A friend called me yesterday saying he needed "a shoulder to cry on". Seems he saw a Fox A grade 16ga with 30 inch barrels that was just listed on one of the internet sites probably GI. He called immediately and it had been sold. This gun in decent condition is a $3500 gun all day everyday. Cabela's price $1200. Like I said before either ridiculously high or low.
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I regularly visit the Cabela's just south of Charlotte, lots of reloading stuff, but rarely primers now, but do get in some powders. Bought three firearms from their library in the past year, all three great prices. I guess I am lucky that my local Cabela is holding up well. Lots of Hornady and RCBS items. I think part of the problem is that fewer families are "into" shooting and outdoor activites than in the past, hence fewer customers.
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sigp220.45
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GoDevil Man
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Same experience at the Glendale, AZ Cabela's a couple of months back.
Ackley1952
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Just a quick question. Which store is better managed ? Cabelas or Montgomery Ward ? I wish everyone who comments on the management of all vendors for us could make the day to day life and death decisions that must be made.
Well?? Did you buy it? I would have...and hope you did
sigp220.45
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Indeed I did!
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well good on you. I was gonna rag on you if not. they aren't beautiful but will do the job when necessary Oh...BTW Did you ummm talk 'em down on the price?? I would have had to try...LOL!
I bought a gun yesterday... but not at Cabela's fellow had it advertised in the local sale paper...but not a S&W...A Lyman Great Plains rifle...and I did talk him down
I bought a gun yesterday... but not at Cabela's fellow had it advertised in the local sale paper...but not a S&W...A Lyman Great Plains rifle...and I did talk him down
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sigp220.45
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Nope - just got the veteran discount and called it good.
Here Fleet Farm is the place to go. They sold out to an investment firm a few years back, but so far it appears they haven't bled it dry and ruined it.
Cabela's in Louisiana is the same. I used to buy all of my hunting clothes, and lots of firearms and reloading supplies there. Not much there anymore. I rarely go now, but stop in occasionally in the hopes that things have turned around. Hoping they build a Sportsman's or Scheels down here soon.
Baltimoreed11754
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Found this sweetheart in Cabelas @Richmond last week. Not too pretty but I'd never seen or handled one before. [I have two M12 12 gauges that are swell]. A cute little Model 1912 20 ga from 1914. Didn't need it but it felt so good I bought it. $379.00 plus Va tax. Has solid wood and a dent in the mag tube that I've since straightened out. Too bad it's polychoked. It might get to be a riotgun in it's next life. They had plenty of ammo, and reloading bullets but no primers or powder. Only the second one I've ever been in. Always hate when one chain buys up another, the customer always looses.
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That M12 20ga was insanely underpriced even with the poly choke. You did VERY well congratulations. Rather than cutting it down to riotgun length you could remove the poly choke and have a thin wall choke tube installed.
I use to order from Cabelas when it was mail order. They had good prices.
Nearest Cabelas was Wheeling, WVa. First time I was there Gun guy PEod me. Over priced stuff to pay for the store. Went back once after opening to redeem gift cards I had accumulated, right before Bass Pro took over. I saw bus load of Amish in there. Like Asian tourist. People are nuts to spend their hard earned money in those type stores. Amazon will wipe them out.
Nearest Cabelas was Wheeling, WVa. First time I was there Gun guy PEod me. Over priced stuff to pay for the store. Went back once after opening to redeem gift cards I had accumulated, right before Bass Pro took over. I saw bus load of Amish in there. Like Asian tourist. People are nuts to spend their hard earned money in those type stores. Amazon will wipe them out.
Baltimoreed11754
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Thanks. I have also thought about doing that too.
The problem is that it is now getting worse..........
Have you looked at the fishing gear prices in Wal-Mart lately ?? !!
I don't really need any fishing gear except new mono every few years but I do feel sorry
for anyone new that needs to gather equipment and lures.
Reloading, spinner making (Salmon to trout) and tying flys can be a good thing..........
Have you looked at the fishing gear prices in Wal-Mart lately ?? !!
I don't really need any fishing gear except new mono every few years but I do feel sorry
for anyone new that needs to gather equipment and lures.
Reloading, spinner making (Salmon to trout) and tying flys can be a good thing..........
