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Gander Mountain Closing

GaBGE
GaBGE Posts: 556
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Stopped at Gander Mountian today in Augusta, Ga to find that the store is closing and all merchandise is on sale, some up to 40% off but most 10-20% off. I bought a 7.5 inch meat slicer. If you live close to a store it might benefit you to go check them out. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,173
    Were pistols on sale? Looking for a Ruger Alaskan. 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    DoubleEgger said:
    Were pistols on sale? Looking for a Ruger Alaskan. 
    Says everything... http://www.gandermountain.com

    Looks like you have to go to a store though. Website doesn't seem to do anything.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • GaBGE
    GaBGE Posts: 556
    Guns were 10%
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,173
    I've been calling around and they don't have any Alaskans. I wonder why no one wants a snub nosed .454 Casull  ;)
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,335
    The one in Hattiesburg MS is closing for two weeks for a light remodel. It averages 15% off but I can probably do better at Academy Sport a mile down the road.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    I'm not really shocked, Gander sucks.
    Will stop by the store here to look for any deals, thanks for the heads up.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • GaBGE
    GaBGE Posts: 556
    They guy at the register said that the store will reopen but will be a Camping World store/dealer. They even had prices on the shelves and clothes racks at the store in Augusta. 
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Saw the signs spinners outbside my local one. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited May 2017
    GaBGE said:
    They guy at the register said that the store will reopen but will be a Camping World store/dealer. They even had prices on the shelves and clothes racks at the store in Augusta. 
    My local, longtime, Jayco RV dealers were bought out by CW recently.

    One of my friends is the shop foreman, has worked at this place for a long time.  He, and all staff, have not been happy since the buyout.  Things have gotten much worse since big corporate took control, felt bad for them, it's a great dealer with great peeps.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,173
    GaBGE said:
    They guy at the register said that the store will reopen but will be a Camping World store/dealer. They even had prices on the shelves and clothes racks at the store in Augusta. 
    Read that CW had bought Overtons as well. 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited May 2017
    DoubleEgger said:
    I've been calling around and they don't have any Alaskans. I wonder why no one wants a snub nosed .454 Casull  ;)
    Now I want one! :prayer:
    https://youtu.be/9b77D56AiJA
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    Gander sucks. I only bought stuff there on sale. 

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • GaBGE
    GaBGE Posts: 556
    Everything is currently on sale. They have a pretty good selection of grinders, slicers, and sausage stuffers. I also bought a pack of LEM maple bacon cure to try out. Anyone ever used this? 
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  • rifrench
    rifrench Posts: 469
    Focker said:
    GaBGE said:
    They guy at the register said that the store will reopen but will be a Camping World store/dealer. They even had prices on the shelves and clothes racks at the store in Augusta. 
    My local, longtime, Jayco RV dealers were bought out by CW recently.

    One of my friends is the shop foreman, has worked at this place for a long time.  He, and all staff, have not been happy since the buyout.  Things have gotten much worse since big corporate took control, felt bad for them, it's a great dealer with great peeps.
    That has happened sooo often in my life, in almost all the jobs I have had.



     1 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 1 KBQ and a 26" Blackstone near Blackstone, Virginia
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  • milesvdustin
    milesvdustin Posts: 2,882
    I would love to grab a grinder at a discount, but my concern is finding parts years down the road? Are there comparable grinders or rebrands that we can get parts later on from?

    2 LBGE, Blackstone 36, Jumbo Joe

    Egging in Southern Illinois (Marion)

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,173
    On a side note, has anyone ordered from Bud's online? I found an Alaskan at a decent price. 
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  • B747crew
    B747crew Posts: 158
    DoubleEgger said:
    On a side note, has anyone ordered from Bud's online? I found an Alaskan at a decent price. 
    Yep ...Its all good
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  • B747crew
    B747crew Posts: 158

    DoubleEgger said:
    On a side note, has anyone ordered from Bud's online? I found an Alaskan at a decent price. 
    You've also heard why they choose Cal. round and why they file the front sight flat when its used for a back up on a Brown Bear hunt in Alaska right??
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  • camofreak
    camofreak Posts: 161
    Yeah, I've never liked Gander Mountain. Ours is under stocked and over priced. I will stop in next weekend and check for any deals though.
    Green Eggin' in South Carolina
    Go Gamecocks!!!
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    DoubleEgger said:
    On a side note, has anyone ordered from Bud's online? I found an Alaskan at a decent price. 
    Yes, good transaction.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,458
    DoubleEgger said:
    On a side note, has anyone ordered from Bud's online? I found an Alaskan at a decent price. 
    Buds is legit, bought an AR15 there once, smooth transaction. Just need a local FFL to handle the transfer. 
    Jacksonville FL
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,173
    B747crew said:

    DoubleEgger said:
    On a side note, has anyone ordered from Bud's online? I found an Alaskan at a decent price. 
    You've also heard why they choose Cal. round and why they file the front sight flat when its used for a back up on a Brown Bear hunt in Alaska right??
    Nice anus joke. Lol. 

    For those playing at home, the joke is that you file the front sight down so it doesn't hurt as bad when the grizz shoves that pistol up your azz. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,173
    Looks like Gander might not be done after all. 

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2017/05/08/cnbc-star-marcus-lemonis-pledges-rescue-70-gander-mountain-stores/101409474/
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    Gander sale prices are equivalent to Academy's regular prices. Shop around before you buy.
    Aledo, Texas
    Large BGE
    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,173
    Toxarch said:
    Gander sale prices are equivalent to Academy's regular prices. Shop around before you buy.
    Technically it's the liquidators pricing...
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  • noarmysargent
    noarmysargent Posts: 91
    Our Gander is at 30% off. I bought a rod on Amazon and was still cheaper than Gander's sale price. Way over priced!
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    noarmysargent said:
    Our Gander is at 30% off. I bought a rod on Amazon and was still cheaper than Gander's sale price. Way over priced!
    The reason why they're in trouble.
    I won't miss it.

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,335
    I bought an 8foot Ugly Stick spinning reel combo and one of those expensive Columbia zip ups that are water and wind proof. Also got a bright color long sleeve tee for bike riding. The jack would normally be $110 was marked down to $69.99 the 40% off. Not bad but I would have been disappointed if I had been after guns, only 15% off.
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