FAQ - Jersey Cream Chair Sale
Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts have generously donated the recently retired Jersey Cream chairs to help raise funds for both the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and the EpicPromise Employee Foundation.
Please read through carefully. There is important information below that will help make your purchase and pickup run smoothly.
Q: When and where can I purchase a chair? Starting at 9am on Friday, May 24 at www.whistlerblackcombfoundation.com
Q: What is the cost to purchase a chair? $600 CAD per chair
Q: Can I buy more than one chair? Purchasers are limited to four (4) chairs per transaction. Customers can complete more than one transaction, inventory permitting. (*The sales in both 2022 and 2023 sold out within minutes so don't miss out!)
Q: What does the price include?
- Price includes sales tax and loading assistance on designated pickup dates.
- Price does not include shipping, delivery, or customs arrangements/costs.
- Chairs are sold as is and all sales are final/non-refundable.
Q: When will the chairs be available for pickup?
- Friday, May 31 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
- Saturday, June 1 from 9:30am-11:30am
(Chairs must be picked up on one of the above dates)
Q: Can I request a specific chair number? Unfortunately, number selection is not available. There is a limited amount of “number tacos” that will be available on a first come first served basis when picking up your chair.
Q: Do the chairs have attached accessories?
- The bulk of the retired Jersey Cream chairs come with the safety bar attached, while a small selection do not include a safety bar. We cannot guarantee which JC chair you will receive at the time of pickup.
- Grips and hangers have been removed and are not offered for sale.
Q: What are the chair specifications?
Approximate Weight: 325 lbs.
Approximate Measurements: 92.12” W x 33” D x 62” H
Q: Where is the pickup location? Parking Lot 7 (Glacier Lane on Blackcomb) during the dedicated pickup windows only.
Q: Important Pickup and Delivery Information
- Please note the weight & dimensions when determining how you will transport your chair
- Please bring your own tie downs to secure your load before departing Lot 7
- Pickup dates/times apply to individuals AND delivery/shipping companies
- Your chair will be loaded from the lineup of chairs in the order in which you arrive.
Q: Who can I contact if I need to arrange shipping/delivery? You are welcome to select a delivery company of your choice. Be sure to provide the delivery company with your name and purchase confirmation number for pickup.
Q: Can I have a friend pick up my chair for me? Yes but the person that you designate to pick up your chair must provide BOTH your name and the purchase confirmation number to the WBF attendants onsite.
Q: Does my chair come with a stand? Chairs do not come equipped with a stand or footings. Chair stands can be sourced and purchased separately, at the buyers’ own sourcing and expense. A professionally built stand is required for the safety & enjoyment of your chair.
Q: Where do the funds raised through these sales go?
- The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, which is dedicated to providing financial support to organizations whose activities provide benefit to residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor
- The EpicPromise Employee Foundation, which supports Vail Resorts’ employees and their dependents in times of need through emergency financial assistance and educational grants.
Q: If I have other questions about the chairlifts, who can I talk to? Please direct your questions to Jaime Kerrigan, Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, at jkerrigan@whistlerblackcombfoundation.com
