I have not seen this posted on this site. However, I apologize if I missed it and I am repeating. I just confirmed that Kanata is getting a BassPro. You can also go on line and see that Bass Pro confirms the rumours as well.
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I have not seen this posted on this site. However, I apologize if I missed it and I am repeating. I just confirmed that Kanata is getting a BassPro. You can also go on line and see that Bass Pro confirms the rumours as well.
It had been mentioned maybe 8-12 months ago - not recently though since its not really news anymore. Supposed to be located north of the 417 across from the Canadian Tire Centre.
and although not as big as the one in Vaughan it is still huge, I thing 120,000 SF
Been to many Bass Pro locations across the US, but only to the Vaughan store in Canada. All I can say is the Vaughan store is really nice, just "buyer beware". They stock most of the cool stuff, it's just sometimes and for no reason, the Canadian pricing is just out of hand. I live in Windsor, and work over in the US less than 10 miles from the BPS in Auburn Hills, so I know that store inside out as well as the pricing for things that I look at. So when I see things I like in the Vaughan store I know if it's a good price, or a rip off. I like the Las Vegas store the best of all of them though. Looking forward to the Cabela's opening in Barrie though, since Cabela's Canadian pricing seems to be really good.
Want a Leopuld scope...drive to Dicks Sporting Goods or Gander Mountain in Watertown, NY...1/2 the price compared to Ottawa locations...
I always find it interesting to see the excitement over one of these big-box stores opening up.... Not that I do a lot of shopping.. (I avoid it like the plague), but I'll deal with a small mom-pop shop any day of the week... even if it costs me a few more bucks, or I need to wait for an order to come in. Luckily there's still a bunch of them around... Hopefully that continues. Just a small town boy, I guess???
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Originally Posted by HuntCamp'r
We need more of this:) I too would rather keep my neighbor working even if it cost me a couple bucks extra.
It could quite conceivably be your neighbour working at BPS too :)Quote:
Originally Posted by skeeter1
Went to Bass pro in Vaughn a couple of weeks ago. The service is the very worst, we had a cart loaded and only two checkouts were open. About a 30 to 45 minute wait. We went over to the gun counter, there was a line up of 12 people and only one service person. That's just bad business, we left everything there and went down the road to Sail. We received excellent service and actually scored a number of deals that were much better. For me that was my last trip to Bass Pro, Sail is a Canadian company with superior service. Mind you, my friend said in the USA, Bass Pro has very good service.
I buy a lot of stuff at a 'Mom and Pop' sporting store in the US...saves money and I support a fellow hunters business..does that count ? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HuntCamp'r
I suppose so... Bass Pro was once a mom and pop shop in the USA too. I really don't begrudge anyone for buying cross-border or from Asia or ??? Each to their own.. It's just not my choice if I can help it. What does bug me, though, is when people buy from US companies (or elsewhere),... bragging about the money they saved.... and in the next breath, complain about how our industry, business and services are being bought out by, swallowed up by or tendered out to foreign corporations... and worry about losing their "customer service".Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
TOUCHÉ..well played HuntCamp'r ..LOL.. :)
I think as the global economy continues to grow and borders become invisible to consumers thanks to on-line buying/sales that our antiquated 'protectionist' attitudes will have to morph with reality.
You'd be surprised at how many guys run a virtual business out of their basements....no 'brick and mortar' store fronts, no employees and do a great business providing great deals on items via their keyboard and UPS. Who cares where they live ?
I'm quite aware of the way things are changing.... and with global procurement and business transactions happening with the ease of a few key-strokes, there's no turning back or stopping it. I do, however, enjoy the "human" side of doing business locally though. I wonder whether my boys will enjoy the same (or even care)?? I buy my morning coffee every day at the general store from the same guy that gave me my first job over 30 years ago. There's no "roll up the rim", but the conversation is always good.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
I buy 90% of my stuff at Sail. The employees are a lot nicer and more helpful. The pricing is better too and they always have sales going on. Also, it's a Canadian company so I would rather keep the money here. The only time I go to Basspro is if there's something I need that Sail might not carry. Basspro is terrible at keeping items in stock. All of my firearms have been bought at family owned stores which specialize more in firearms. Their pricing is always better than the box stores anyways.
And as the money dries up here because all of those "brick and mortar" type production facilities are no more who will be left to buy these basement goods? You are absolutly right about the global economy growing (growth can be both positive and negative) and things are going to level out, unfortunatly I think our standard of living will take the hit as other less prosperous countries move up in economic ratings. And if you can build it in your basement, you can bet there is someone "off shore" that can and will do it cheaper and put you out of business. If the playing field isn't level, you can't compete. But this could be another thread:).Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Just to clarify, I didn't mention manufacturing in the basement....simple that there are dealers/vendors out there that are buying items (from off shore?) and marketing them via the internet. Cutting out the many middle men and saving you money.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeeter1
Fact is manufacturing is moving off shore......because of our standard of living.
Sail has won me over out of the big box outdoors stores. I like them a lot better.
Just waiting for Cabelas to open in Barrie! Found service at B.P. in GTA is terrible. Hope the experience and sales help north of hwy 9 is better.
Speaking of eliminating the middle man...ever looked at http://www.alibaba.com/?uptime=20120...10101010010001 Can even buy a electric ATV to solar panels...
Also against the USA laws. Need an export permit according to the USA Customs.Quote:
Originally Posted by line052
For a scope?Quote:
Originally Posted by pbonuraAlso against the USA laws. Need an export permit according to the USA Customs.Quote:
Originally Posted by line052
I believe so. Those Americans are sticky on letting anything gun based leave the country.
ITAR restrictions on rifle scopes are only for those that have a military application. As a general guideline, if the scope has a Mil Dot reticle it is likley restricted. Hunting scopes do not fall into this category.
Here is a link to the Munitions List.
http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulati...R_Part_121.pdf
I tried to order a hunting scope (nikon prostaff) from Bass Pro in september and they wouldn't ship it to me?? So I called them and they said it because it's considerd a "firearm of some sort"??
So I had to buy it here 40$ more :(
I've had the same thing happen repeatedly with a non-military, 2x hunting red dot and a turkey choke.Quote:
Originally Posted by RackHunter
Apparently, anything that attaches to a firearm is fair game to be stopped at the border.
I crossed with two and declared them, paid the tax and on my way. My buddy did the same, both mil dots.
Our guys (CBSA) don't care....it's the State Trooper on the other side if you get stopped....he won't be so accommodating :)Quote:
Originally Posted by line052
I've heard from a reliable source that the plans for the Ottawa store were cancelled. I'm going to ask again to make sure he was not pulling my leg, but I don't think he was.
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Originally Posted by Chrisun
Their website still indicates a 2015 opening. First they cancelled Mirabel and now possibly Kanata?Quote:
Originally Posted by rf2
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...reID=102&tab=3