Gander Mountain Gift Card - ???

[DoggyDaddy]

I got a Gander Mountain gift card for Christmas and just went there to see if there was anything I could use. I'm sorry, but I just can't bring myself to pay their prices even if it's really not money coming out of my pocket. Looked as speed loaders for my revolver... $14.99 for what I can pick up at a gun show for 6 or 7 bucks. Bullet boxes for my reloading? $4.99 for 50 round boxes that I can pick up elsewhere for $1.50-2.50. Okay, maybe a clay target thrower... $129 for one comparable to what I can get at Walmart for $40 - $50. Okay, maybe a "cheap" double rifle case? Nope... cost more than the rifles I'd be using them for. Okay, how about the clothing clearance racks... gotta be something there, right? Ha! I'm sorry... 30 bucks for a pair of cargo shorts isn't "clearance" priced. I have a feeling I'm going to have this card for quite awhile... Hopefully it doesn't expire!

 

[Colt556]

If you don't want to use it just sell it to someone who will at a discount. Make 2 people happy.

 

[lordjackel]

I had the exact same problem as you have. I had a very large one as a corporate gift...took me 4 months and then I finally just bought a rifle (a bolt action 308 for long range plinking - I probably wouldn't have bought with my own money).

Just buy something you don't "need" then it is more like a gift and the higher price doesn't bug you as much...at least worked for me

 

[DoggyDaddy]

If you don't want to use it just sell it to someone who will at a discount. Make 2 people happy.

I thought about that. Or even going to one of those gift card exchange sites where you can trade yours for another one, or sell it outright (at a discount).

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I had the exact same problem as you have. I had a very large one as a corporate gift...took me 4 months and then I finally just bought a rifle (a bolt action 308 for long range plinking - I probably wouldn't have bought with my own money).

Just buy something you don't "need" then it is more like a gift and the higher price doesn't bug you as much...at least worked for me

Yeah, if it were a bigger one (it's only $25) it would be easier, although I'd still probably have to hold my nose to use it. Every once in awhile they'll have something on sale that I might actually want, so I guess I'll just have to wait for that to happen.

 

[snuffy33]

Use it for fishing tackle.
That's what I use mine for.
Most stores charge about the same prices for fishing gear.

 

[WebSnyper]

Gander does price match: Gander Mountain : Low Price Guarantee : Customer Service | Free shipping from Gander Mountain.

So if you can find something elsewhere at a good price that they carry, and it meets the policy above that might help out.

 

[superjoe76]

I got $100 for GM as a Christmas present and was able to get 200 rounds of .40 winchester JHP with it, not bad for GM. They do price match if you can prove the price.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Gander does price match: Gander Mountain : Low Price Guarantee : Customer Service | Free shipping from Gander Mountain.

So if you can find something elsewhere at a good price that they carry, and it meets the policy above that might help out.

I think this is their "out"...
"We will match any competitor’s printed catalog or internet price"

So if another store's regular price is lower, but they don't have it in a catalog or on the internet, no matching...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Use it for fishing tackle.
That's what I use mine for.
Most stores charge about the same prices for fishing gear.

I thought about that, but I really don't need any fishing tackle. I've got rods and reels that I don't even use.

I'll find something eventually. If nothing else I'll wait until they put their gun cabinets on sale again and apply the gift card toward that. Of course I'd have to find a place to put another gun cabinet...

 

[wild willy]

Too expensive, I do not shop there.

 

[Unobogus]

I thought about that. Or even going to one of those gift card exchange sites where you can trade yours for another one, or sell it outright (at a discount).

What site is this? I've never heard of it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

What site is this? I've never heard of it.

There are several... here are a few.

Sell Gift Cards - Earn up to 92% Selling Your Gift Card | Cardpool

GiftCards.com®: Customized Visa Gift Cards, Discount Gift Cards, Virtual, Group Gifts

https://www.plasticjungle.com/main

 

[cesna250]

Get a pelican case. Might have to bury your stuff sometime soon...

 

[MrBBQ]

There are several... here are a few.

Sell Gift Cards - Earn up to 92% Selling Your Gift Card | Cardpool

GiftCards.com®: Customized Visa Gift Cards, Discount Gift Cards, Virtual, Group Gifts

https://www.plasticjungle.com/main

I've used plastic jungle a couple of times to buy gift cards for guitar related purchases, worked out pretty well.

Looks like they pay ~73.5% for the Gander Mountain cards.

 

[indygunguy]

I had the exact same problem. Got a $100 gift card for Christmas. Thought I'd go up there for a new pair of hiking boots... but of course they only had two pairs in a 13 and I didn't like either.

Went back tonight and after waling around for an hour and getting mad at all the prices, I got myself a pair of northface zip-off pants/shorts and a new maglite.

I hate Gander Mountain.

 

[asipes]

What's the dollar amount of the card? Interested in custom painted fishing lures?

 

[204john]

I feel for you. I have a $$$ card myself I was thinking of something for the wife nice Columbia jacket??? or ote suppies for me.....