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Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Leftlane] #7154949
01/26/21 01:00 AM
01/26/21 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
Originally Posted by cat_trapper_nv
I hate Basspro. After they bought cabelas it went to crap and sportsman’s warehouse was my last hope



We have Academy and hopefully you will too someday


Scheels here is pretty good too.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7154973
01/26/21 01:18 AM
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I sure Wish we'd get a Scheels near here


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Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7154982
01/26/21 01:31 AM
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Here in Idaho Falls, Sportsman Warehouse store is located within about a mile from Cabela’s. I wonder how that will work out.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Leftlane] #7154992
01/26/21 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
Maybe they can buy Dicks and stock guns and ammo again! grin

Lefty, sorry to say but our local Dicks store no longer sells rifles, pistols, shotguns or ammunition. What really blows is i just got a gift card for that place!


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Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Flint Lock] #7155053
01/26/21 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Flint Lock
Support your local outfitter. When I got into trapping earlier this season I was disappointed with the lack of offerings at all the familiar big box stores. Then I discovered an old world trap shed not too far away run by an old timer who has been doing it since the 1970s. What a treasure.


I haven't set foot in a Cabelas or Sportsmen warehouse or a Bass Pro in I don't know how long.

I buy all my stuff at a small independently owned shop or order it on-line from a different one.

No need to go to these big corporate stores if you don't like their policies.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155078
01/26/21 07:34 AM
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Bass Pro Shops donated $10,000 to the NTA in 2020. That earns them some business from me.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155086
01/26/21 07:39 AM
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I'm not a fan of Bass Pro. After talking with several Cabelas employees at a store near me, they don't think much of the Bass Pro take over either. "Redhead" is code for less quality.


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Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: 330-Trapper] #7155089
01/26/21 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
I sure Wish we'd get a Scheels near here


The closest Scheels to me is a little over an hour, the second closest is two hours away. I frequent both somewhat regularly.

I don't know exactly where you live but I suspect the closest to you would be either St. Cloud or Eden Prairie.


"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155099
01/26/21 07:56 AM
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Cabelas went to pot with their clothes and shoes when they started selling stock on the exchange. They were a carcass when Bass Pro bought them. But yes Bass Pro ain't no improvement. Would love to buy at a Mom and Pop store local but that doesn't exist.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: trapdog1] #7155113
01/26/21 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by trapdog1
Bass Pro Shops donated $10,000 to the NTA in 2020. That earns them some business from me.


That's good to hear, ill remember that next time I get near one and give them some business!

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155153
01/26/21 08:28 AM
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I take much better care of my old school Cabelas clothes now knowing I can no longer replace them.

Bass Pro does pretty much suck.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155172
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This happened a few weeks ago and not much has changed yet at the Sportsman's Warehouse stores. I can't see Scheels selling out yet, it's a family business with a heavy foundation of faith and family values. Scheels is building and expanding pretty fast and they have a great reputation but I'll bet Johnny Morris is coming after them next.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: 330-Trapper] #7155176
01/26/21 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
I sure Wish we'd get a Scheels near here


https://www.scheels.com/stores

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Steven 49er] #7155181
01/26/21 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Steven 49er
Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
I sure Wish we'd get a Scheels near here


The closest Scheels to me is a little over an hour, the second closest is two hours away. I frequent both somewhat regularly.

I don't know exactly where you live but I suspect the closest to you would be either St. Cloud or Eden Prairie.

I'm out of Pine City, 70 miles straight N up 35


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Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: BernieB.] #7155207
01/26/21 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by BernieB.
Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
I sure Wish we'd get a Scheels near here


https://www.scheels.com/stores


Looks like the closest one to me is in Springfield, IL;. Only a 13 hour drive. laugh


Eh...wot?

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155211
01/26/21 09:11 AM
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I used to purchase a lot of stuff from Cabelas. Since BP took over I rarely purchase anything from them, and that’s with a store 30 miles away.
Their quality definitely has went down hill and to much China junk.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155215
01/26/21 09:11 AM
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On a brighter note, I picked up some .223 shells a t Scheels yesterday. After tax, they were right at $65/100. They had some 9mm and .380 also. The 9mm, was $72.99/200 round pack, plus tax.


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Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: trapperkeck] #7155220
01/26/21 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by trapperkeck
On a brighter note, I picked up some .223 shells a t Scheels yesterday. After tax, they were right at $65/100. They had some 9mm and .380 also. The 9mm, was $72.99/200 round pack, plus tax.


That's a bright note? Guess we have changed our standards.

Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: Ole] #7155226
01/26/21 09:21 AM
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Really! Not standards but reality


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Re: Bass Pro buys Sportsmans Warehouse [Re: trapdog1] #7155236
01/26/21 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by trapdog1
Bass Pro Shops donated $10,000 to the NTA in 2020. That earns them some business from me.


Chump change for an organization like BPS. Another zero or two would make that respectable.

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