How does Gander stay in business?

[U.S. Patriot]

It's funny watching people go grab ammo off of the shelves and not even look at the price. Obviousaly money is not a concern to them.

 

[MtnBiker6510]

I just picked up a new Marlin 981T for $130 on sale and 3 boxes of CCI Maxi-Mag .22WMR for 9.99 ea., some of the few good deals they have had recently.

 

[Mephitical]

They had 2 black magpul AR magazines in a case one time. I asked how much they were since there was no price on them. The guy told my "probably $40". Then he seemed happy to tell me that after he scanned them they were only $30. So I asked if that was for both of them. He said "heck no, that's each". I started laughing and walked away.

I'm sure there is something worth the price there, I just don't see it. If I am close to one I will usually stop in to check something out, then order it online.

 

[Dorky_D]

Some of their sales are not too bad, but their everyday prices on ammo stink!

 

[Titanium Man]

I've actually known people who thought if they weren't paying top dollar, they weren't getting the best stuff.

 

[Ricnzak]

This thread is to funny. A hour ago I was in Gander in Hastleton and was looking at the ammo prices and thought "How do they stay in business?" Then drive home and get online only to find this thread. +1

 

[indygunguy]

Not only do their prices suck, but they have no inventory! I mean, how many empty shelves do they have around that store?!!

Gander Mountain sucks at everything.

 

[indykid]

That American Eagle black box .223 was on sale not too long ago for $29 per 100. Guess they need to recoup their "losses" by nearly doubling the price.

 

[Dorky_D]

I have 2 boxes of the american eagle stuff from about a year ago, but good grief!

 

[Fullmag]

Got question, the store in Merrleville, it has that huge fish tank with bass, crappie, blue gill and the grill up stairs.
Is that where they get their fish for the grill?

 

[tv1217]

That's Cabela's and it's in Hammond, GM does not have an upper level.

 

[heffe3434]

I don't know what the fuss is all about. I love Gander Mountain. You have your own personal show room of firearms to look and get an idea of whether or not that is the gun for you. Then you go buy it somewhere else.

The only reason I go there is because there clearance hunting prices are awesome (if you can find your size)

 

[Zombiekilloftheweek]

I hate that they decided to put all the long guns behind the counter. I always liked to go and check out there guns before I would buy them some place else. Now a pain to get a sales person to get it for me.

 

[jeremy]

How does a business like Gander Mtn stay in Business....

Suburbanites....

 

[paperboy]

I was in Gander by the South Lake Mall a couple of months ago. They had American Eagle 9mm for $11.99 a box. That was one of the few times that I actually got what I considered a decent deal, not great but an average price at Gander is a great deal for them!

 

[Harry2110]

they're all doing that.. they're getting tired of people picking them up and not being careful and scratching or otherwise damaging their new product.

That was one of the reasons I went there you could just pick up a gun and look at it not have to wait for 20-30minutes like I have at some stores.

 

[Dorky_D]

The latest laughable moment in Gander... S&W M&P mags 17 round 9mm ans 15 round .40 $59. Almost anywhere online $33-$36.
I found them at BotachTactical.com for $19.99!

 

[jwog27]

last time i was at gander i got there .40 mega pack or whatever and it was like 90 bucks for 250 rounds. is that good? if not, do you know of somewhere to purchase .40 ammo? also, if you know what a good hp round is and what a good price would be that would be appreciated as well

 

[HDSilvrStreak]

I will never go back to the Castleton store again. I've bought stuff there in the past, but not much. They do have a few good deals now and again if you are patient and look. However, my last trip there is my last.

I was looking at a couple of different handguns with my brother. One young clerk had already been helping us. When I gave him back one gun and asked to see another, he received a text as he was returning the first gun. Before getting out the one I asked about, he responded to the text, received another, and was in the middle of responding when I started to walk away. He got out the gun and tried to stop me asking "Don't you want to see this one?". I said "Not anymore. Your phone appears more important to you than your customers". I don't think he heard me though because I just kept walking.

My brother had no choice but to walk with me as I drove. He had items in his hands that he left on the counter as we walked out.

 

[PriestEG]

ive notice that their prices are greatly off the market average also BUT on occasion they will have something on sale that blows my mind such as
1) federal truball 12ga slugs. after mail in rebateS they were 99cents/5. (cheapest i ever purchased slugs.)
2) umc 9mm 250 mega packs. after mail in rebates they were 29.99
both good deals in my mind.. but then i go back other times and see completly sky high prices..and the jackassery of the staff