That is fine man and I can respect that.my comment
I think you as a company should be ashamed at what you are charging for ammo.... we all know that its in short supply at the moment but other stores are still charging normal retail for it WHEN they have it... however your stores are taking advantage of the shortage so you can make a buck... i will refrain from purchasing anything from your store because of this and i will urge all of my friends and family to do the same.
THEN GO SHOP AT CABELAS AND SPEND THE GAS MONEY TO DRIVE THERE.Here's some prices on Cabella's 9mm ammo. Now, Cabellas isn't exactly known for having the lowest prices around, so if Gander Mountain HAS to raise their prices, I reckon Cabellas has to. Let's see:
Federal American Eagle 147 gr FMJ, per 50 --> $12.99, ship in 2-3 weeks
Fiochi Extrema w/115 gr XTP hollowpoints, per 50 --> $22.99, ship in 1-2 weeks
Federal 124 & 147 gr Hydrashok JHPs, per 20 --> $19.99 ship in 1-2 weeks
Remington UMC 115 gr FMJ per 50 --> $14.99
Magtech 115 gr FMJ, per 50 --> $13.99 in stock, ship immediately
Remington 124 & 147 gr Golden Saber, per 25 --> $25.99, ship in 1-2 weeks
Speer Gold Dot 115 gr JHP, per 20 --> $20.99 ship in 1-2 weeks
Speer Gold Dot 147 gr JHP, per 20 --> $19.99 ship in 1-2 weeks
Winchester PDX1 124 gr +P & 147 gr JHP, per 20 --> $18.99 ship in 1-2 weeks
That's a pretty good selection of ammo, better than what I saw at Gander Mountain, available anywhere from now to no more than two weeks, and somehow not costing anywhere near what Gander Mountain has "had" to raise their prices too. Sure, prices have gone up, but not that much. Something to keep in mind about what stores think about their customers, I think.
Then do it! No one placed a gun to your head and forces you to go to Gander. Why are you such a bunch of babies? Seriously im sure your all adults. If you knew half of what you say you do you wouldnt be on this f***** message board all the god d*** time you would be out shooting your guns instead of typing.Gas money? Hell if you place a large enough order you get free shipping!
Why do Gander Mountain's employees keep trying to end this thread? Don't they want folks to know the truth about their prices, practices, and the attitudes their employees have toward's their customers?
I think this thread is providing more valuable information with every post you and your buddies make. It really should stay open.
My little note:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write to you today to express my displeasure. I am absolutely SHOCKED to see what you are charging for ammunition. Almost every other "privately owned" gun shop in town is selling the exact same ammunition for roughly HALF of what you are selling it for. Please do not say that your costs have gone up; for if YOUR costs have gone up, then everyone else's prices would be in line with yours. This is not the case.
I am also displeased at the laughable prices you charge for firearms. I've seen USED handguns in your cases that are marked at roughly MSRP. USED Glock pistols for $500? Are you serious? I've even seen a USED pistol marked HIGHER than a NEW one of the same make/model. More than once. It's ridiculous.
I urge you to scour firearms-related internet forums (Like Glocktalk.com, ingunowners.com, TheFiringLine.com, and TheHighRoad.us) Do a search for Gander Mountain threads. See what is being said about your company's pricing policies.
I have spent SEVERAL hundred dollars at your Greenwood, IN and Castleton, IN stores over the last 4 to 5 years.
I have also spent much time DEFENDING Gander Mountain; as I have indeed found several "deals" on firearms at both of the stores that I frequent.
Make that "used to frequent".
Until your prices come back in line with the rest of the real world, I will not shop at Gander Mountain.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Indy_Guy_77
Indianapolis, IN
Then do it! No one placed a gun to your head and forces you to go to Gander. Why are you such a bunch of babies? Seriously im sure your all adults. If you knew half of what you say you do you wouldnt be on this f***** message board all the god d*** time you would be out shooting your guns instead of typing.
I just find it interesting to contrast Empire's and gdun67's responses, tone and language with those of ANY of the other INGO members who work in ANY of the other gun shops in the area, in ANY of the shop-related threads here.
You're not helping your cause, guys.