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BassCatter
January 30th, 2008, 09:49 PM
Well, I've heard that a lot of people say that Gander Mountain is overpriced. I've also heard that Gander Mountain has a price guarantee. This had to be proven to me. For some time I've been looking at the Old Town 147 Guide Canoe that is advertized at $449.00 at Academy Sporting Goods. When I went to Gander Mountain I saw they had the same canoe but it had a $549.99 price tag. The MSRP was $599.99. Well, I printed the fact sheet from Academy and off to Gander Mountain I went. When I walked through the door, the first thing I asked was "Do you have a manager on duty?" they quickly summoned the manager, and I asked him: "Do you have a price guarantee?" He assured me they did, and when I showed him my print out, like that < snap > he sold me the canoe at the other store's advertized price. I got $100.99 in savings. Say what you want about Gander Mountain, but they do honor their guarantees!
Fotno
January 30th, 2008, 10:08 PM
I didn't know they would do that.

There's a kayak I've been eyeing.
BassCatter
January 30th, 2008, 10:08 PM
Yep, print the price that Academy has on it and you are in like Flynn.
BassCatter
January 30th, 2008, 10:09 PM
That's what it will take to get them in line with their competitors.............I bet when they replace that canoe it will have a new price on it.
TheCapitalist
January 31st, 2008, 06:22 AM
Probably not, RG. They will sell the next 3 to suckers who don't know about the price match and make up the difference!!!
BassCatter
January 31st, 2008, 08:20 AM
Fish-Bait needs to find the square backed on at Academy for a discount.
bpitt
January 31st, 2008, 09:40 AM
Dayum! I didn't know they'd do that! Heck, I just plopped down some serious Gift Card's there getting some of my gear for my hike, crap! I coulda got my backpack for cheaper!!! Craaaaapppppp!!!! At least I got some dough left on my gift card.....I'm gonna ad match that sucker!
Hawkeye
January 31st, 2008, 10:17 AM
Old technique like Winn-Dixie. If you have the card my friend, this ribeye steak is $7. If you don't, it is $10. They will give you the $7 card price instantly if you ask, but think of the dumbasses too shy to ask.
BassCatter
January 31st, 2008, 10:58 AM
Hmmmm, Hadn't looked at it that way Hawk.
Hawkeye
January 31st, 2008, 11:32 AM
PriceLine.com? Its the new wave way of marketing - back to negotiating.

When I bought my new HD LCD, I surfed the net for the lowest price, then contacted the closest and negotiated an even better price. Saved almost 25% net over any of the local boxes, even after paying $200 UPS freight.

Big box retailers have a rough row to hoe if they don't adapt price match, quickly.