is offering a 10% discount on gift certificates.

Hot Internet Deals as of November 26, 2010

Gerry Davis has a couple items on sale including:

Davis Charcoal Umpire Pants, plate and base (not combo) on sale for $40.00

Reebok Field Magistrate Base shoe for $50.00

Thanks to D62 blue on Umpire-Empire for pointing out these sale items.

Hot Internet Deals - Purchase Officials Year End Clearance

Purchase Officials is having a year-end clearance on sports official uniforms and gear, including umpire items.

Some sample deals include:

Schutt AiR Flex Chest Protector on sale for $119.00

Reebok "Low Quag" Base Shoe on sale for $49.00

Hot Internet Deals - Ump-Attire's Moving Sale Blowout!

Ump-Attire has just announced a "moving sale," special deals on many of the best umpire equipment items on the market! Owner Jim Kirk tells me that there is a limited supply of certain sizes, so act quickly! Below are some of the outstanding deals:

Wilson 10" Dyna Lite Inner Deerskin Padding Umpire Mask (A3009X)

This mask is made of hollow core steel in a standard profile - very durable! It features a harness with MLB logo with pads made of PU leather outer and full grain inner. These are my personal pads of choice and the leather is very soft and comfortable. Sale priced at $42.99, this mask is a steal and highly recommended.



Diamond iX3 Umpire Shin Guards (DLGiX3)

These guards are a very, very good choice for umpires at any level. Diamond's iX3 line is battle-tested and proven. These shin guards have a floating lower knee cap for better flexibility and metal J-hooks that will not break off if struck by a foul ball (been there, done that!). Weighing only around 2 pounds the iX3 guards are a good combination of protection and comfort. At a sale price of $42.99, choosing these guards is a no-brainer.


Champro Pro-Plus Magnesium Umpire Mask (CM58)

Last year the Champro Pro-Plus Magnesium Umpire Mask won an U.M.P.Y. Award for best traditional mask. It is also my personal mask of choice. The Champro Pro-Plus is amazingly light at less than one pound with pads and harness, and currently the reigning champ as lightest mask on the market. The Champro Pro Plus Magnesium Umpire Mask is currently on sale for $74.99.


Wilson West Vest Platinum Umpire Chest Protector (A3215)

The Wilson Platinum Chest Protector is also discounted to $124.99. Ump-Attire is selling both the 12" and hard-to-find 10.75" models. The Wilson Platinum was also the 2009 U.M.P.Y. Award winner for best chest protector. Built like a tank, this protector is top of the line. This price beats any on-line price.


For more information and discounted items, visit Ump-Attire. Jim tells me that he has other special discounts planned during this off-season, so check back with Ump-Attire, Umpire-Empire, and Midwest Ump often for the best deals in umpire equipment.

Hot Internet Deals as of October 22, 2010

Baseball Savings is running a Halloween sale. Save 10% off umpire gear with no minimum purchase. Here are a few examples:

Majestic Deluxe Mesh Polo Shirt, $13.48

Diamond lightweight mask, $53.95

Wilson Dyna Lite Mask with deerskin pads, $49.45

Standard shipping is a flat $6.99

Hot Internet Deals As of September 22, 2010

Andrew W. sent an email informing me that refshop.com has 20% everything today only. Use sept20 as the promo code.

Thanks Andrew!

Hot Internet Deals As Of September 13, 2010

A couple weeks ago I told you about Baseball Savings offering a $10 discount for orders over $50 and $6.99 ground shipping.

I recently located the same deal at Softball Savings:
Sample prices:
Diamond DFM-UMP mask in silver or black, $49.95 after discount. (MWU review here)
Wilson Dyna Lite Face Mask with deerskin pads, $44.95 after discount.

Other sales at Baseball Savings:
Majestic Umpires Deluxe Mesh Polos, $14.98
Majestic Umpires Deluxe Polos, $16.98

Hot Internet Deals as of August 31, 2010

The Amateur Baseball Umpires' Association (ABUA) is offering a special discount on the Force3 Ultimate Equipment Bag. The first 10 purchasers of the Ultimate Equipment Bag receive a $20 discount off the $135 purchase price after applying the code: ABUANLEB

The ABUA is also offering a special membership discount. Join today and receive the rest of 2010 and 2011 at no additional cost. Membership starts at $45 and includes insurance coverage for baseball and softball, and discounts for purchases at Honig's and www.UmpireAcademy.com

Hot Internet Deals as of August 30, 2010

All Around Sports is selling the Reebok Field Magistrate II Plate Shoe low in black/white for $89.95.

All Around Sports is ALSO selling the Reebok Field Magistrate II Field Shoe low in black/white for $54.95.

Amazon is selling the Wilson Gold Chest Protector, 12" Length, M-L (Chest sizes 38-44) for $114.77 and free shipping. ***UPDATE - $121.15 AS OF 31AUG10. KEEP CHECKING***

***2ND UPDATE - $114.77 AS OF 1SEP10***

***3RD UPDATE - $140.54 AS OF 2SEP10***