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Post subject: .45acp ammo  Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:59 pm |
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250 rounds UMC at gander in ep 100.00
250 rounds UMC at Wal-Mart in ep 65.00
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:42 am |
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Gander's price on everything seems to be going up lately. I've heard rumors that their profits are not meeting expectations. When I saw their flyer last week Sunday advertising an XD-45 4" on sale for $699 I knew something was very wrong.
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:18 pm |
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Ramoel wrote: When I saw their flyer last week Sunday advertising an XD-45 4" on sale for $699 I knew something was very wrong. You mean you do not think that will bring in throngs of people to grab it up at that price so GM can make their real profit on the accessories and other gear?
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:11 pm |
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Ramoel wrote: Gander's advertising an XD-45 4" on sale for $699 You made a typo, right? 
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:57 am |
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OOPS! You're right Cobb, it was $599 not $699. Still higher than most places though. They are normally running around $489-$529.
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:01 am |
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Ramoel wrote: OOPS! You're right Cobb, it was $599 not $699. Still too high...........................
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:27 am |
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Gander will probably not have competitive prices on SA products for some time, if ever.
A while back they were selling XD's for near cost and broke SA's advertised pricing covenants. I'm not sure how it all shook out, but there were rumors of them not being able to sell SA products at all if they didn't make it right.
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:52 am |
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Ramoel wrote: Gander's price on everything seems to be going up lately. I've heard rumors that their profits are not meeting expectations. When I saw their flyer last week Sunday advertising an XD-45 4" on sale for $699 I knew something was very wrong. The theory, apparently, is that enough of their customers aren't at all price sensitive. My guess is that Mr. Mckown is wrong about that, too.
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Gander Mountain has that new list of "extras" they believe will justify their price increases. Their slogan, "You don't just pay more; you get more" involves stuff like a free cleaning and a one-year extension on the manufauturers' warranties (many of which already have lifetime warranties!). Some examples: Nitron blued Sig 226--$999.00, way over MSRP, Glock 30--$749.00, S&W 640 revolver--$699.00. I'd be amazed if this new strategy works for them. One GM employee told me they raised prices anywhere from $50.00--$200.00 on every gun and showed me a Remington shotgun (I can't remember the model) that was raised $200.00 above its previous price.
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:34 pm |
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Son sa bit ches.
(It's the only thing I had to say. Mods, feel free to delete.)
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:03 pm |
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onebohemian wrote: Son sa bit ches.
(It's the only thing I had to say. Mods, feel free to delete.) I think it should be in bold. 
But everyone knows that it is a buyer beware market. 
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:18 pm |
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What brand .45 ACP do you use for practice? Is best price is the #1 consideration?
Aguila
American Ammunition (Sportsmans Guide)
Magtech
Remington UMC
Sellier & Bellot
Winchester
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:47 am |
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That may be but understand that gander in wisconsin is actively advertising that they are the largest firearm retailer in the nation.
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