ranger1 said:
BlkHawk73 said:
Cabela's and "sale" just don't go together. Have YET to find any firearm at Cabela's that cannot be bought elsewhere for quite a bit less money.
I disagree. I have purchased guns from Cabela's (on sale) cheaper than I could find anywhere else, including the internet.
The key is to watch their adds and know what you're looking for.
+1, Ranger. I've gotten a couple of deals on guns at Cabela's. Three weeks ago, I got a nice used KMK10, in the box w/goodies, for $325. You won't do much better than that, unless the seller has NO clue what he has.
If you have a Cabela's Visa, it gets better. They periodically send out a bonus offers if you spend $500. It's currently $150 Cabela's Gift Card (for next purchase) with a $500 purchase.
For example: I bought a NIB stainless/synthetic Hawkeye rifle in .30-06 on sale at Cabela's for $499. That's a pretty good price all alone. Add a pack of targets to get over $500, and get a $150 Cabela's Gift Card for my next purchase. Because I'm a Cabela's Black card holder, I get another 5% ($25) store credit, besides.
The total I paid for my NIB stainless/synthetic Hawkeye rifle was $325, after taking the "perks" into consideration. I buy plenty of clothes at Cabela's (Big and Tall selection is fairly good), as well as work boots, so I definitely use the perks.
I'll concede, they're a little stingy with the "$150 off" coupons- usually only one or two per year. If you don't regularly shop at Cabela's, the Gift Cards probably aren't worth much to you. But if the planets align just right, there are definitely deals to be had at Cabela's.
That said, I've also seen outrageously high priced guns at Cabela's, and I try to purchase from my LGS when practical.