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Bass Pro buying Cabela's for 5.5 billion

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  1. cantexian

    cantexian Legendary Woodsman

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    Bow to the Queen of Slime, the Queen of Filth, the Queen of Putrescence. Boo. Boo. Rubbish. Filth. Slime. Muck. Boo. Boo. Boo.


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    cantexian, Oct 4, 2016
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  3. Sota

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    What in the world are you talking about?
     
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  4. CoveyMaster

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    I just bought Gander mountain for 2.8 billion and thought I got a decent deal...
    I guess it's time to put Bass Pro and Cabelas out of business with some real competition.
     
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    I miss Sportsman's warehouse.
     
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    I'm just glad there's still wal-mart

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  7. cantexian

    cantexian Legendary Woodsman

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    It is a quote from The Princess Bride. Summarizes my thoughts on Bass Pro Shop/Cabelas deal; bow down to more corporate monopolies. Also summaries my thoughts about the upcoming election.
     
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  8. bradn4201

    bradn4201 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    We still have a sportsmans. actually all 3 within 10 minutes of each other.
     
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  9. GABowhunter

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    ...and a Gander Mountain just up the road in Hixson.
     
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  10. Shane0709

    Shane0709 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Im fairly certain that this is incorrect.
     
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  11. Skywalker

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    One thing that struck me though. Cabelas was a publicly traded company and was beholden to the shareholders to maintain a certain level of profitability. Bass Pro Shops is a privately held company. There's a lot to be said about the benefits of working with and doing business with a privately held company.

    I work for a pretty large privately held company and it is ran way better than any corporation I've worked for.
     
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  12. bradn4201

    bradn4201 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Just got a .45 from Gander a few weeks ago, and a .44 from Cabela's and a .308 from sportsman's. I just can't bring myself to buy stuff from Bass Pro because of all their gimmick stuff. Just sell me what you are going to sell me and let's move on with this transaction, I don't want to buy a ground blind because I bought some broadheads... let me make my purchase and go on.... ( rant over) lol
     
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  13. Pine tops

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    I buy from all four as well as local outfitters. It's about what you are looking for at a price point you want. Hopefully pricing will remain competitive or it drive business back to the locals. Could be a good thing. I do like a good deal with free shipping.
     
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  14. foodplot19

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    I'm going to stick with local store Rogers Sporting Goods.
     
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  15. foodplot19

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    This is weird news. There are already 2 BP's in the metro along with one Cabela's with another Cabela's on the way.
     
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    Just a thought, maybe Cabela's saw the high in the outdoor market and decided to get out while our public lands are a plenty. Who knows what the next 5-10 years will bring.
     
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    Love my Rogers. I'm 5 hrs away but everything I order I get quick to St. Louie.
     
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  18. CoveyMaster

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    Me too! It's the only place left where I feel and look normal. Walmartians, gotta love'em.
     
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  19. foodplot19

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    Didn't I see you in a Wal-Mart video once??????? :lmao:
     
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  20. Josh/OH

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    In central Ohio, the new Field & Stream stores are killing them both.


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  21. No.6Hunter

    No.6Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Fan of Field and Stream and Bass pro, Cabelas has always been overpriced imo.
     
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