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11-02-2006, 04:37 PM
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Where do you buy your gear?
As I said on the thread where I introduced myself, I am Director of Marketing for a company that develops and manufactures hunting safety products. One of the things we are working on now is creating a distribution network. I'm hoping you all can help me out and tell me where you purchase your gear. I'd also love to know whether you prefer brick and mortar stores or you prefer to buy over the Internet.
Thanks for your help with this. Gunslingergirl 
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11-03-2006, 09:21 AM
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Actually I buy a good deal of my gear from our advertisers. I always have a direct line to them in case of any problems, and I have seen how good most of their products are. I have been sent several pieces to test in the past and have always been straight forward and honest with my reviews be it good, bad or indifferent (A few of which I was sent because I didn't care for a product I had seen in a brick and mortar store and actually had to eat a little crow on them once I tested them
 ).Second I buy from alot of online sources. Cabelas, Midwayusa, etc if our sponsors don't have the item (I will pay a few dollars more to support our sponsors. After all I practically live on this board at work). Third I buy from a brick an mortar store. The reason it is third is actually time and convience. There are not alot of brick and mortar stores close to where I live or work. I prefere a brick and mortar store because I get to look at things I might not otherwise, AND I get to handle the product BEFORE purchasing, but in many cases it just is NOT possible to shop at one. Like many on here I also value the opinions of the other hunters here, particularly those who have been here a long time and I have come to know. If they tell me a product is a good one, you can bet I will look into it FIRST. GoodOlBoy BTW welcome aboard.
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#3
11-03-2006, 10:20 AM
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Thank you for the welcome and the reply.
I'm finding that a lot of hunters rely on the opinions of others on the forums. That's why we're investigating doing some advertising on these boards. It pays to go where the customers are.  As to online buying vs. purchasing from a brick and mortar store, I've seen some division. Some people won't buy anything unless they can handle it. I completely understand that. Other people are motivated simply by price, and often times the Internet can provide some great deals. By the way, I think it's great that so many people are so loyal to this board and the owners. I've had several people suggest I advertise here. Loyalty like that is a the mark of a good board. GSG
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11-03-2006, 11:11 AM
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Yes there are many of us very loyal to this board. Petey once resuced us from the previous owner and a very bad situation back then.
Don't get me wrong there are things I absolutely won't buy without handling it first. One is a fishing rod. I have seen SOOO many rods with bent eyes, etc that were good high dollar rods, ergo I won't ever purchase another one without fondleling it first. As for price, many times the online price IS better than the in store price, but you have to pay for that store front somewhere. The flip side is shipping and handling, problem orders, and other issues you often run into. Even the best companies have issues now and then. With a brick and mortar store if there is a problem you can demand a manager. With online you often can't. Again the flip side is online stores usually realize a good reputation is key to online business and protect it as best they can. It is a very give and take sort of enviroment, and you can get a much better variety online than in a brick and mortar store. Of course sometimes the older items (Like a little Johnny Walker pole darnit) can only be found in the remote treasure trove of ancient brick and mortar stores. GoodOlBoy
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11-03-2006, 11:22 AM
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I buy outdoor stuff more and more on the Internet.
Cabela's for almost anything- they have great customer service, so if it isn't satisfactory in any way, they make it good. I try to use our advertisers, too. BTW, Cabela's has a fair selection of hunting clothes designed for women.
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11-03-2006, 01:46 PM
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There seem to be more and more sites that sell hunting products springing up on the Internet. I know the Sportsman's Guide is one story that my Dad, who is a fisherman and hunter, really likes.
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11-03-2006, 02:34 PM
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Sportsman's Guide
Cheaper Than Dirt Cabelas Gander Mountain Midwayusa Brownells Amazon (videos books etc) Bass Pro Shops Are a few of my favorites (In no particular order) I probably look through Cabelas the most, and probably have spent the most at Cheaper Than Dirt over the years (Cheap Ammo by the Case nuff said) GoodOlBoy
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11-03-2006, 02:43 PM
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Brownells and MidwayUSA I'd never heard of before.
We are already on Amazon.com, though I know most people think of it only for books, DVDs and music. Cabela's seems to pop up a lot, as do Bass Pro and Gander Mountain. Funny, no one ever says they buy their stuff from Wal-Mart or K-Mart. Though I did hear something about Wal-Mart taking guns out of some stores. Maybe that's why no one buys from there. GSG
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11-03-2006, 04:30 PM
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Locally, I buy most of my hunting clothes at Scheels Sporting goods. Also some reloading supplies.
Most reloading supplies and tools from: Midway, Brownells, Sinclair, Grafs, Midsouth, Lock stock and Barrel. A lot of my hunting clothes are mil surp. I was in the military for 27 years and I know what works and what doesn't. As far as Walmart is concerned: "I would rather have a sister employed in a house of ill-repute than be caught dead in a Walmart". Kmart is somewhat different, but in this cow town they just don't have much. I do buy a lot of fishing gear there though. Ba dee ba dee thats all folks.
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11-03-2006, 04:47 PM
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Wow, more names I'd never heard. Thanks for adding to my list.
I'm with you on the Wal-Mart thing. Don't ever shop there myself, its just too big. GSG
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11-03-2006, 05:09 PM
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Brownells and midwayusa are almost soley gun parts, ammo, and shooting/reloading accessories. Brownells is a bit standoffish. Midwayusa goes WAY outa its way to help its folks out.
www.midwayusa.com www.brownells.com www.cabelas.com www.cheaperthandirt.com At brownells you can litterally build a gun from scratch, ya just have to find somebody to stick all the tinker toys tagether once the box arrives. . . . Another big winner is the blue press. Hunting reloading and shooting catalog. http://dillonprecision.com/default.cfm? by dillon precision GoodOlBoy
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11-03-2006, 05:13 PM
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As fer wal-mart the reason most people don't mention them too much is that wal-mart tends to look at anything we want to buy in pure numbers. If x% of the local population will purchase then they carry it in that store. Otherwise good luck. As for wal-mart online. My brother (Who works at wal-mart mind you) preodered a movie at wal-mart online in Feb. The move is now out on the shelves for $14.88 and he still has his online order in at the price tag of $29.99 and they won't let him cancel AND the movie is on backorder AND they already pulled it out of his paycheck. . . . .
GoodOlBoy
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11-03-2006, 05:25 PM
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I know Wal-Mart has some really strict policies. They also don't give companies that bring new products into their stores a lot of time to prove whether or not the product will sell.
I've heard lots of horror stories about working there, but don't know anyone personally that does. GSG
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05-19-2007, 07:42 AM
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i've used most of the above ,but also i have tried graf&sons
and wideners. as of recent i've tried to give business to locally owned shops. i figure at least it's helping the local economy. i tried to recruit sportsman warehouse and gander mountain to what i believe is a hot location(a closed sam's club) in madisoon heights, and they both said no thank you. as far as walmart i feel they are headed for the same spot as kmart, down the tube. too many people despise the company and more and more local communities are fighting to keep them out. glad to hear from a fellow michigander,dan
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05-19-2007, 08:10 AM
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I'm in a different boat over here. MidwayUSA changed their policy, used to get a lot from them, now they will NOT ship anything period to APO/FPO. It's their loss, and I let them know about it on more than one occasion. Cabela's get a lot of business, as well as Natchez and Midsouth Shooters Supply, plus the others mentioned above. Sinclair has a lot of good stuff for reloaders & Stoney Point. Also go directly to manufacturers sites, for instance RCBS -- if you're using their stuff they support any problems you have, and it's for FREE. Great company, Waidmannsheil, Dom.
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