Bass Pro Coming to Kanata

[HuntCamp'r]

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 ?

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".

[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 ?

[HuntCamp'r]

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.

[ryandir]

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.

[skeeter1]

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 ?

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.

[MikePal]

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.

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.

Fact is manufacturing is moving off shore......because of our standard of living.

[blasted_saber]

Sail has won me over out of the big box outdoors stores. I like them a lot better.

[robster]

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.

[line052]

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...

[pbonura]

Want a Leopuld scope...drive to Dicks Sporting Goods or Gander Mountain in Watertown, NY...1/2 the price compared to Ottawa locations...

Also against the USA laws. Need an export permit according to the USA Customs.