Everyone loves a deal, and in this new day and age, everyone knows that the shopping on the web is the answer, right?
Interesting remarks from someone on the other side
Barrabes is an online retailer in Spain. As of May 2002, it is still possible to purchase from them things such as rock climbing shoes for less than a typical US store's distributor's cost. A pair of shoes in the US that costs $140 can be had for $70 at Barrabes. We'll see how long this lasts. Here is a short piece mentioning Barrabes' place in Spain's new economy.