Red Olympic Mittens
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Where to Buy Canadian Red Olympic Mittens
Red Olympic Mittens with the Canadian maple leaf design are back in 2012. There's a new design with 2012 stitched onto the maple leaf. Mittens can be purchased on Amazon.com or directly from the Hudson's Bay Company.
Funds go towards helping support Canadian Olympic athletes on their road to the 2012 London Olympics starting with the opening ceremonies Friday, July 27, 2012 in London, England.
On the 2011 version, instead of the white felt maple leaf on the palms, each maple leaf wraps over one side so you have to put both hands together to make a complete maple leaf. They're available for purchase on eBay.
My favorite is still the original version. Just before the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, my Mom got me one of the hottest selling fashion items in Canada -- Prada? Manolo Blahniks? Chanel? A pair of red mittens. Not just any mittens, but Red Olympic Mittens similar to the ones worn by the Canadian Olympic Torchbearers.
Originally priced at just $10 from the Hudson's Bay Company, these colorful, fun Canadian Red Olympic Mittens are no longer available. The original design which featured a white felt maple leaf on the palm of each hand is no longer sold in stores. Beware of imitations being sold on the internet which sometimes don't have the year stitched in or the Oympic rings. However, you can still find pairs being sold online under eBay listings with the description "rare" or "original". See below for listings.
Funds go towards helping support Canadian Olympic athletes on their road to the 2012 London Olympics starting with the opening ceremonies Friday, July 27, 2012 in London, England.
On the 2011 version, instead of the white felt maple leaf on the palms, each maple leaf wraps over one side so you have to put both hands together to make a complete maple leaf. They're available for purchase on eBay.
My favorite is still the original version. Just before the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, my Mom got me one of the hottest selling fashion items in Canada -- Prada? Manolo Blahniks? Chanel? A pair of red mittens. Not just any mittens, but Red Olympic Mittens similar to the ones worn by the Canadian Olympic Torchbearers.
Originally priced at just $10 from the Hudson's Bay Company, these colorful, fun Canadian Red Olympic Mittens are no longer available. The original design which featured a white felt maple leaf on the palm of each hand is no longer sold in stores. Beware of imitations being sold on the internet which sometimes don't have the year stitched in or the Oympic rings. However, you can still find pairs being sold online under eBay listings with the description "rare" or "original". See below for listings.
Three Versions Are Available
2012, 2011, 2010
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2012 Red Olympic Mittens
The New Version Is Now Available
Support Canada's Olympic Team
Purchase A Pair of Red Mittens or Donate Directly
2012 Red Olympics Mittens
Here are a few Canadian Olympic Mittens for sale on Amazon.com. Click on any of the links below to see the full selection available online.
Where to Buy Original Olympic Mittens? eBay's a Great Source
And Other Original Olympic Collectibles
eBay is the Best Place to Buy the Original 2011 & 2011 Olympic Red Mittens
There are three sizes available:
1. Youth / Child's
There are no baby or infant sizes available.
2. Small-Medium / Women's
Some listings indicate youth o/s (one size) and are being touted as ladies/women's xs or extra small.That is a bit of stretch for a description. The youth size mittens would only fit a lady with very narrow, petite fingers and not meant to be sold as a women's extra small glove. These red olympic mittens are fleece lined so they do not easily stretch as a knit stretch glove. Most women would require the s/m size.
3. Large / Men's
These mittens should fit most men. A friend of mine tends to prefer his gloves to be XL and this L/XL size fits him as well.
There are three sizes available:
1. Youth / Child's
There are no baby or infant sizes available.
2. Small-Medium / Women's
Some listings indicate youth o/s (one size) and are being touted as ladies/women's xs or extra small.That is a bit of stretch for a description. The youth size mittens would only fit a lady with very narrow, petite fingers and not meant to be sold as a women's extra small glove. These red olympic mittens are fleece lined so they do not easily stretch as a knit stretch glove. Most women would require the s/m size.
3. Large / Men's
These mittens should fit most men. A friend of mine tends to prefer his gloves to be XL and this L/XL size fits him as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Red Olympic Mittens
Red Olympic Mittens Buying Tips
New to EBay? Helpful Hints
Shipping Prices
A word of caution to first time eBay buyers. Check then double check the shipping prices. Some prices seem low but the shipping and handling prices are $19.99. So just be sure you add both the item and shipping costs to know what you're really paying. If you're buying more than one pair of mittens, check before you place your bid to see if there's a shipping discount when you buy multiple pairs. E.G. $5 shipping for first pair, $3 for the second pair. There may be additional costs to ship worldwide.
Automatic Bidding
If you're new to eBay, there are all sorts of strategies to bidding on eBay where you can have eBay help you win an item with Automatic Bidding where if someone outbids you, eBay will automatically add a certain dollar amount up to a limit to help you win an item. If that sounds too complicated and you're like me and can't be bothered with the hassle of bidding on items, look for Buy It Now items.
How to Buy It Now
1)Just click on any of the items below to link through to eBay.
2) Click on Advanced Search located towards the upper right hand top of the page
3) Enter "red olympic mittens size" for keywords (e.g. "red olympic mitten youth")
4) Under buying formats click on "Buy It Now"
Results for Buy It Now Red Olympic Mittens sorted by the size you want will show up. Click on each item to see shipping costs.
Buy With Confidence
Last word of advice. Check the number of seller transactions, ratings and comments to make sure you're dealing with a reputable seller. Overall, I have found eBay to be reliable because of this community rating system and there are systems in place should you need to dispute charges if you are dissatisfied with the transaction in any way.
A word of caution to first time eBay buyers. Check then double check the shipping prices. Some prices seem low but the shipping and handling prices are $19.99. So just be sure you add both the item and shipping costs to know what you're really paying. If you're buying more than one pair of mittens, check before you place your bid to see if there's a shipping discount when you buy multiple pairs. E.G. $5 shipping for first pair, $3 for the second pair. There may be additional costs to ship worldwide.
Automatic Bidding
If you're new to eBay, there are all sorts of strategies to bidding on eBay where you can have eBay help you win an item with Automatic Bidding where if someone outbids you, eBay will automatically add a certain dollar amount up to a limit to help you win an item. If that sounds too complicated and you're like me and can't be bothered with the hassle of bidding on items, look for Buy It Now items.
How to Buy It Now
1)Just click on any of the items below to link through to eBay.
2) Click on Advanced Search located towards the upper right hand top of the page
3) Enter "red olympic mittens size" for keywords (e.g. "red olympic mitten youth")
4) Under buying formats click on "Buy It Now"
Results for Buy It Now Red Olympic Mittens sorted by the size you want will show up. Click on each item to see shipping costs.
Buy With Confidence
Last word of advice. Check the number of seller transactions, ratings and comments to make sure you're dealing with a reputable seller. Overall, I have found eBay to be reliable because of this community rating system and there are systems in place should you need to dispute charges if you are dissatisfied with the transaction in any way.
Where to Buy Red Olympic Mittens in Canada or the U.S.?
Hudson's Bay Company and Zeller's
If you do not live near a Hudson's Bay Company or Zeller's in Canada, you can purchase Red Olympic Mittens online from The Hudson's Bay Website along with plenty of other collectibles.
Where to Buy Red Olympic Mittens If They're Sold-Out At the Bay?
eBay
If you can't find Red Olympics Mittens at the Bay online or in store you'll have to turn to the other Bay -- eBay where they will have both the original and new design available from various independent vendors.
Does VANOC Plan on Manufacturing Any More Original Olympic Red Mittens?
No More of the Original Red Mitten Design With 2010 Will Be Made
VANOC - the Vancouver Organizing committee met sale objectives for these red Olympic mittens and it is unlikely they will take the risk to manufacture more of these dated souvenir items.
According to the Province newspaper, the Bay's online marketing representative indicated there are no plans to replenish stock.
3 million Red 2010 Olympic Mittens were manufactured and sales of 3.3 million have been reported.
I remember the frenzy around Obama inauguration souvenirs -- with t-shirts, bags, posters, books being sold everywhere on the Mall, but even though Obama is still President, the next day, it was a fire sale on anything related to Obama's inauguration.
According to the Province newspaper, the Bay's online marketing representative indicated there are no plans to replenish stock.
3 million Red 2010 Olympic Mittens were manufactured and sales of 3.3 million have been reported.
I remember the frenzy around Obama inauguration souvenirs -- with t-shirts, bags, posters, books being sold everywhere on the Mall, but even though Obama is still President, the next day, it was a fire sale on anything related to Obama's inauguration.
Where are the Red Olympic Mittens Manufactured?
China
Not only are the Red Olympic Mittens souvenirs manufactured in China but some of the First Nations Olympic souvenirs as well. Click here for the story on 'Authentic First Nations' 2010 Olympic souvenirs made in China.
Oprah Red Olympic Mittens
Darn That Oprah, Now There's No Canadian Red Mittens Left at the Bay
They're the One Thing in Vancouver Hotter Than the Olympic Flame. - ktuu.com
As popular As Oprah's free Kentucky Fried chicken coupon giveaway or when she gave away free Christmas CD downloads, the Oprah audience was whipped into a frenzy when they found out they got a pair of red mittens from Oprah, but not just any wooly mittens but the much coveted, now Oprah endorsed Canadian Red Olympic Mittens.
How did Oprah get her mitts on Canada's most popular selling Olympic item? VANOC, the organizing committee sent Oprah a box of Canadian Olympic Red Mittens to distribute to her audience. Why couldn't they have sent cow bells or something that needed the extra promotion? In any event, $4 from every pair officially sold help support Canadian athletes.
Top News Stories About Oprah and Canada's Red Olympic Mittens
Oprah gives Canadian Olympic red mittens to her Chicago studio audience
Oprah WInfrey Smitten With Mittens
Sold! Welcome to the ebay Olympics
Olympic mittens reach the holy grail: The Oprah Winfrey show
Oprah Makes the Olympic Mittens Red-Hot
Red Olympic Mittens Still In High Demand, The Province, March 5, 2010
More stories about Canada's Red Olympic Mittens
As popular As Oprah's free Kentucky Fried chicken coupon giveaway or when she gave away free Christmas CD downloads, the Oprah audience was whipped into a frenzy when they found out they got a pair of red mittens from Oprah, but not just any wooly mittens but the much coveted, now Oprah endorsed Canadian Red Olympic Mittens.
How did Oprah get her mitts on Canada's most popular selling Olympic item? VANOC, the organizing committee sent Oprah a box of Canadian Olympic Red Mittens to distribute to her audience. Why couldn't they have sent cow bells or something that needed the extra promotion? In any event, $4 from every pair officially sold help support Canadian athletes.
Top News Stories About Oprah and Canada's Red Olympic Mittens
Oprah gives Canadian Olympic red mittens to her Chicago studio audience
Oprah WInfrey Smitten With Mittens
Sold! Welcome to the ebay Olympics
Olympic mittens reach the holy grail: The Oprah Winfrey show
Oprah Makes the Olympic Mittens Red-Hot
Red Olympic Mittens Still In High Demand, The Province, March 5, 2010
More stories about Canada's Red Olympic Mittens
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- Politics, private sector new inspiration for Canada's Olympic marketing efforts
- It's a far cry from bake sale fundraisers or even the rollout of the red mittens, a fuzzy, feel-good event around the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Instead of red mittens, they're now rolling out the red carpet in the form of a glitzy fundraising luncheon ...
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- The first black athlete to compete at the Olympics was Constantin Henriquez de Zubiera, a Haitian-born French rugby union footballer, who was a member of the France squad that won the Olympic title at the first Olympic rugby tournament at Paris in 1900 ...
Over 3.3 Million Red Olympic Mittens Were Sold in 2010
That's 1 in every 10 Canadians wearing a pair of these red mittens to support Canada's athletes. Try the official Olympic Hudson's Bay website where they're once again partnering together with the Canadian Olympic team to help raise funds to support Canadian athletes by selling red olympic mittens.
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News About the Red Olympic Mittens
The red Olympic mittens are not just for kids. Men and women are wearing them everywhere with pride. What makes the red Olympic mittens super kawaii is the original design with little white maple leaf felt center that you see when you're waving your hand and the new design where you put your hands together to make a maple leaf.
- Olympic marketers borrow page from politicians
- It's a far cry from bake sale fundraisers or even the rollout of the red mittens, a fuzzy, feel-good event around the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Instead of red mittens, they're now rolling out the red carpet in the form of a glitzy fundraising luncheon ...
- Politics, private sector new inspiration for Canada's Olympic marketing efforts
- It's a far cry from bake sale fundraisers or even the rollout of the red mittens, a fuzzy, feel-good event around the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Instead of red mittens, they're now rolling out the red carpet in the form of a glitzy fundraising luncheon ...
- David Owen: Gold medal-winning performance demonstrates financial muscle of ...
- The first black athlete to compete at the Olympics was Constantin Henriquez de Zubiera, a Haitian-born French rugby union footballer, who was a member of the France squad that won the Olympic title at the first Olympic rugby tournament at Paris in 1900 ...
Red Mitten Flash Mob
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2010 Winter Olympics Final Torch Bearer
Wayne Gretzky
Loved that "Man in Motion" Rick Hansen was chosen to be one of the Olympic torchbearers. Would have been cool if they chose Terry Fox's mom to light the torch -- so #99 hockey great Wayne Gretzky in his red mittens represented Canada as the final torchbearer to light the Olympic flame to open the 2010 WInter Olympics in Vancouver.
- Doherty reflects at Rick Hansen relay
- Kerith Perreur-Lloyd and Sarah Doherty walk a portion of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay in Burnaby along with local volunteer Marilyn Downey. May 18 is a day full of meaning for Sarah Doherty, who lost her leg on that date many years ago.
Wayne Gretzky Lights 2010 Winter Olympics Torch
Red Canadian Olympic Mittens
Photo Credits For Red Olympic Mittens
"Canadian icon Wayne Gretzky was chosen to light the Olympic cauldron"
Mark Baker, Associated Press, cbc.ca
Sometimes less is more. ""Scarcity can create a perception of coolness". Read more here about the Red Canadian Mittens from the Globe and Mail in an article about how HBC tries to build on Olympic momentum.
Imitation Red Olympic Mittens. Be careful of being ripped off and of knock-off Vancouver 2010 Red Canadian Olympic Mittens
Mark Baker, Associated Press, cbc.ca
Sometimes less is more. ""Scarcity can create a perception of coolness". Read more here about the Red Canadian Mittens from the Globe and Mail in an article about how HBC tries to build on Olympic momentum.
Imitation Red Olympic Mittens. Be careful of being ripped off and of knock-off Vancouver 2010 Red Canadian Olympic Mittens
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Red Olympic Mittens
Support Canada's Olympic Dreams
Update February 24, 2011. I just had one of those Oprah "Aha" moments. How wonderfully serendiptious to win "Lens of the Day" about a lens that helps to support fulfilling the life long dreams of Canada's premiere athletes. In doing so, it is also helping to support my own personal dreams.
Getting to fullfill my passion for writing is wonderfully satisfying as it is also allows my husband and I the opportunity to live part of the year in Vancouver to spend extended time with friends and family. We also get to spend part of the year living overseas. In Washington, DC, our home base, coffee breaks are replaced by nap time and frequent snuggle breaks with our two fourteen year old cats.
If you're a Squidoo lensmaster who's from Vancouver or Canada or you're just someone who appreciates Canada, show your love and support for Canadian athletes here. Feel free to e-mail me a photo or video of you wearing your red Olympic mittens so I can load onto this web page.
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mypotlpeople
Nov 6, 2011 @ 10:27 pm | delete
- I'm still wearing the 2011 mittens but I like the new 2012 design.
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Pennyseeker
Oct 12, 2011 @ 2:24 am | delete
- Thanks for sharing!
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LaraineRose
Apr 16, 2011 @ 7:41 am | delete
- WOW! I love this lens! I enjoyed the Olympics and yes, I did buy some red mittens. 4 pair in fact. Congratulations on LOTD ,, well deserved!
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quicpost Feb 28, 2011 @ 6:39 pm | delete
- Cool...wonderful mittens to keep us warm and is beautiful to wear!
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Steve-SEO-UK
Feb 28, 2011 @ 7:24 am | delete
- Never heard of olympic red mittens! The great thing about Squidoo is I'm learning something new every week. Congrats on Lens of the Day.
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