What do people see in gander mountain

[ASD]

I officially will not step foot in my local gander ever again. I was in the area of the greenwood one so I stopped in to see if they had any good deals and boy was I wrong. Between the $699 glocks and $30 for a box of 20 rounds of 9mm I can't believe people buy guns and ammo there. This was not the worst part of my trip today!! I decided to go down the holster isle and ended up being greeted by (loaded?) handguns because atleast 3 people decided to just pull out their guns and try them in a new holster.

 

[the1kidd03]

I shop there.

I just don't buy there.

Selection that few other places can compete with. For hands on decision making, nobody can really beat it. Pricing dictates that I walk out after that however, and take my money elsewhere.

I'm sure their sales rely mostly on the people who don't know of where else to find guns.

 

[ASD]

I do agree they have a big selection but I just couldn't believe the prices

 

[jagee]

I shop there.

I just don't buy there.

Selection that few other places can compete with. For hands on decision making, nobody can really beat it. Pricing dictates that I walk out after that however, and take my money elsewhere.

I'm sure their sales rely mostly on the people who don't know of where else to find guns.

I agree with kidd, I go to the one in Castleton just to fondle either the specific item I am looking for (provided it isn't sold out) or try a bunch of different things. I look at ammo and sometimes find a special or something, but for the most part I just go to look, figure out what I want, then purchase elsewhere.

 

[SaintsNSinners]

I saw underwear there once

 

[4sarge]

Absolutely NOTHING

 

[SaintsNSinners]

I also saw lots of TaTa's in sports bras shopping for sports bras....


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[t-squared]

Price Match Policy : Customer Service | Gander Mountain : Free shipping over $50.

 

[Snapdragon]

Price Match Policy : Customer Service | Gander Mountain : Free shipping over $50.

Excludes firearms.

 

[t-squared]

Bummer......

 

[jbombelli]

Excludes firearms.

A strict reading of what their policy states would indicate the firearms exclusion applies to internet purchases only. It falls under the section regarding the website, but does not appear in the retail store exceptions at all.

If Iever get to Gander Mountain I'll ask them.

 

[superjoe76]

Every once in a while they would have a good deal on a gun. I admit I go in and play with the merchandise to see what works for me, then buy it online.

 

[ASD]

I was going to At least fondle some guns and than shop else where but after 30min of waiting I gave up. It felt like I was at the deli counter at the supermarket waiting for my number to be called.

 

[ViperJock]

They occasionally have good deals on clothes. And their shotguns are usually within normal pricing. Furthermore, OP, I'm sure GM doesn't condone Persons coonfingering their guns in the holster section.

You are most correct in your assessment of their overpriced handguns and ammo though. Often their used handguns are more expensive than new at other stores.

 

[ViperJock]

I was going to At least fondle some guns and than shop else where but after 30min of waiting I gave up. It felt like I was at the deli counter at the supermarket waiting for my number to be called.

Wait, you feel bad that they made you wait when you were intending only to waste their time? Yeah, you sure have some righteous indignation.

 

[ASD]

Wait, you feel bad that they made you wait when you were intending only to waste their time? Yeah, you sure have some righteous indignation.

Yes. They get paid to assist me in looking at their firearms whether I buy or not. And I also agree with your statement about the used guns. Used glocks were $599

 

[dmarsh8]

They see lots of overpriced items.

 

[Trigger Time]

In greenwood They won't even acknowledge customers at the gun counter unless your number is next. Fondle, try on, feel, look, but I'll never give them a dime again. They've wasted my time so I don feel bad wasting theirs.
Sounds like someone works there and is getting moody because their employer sucks and takes advantage and rips off their less informed customers.

the tryin out holsters with loaded guns doesn't surprise me. No one with any firearms experience would pay those prices or pull out their loaded gun.

 

[45fan]

Ive found a deal or two there, just have to stop in and look when I am in the area. Just because I am there doesnt mean I have to buy anything. Besides that, its one of the closest places to my house that sells gun powder and primers (when they are available) that has business hours that accommodate my work schedule.

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

Yes. They get paid to assist me in looking at their firearms whether I buy or not. And I also agree with your statement about the used guns. Used glocks were $599

This hits the nail on the head. I won't go to an LGS just to fondle and waste their time but Gander employees get the same paycheck regardless of me so when they're not particularly busy I've gotten into some good conversations with a few of the more knowledgeable employees. I get to look at guns and they get to pass the time a little bit quicker than just sitting twiddling their thumbs.