I like Fleming traps because the price seems fair and they have free shipping with orders over 99 bucks (that is helpful be a I’ll wait for a decent time before I get a big haul of all the stuff I need instead of buying it over time) but if there is another website that is better please tell me because I’m about to get some stuff and want to make sure I’m getting the most out of my money. PCS, F&T, and Minnesota seem good but I’ve never really investigated their shop. Any suggestions are great.

A good place to start are the sponsors of these forums.

Minnesota Trapline Products

X2 on our sponsors Minnesota Trapline and F &T.

That said there are some other companies like Cumberlands that I like to do business with too.

Brian

I have liked dealing with Funke's Trap Supply in Iowa and Cumberland's in Minnesota.

F and T and MTP for me...also shop with Top Lot.

FnT

[quote=corky]A good place to start are the sponsors of these forums.[/

X2. Also, don’t forget your local dealers to support.

I know you asked about websites but I always thought I got the most value going to the state and local rondys

I give them all the free advertising I can, they have always done me right.

M.T.P. Great folks.

This right here ^^^^^^^^

Chris

Anything that I don't pick up at the trappers conventions is usually purchased through Minnesota Trapline Products or Dakota Line Snares. Can't go wrong with either one.

Alright sounds good I was thinking that traps at conventions would be overpriced because they are conventions and a lot of traffic. But I think F&T will work pretty well with what I can’t get at OSTA conventions

Dakotaline no longer sells retail as of July 1st.

I've never noticed traps marked up at conventions. Even if they were, you'd save on shipping.

SCHMITT ENTERPRISES

This thread reminded me of a dealer years ago. Ludy Von Sheda if I remember correctly. The last day of the WTA convention he would get up on the back of his truck. Auction off boxes of traps and supplies till he sold out. Didn't want to haul them home. I got some awful good deals at that time.

Each year at the NCTA convention in Smithfield, NC I pick up just about all my supplies I will need for the season. I don't pay shipping and I get to see exactly what Im looking for without wondering about a description in a catalog and ask questions.
Most of the time I can call ahead and they will make sure to bring the items I want to purchase.
The biggest plus is every year I support my state trappers association and also get to visit Paul in his booth and discuss baits and lures and his advice and tips on what bait works best with a certain lure or a particular set is priceless.

The Boss is smarter than a big tree full of owls when it comes to that stuff

I prefer Schmitt and Funke's for the majority of everything I need. They both have super fast shipping and its always spot on. Great people too, very honest, which a huge deal in my dealings.

~ADC~

Cumberlands

I do believe most places run specials during conventions. But do the corona bs not sure how many there will be. I purchase through MTP and Southern Snares and Supply when I order online.

trappers conventions are a bit different than other types of shows.

trappers know typically exactly what the price a dozen is walking in the gate if your not going to beat the catalog price on a dozen , you will be hauling it home again.

remember packing orders costs something even if you charge shipping . if you can crack open a case or better yet sell by the case and pull them right out of the trailer it is fewer times you had to touch that trap and thus less labor.

Very well put!! And bless the boss's heart.. I know I'm his favorite pest...lol

I remember dealing with Ludy at conventions If he seen a dollar in your hand you werent leaving with it

I use Southern Snare, Blue Ridge Outdoor Supply, MTP, and F&T. All 4 have been awesome every time I use them. Just depends on what I’m after.