Anyone got some cheap stores they care to share?

Try Spadout at http://www.spadout.com/

They index all of the top sites like Mountain Gear, Moosejaw, EMS, Backcountry, REI etc. for sale prices.

Bob

Campsaver.com has some sweet deals, and if you don´t mind buying from abroad, cotswoldoutdoor.com also has a lot of good stuff on sale all the time.

Mountain Gear in Spokane has really good sales. I know some folks have had issues with them, I have had nothing but positive experiences. Department of Goods (Backcountry.com's discount site) is pretty great as is Sierra Trading Post but carries mostly soft goods (clothes, footwear, tents, sleeping bags) but has some technical gear.

Campsaver has been good cissa, if I spend $400 I get free shipping to Australia and the prices are great.

Will check out the rest!

http://www.gearexpress.com/

good deals on blems and other stuff sometimes.

Hermit's Hut

http://www.hermitshut.com/

They usually have the best prices and free shipping on all orders over $50.

Are there any good shops in europe?

Heaps. I hear the bakeries are particularly good. But I guess it depends what you're after.

I Europe I use www.telemark-pyrenees.com. They have English speaking staff and, if you are visiting Europe, they will deliver to a European address with a VAT refund form so you can claim the tax after you exit the EU with the purchase