4+ miles off the Interstate.
Ammon is serveral miles away from the freeway . They will loose a lot of bussiness from people that would have shopped there if it were just off the freeway . Read my original post , I think you missunderstood it .
Oh no, I think we are on the same page Curt. I can be rather incoherent and I did make the comment about a freeway in Ammon earlier.
What are they thinking? I would imagine a good chunk of the people in Lehi, Verdi, and Sydney who stop are just travelers and curious people who wouldn’t venture off the freeway if they couldn’t see it. We stopped at the one in Kearney last summer. 5-10 minutes off the freeway. Empty, dead, and an absurdly small store. Metropolitan Idaho Falls (that just sounds funny) just isn’t that big.
Is Germantown one of those places like so many metro areas? You wouldn’t even realize you were in another town except for the signs telling you that you are? If so, probably made no difference to Cabelas, basically the same, maybe even larger customer base they would be relying on? Location definitely factors in and perhaps it didn’t make that much difference in that instance.
That’s not the case with Germantown. It’s out of the way…
They are building less than 2 blocks south of Sporstmans Warehouse . How stupid is this . Hopefully this will make them more competive , but I doubt it . I like looking at the more expensive items and then finding the best deal I can on the web.
I have been going long enough to Sportsmans where I feel like I have a feel for the personnel. My one trip to the Cabelas in Boise, I felt like I was in this giant sports hopper where they just wanted to grab my money and send me out the door. To slick for my taste. And for the things that I am interested in their prices didn’t seem any better than anywhere else. Being that we are the gateway to jellystone and many great fisheries, I have been surprised that they haven’t put one in here sooner. If you have ever spent a day even on the South Fork just look at all that brand new gear people are wearing. A lot of the days I don’t even know the languages that are being spoke, many diversities. I hope that competition will be good. A guy at Sportman’s yesterday told me that their ice fishing business shot up 70% this year. I can’t get them to deal on anything! Maybe this will get them to look at things differently like they aren’t the only player on the block!
Well, in all honesty, Sportsmen’s has not been the same since the buy out. I think Cabela’s will hurt at first. After it has been there awhile , people will compare shop. And in that case, nice they are that close. Keep in mind, when Cabela’s does have a sale, it can be major.
I am looking forward to the Grand Opening . They do have some good sales .
the size of the store says a lot about what their intentions are. just over 40,000 suare feet. this is far smaller than what people expect when they hear cabelas. the reason they are fine with it being several miles away from a freeway is because its not a store aimed at atracting people passing through. it’s meant to cater to locals. in a press release cabelas said the store will have a museum quality animal taxidermy exhibit an archery shop, gun counter and seasonal products. there was no mention of a resteraunt, gift shop, gun museum, aquarium, fly shop, etc. my guess is the store will not have many of the things that we are custom to when visiting a cabelas. personally I think its good it will be small and away from tourists. I tend to get over stimulated in cabelas or bass pro shops and after a half hour in them i start to want to claw my eyes out of my face. I also believe it will be good for the local economy. most people believe that when a buisness like cabelas moves in to the area it will destroy all of the small local shops. its quite the opposit actually. as long as they are willing to try and compete with some sales (one of the few things i remember from an economics class i took.)
Yep… Sounds an awful lot like the Yakima (Union Gap) store. That one doesn’t even have a bargain cave in it! Still, there should be some awesome sales and it will mean the we will have easy access to the free to store shipping on the on-line orders.
It might have an effect on Sportsman’s for awhile, but after you see there prices you’ll be back to Sportsman’s.
Agreed. I love shopping at Cabela’s in Boise, but I generally go elsewhere to flop down the credit card.
Well, in all honesty, Sportsmen’s has not been the same since the buy out. I think Cabela’s will hurt at first. After it has been there awhile , people will compare shop. And in that case, nice they are that close. Keep in mind, when Cabela’s does have a sale, it can be major.
You have to be careful with Cabela’s sales, especially any high-dollar items. They slowly jack up the prices before a big sale, then offer a sale that shows the same price they had on an item 3 months before. Clearance sales will get you some good deals though.
And be wary of their house-brand stuff. Most of the things I’ve bought that were “Cabelas” branded have failed miserably, and quickly.
. If you have ever spent a day even on the South Fork just look at all that brand new gear people are wearing. A lot of the days I don’t even know the languages that are being spoke, many diversities. I hope that competition will be good.
I tend to get over stimulated in cabelas or bass pro shops and after a half hour in them i start to want to claw my eyes out of my face. I also believe it will be good for the local economy. most people believe that when a buisness like cabelas moves in to the area it will destroy all of the small local shops. its quite the opposit actually. as long as they are willing to try and compete with some sales (one of the few things i remember from an economics class i took.) I guess with smart phones and gps and the known brand of Cabelas, visitors to the area, passing “directly” through anyways and not just heading north or south on I-15 it will get business that way. Those people don’t know the Sportsmans brand, they know Cabelas, which they may search for on their phone while in the area. Many will see Sportsmans on the way and stop there too. The local crowd will compare and shop as always with another option to choose from. Jimmys downtown and all the shops on the South Fork, or wherever their ultimate destination is will not be hurt much if any, same as when online shopping came into vogue. That may have hurt a shop like Jimmys when online happened but good specialty shops will still draw their customer base, especially shops at the destination.
Clawing your eyes out at over stimulation from all the shiny choices? I sure glad I not the only one who gets that way but I am pulled to shiny things as easy as anyone, probably more so.
Cabelas in Idaho Falls. It is a diluted brand anymore, no more “mystic” or excitement as in days of yore. Stop into Reeds in Walker, Minnesota. Now that is a fishing store more than worthy of extreme and happy eye clawing.
On that note, I just want to say I have bought a lot of CABELA named items with no complaint and their Fluorocarbon is very nice. I haven’t seen the mark up then put on sale but anything is possible.
And ordering on line, having it shipped to the store is the only way to go. Otherwise you will be not only paying shipping, but TAX now as well. We bought several large items like a Nissan 5 hp and a small Champion generator and saved big time on both.
I know Sportsmans offers one as well, but the Cabela’s Credit card and free points is really nice savings as well.
It doesn’t sound like it will be much bigger than Sportsmans if at all. But they are usually two story.
I have always liked Cabelas. I am really excited about having one so close. Cabelas is so much more than fishing gear, their clothing is excellent, I own Cabelas waders, boots, etc. and I have never had a problem with anything. As far as prices, they can be a little bit more, but what I like is you can go to the store and SEE something you want, find it cheaper online and buy it. That is the one thing about online shopping I dont like. You cant see the actual colors or sizes of lures, or pick up a reel or rod. I use Cabelas for this purpose. On a side note, I have been to the Cabelas in Pennsylvania and it is HUGE. It takes a few hours to go thru the store. It is the most visited place in the state !!
Back in the day a Cabelas or Bass Pro Shops were great. Not much like them. I first went in the original Bass Pro store as a teen in 1980 or 1981 (it was an hour drive from home) and the flagship Cabelas sometime in the 1990’s. But now with so many choices including online I go to each store about once a year. The Utah Cabelas has less and less to attract me. Bargain cave and dozen fly specials used to be worth a look but not anymore. Now when I rarely go it’s for stuff other than related to fishing usually. Tourist will hit Cabelas passing through because it’s a national brand and they know what to expect just as I shop BPS in South Florida because I know what they carry when I need something.
I live about three blocks from the Boise Cabela’s. Sportsman’s Warehouse is only about a mile or two away and I shop at both. Cabela’s is pretty good to have as an option. Sometimes one store carries things the other does not, and ordering off the Cabela’s site and having the items shipped to the store for free is nice.
Cabela’s does have some great clearance deals. When the catalog turns over starting at the end of the year, they send the stuff they won’t be carrying anymore or had a packaging/style change to the store and blow it out really cheap. You can find some amazing deals.
I got one of their Gore-Tex rainproof jackets and a pair of bibs for under $150 (combined) and a bunch of 300 yard spools of Nanofil for half price (came out to about $5 per spool after a mail-in rebate Berkley was offering). I also have a couple of their higher-end house brand rods that I really like. They usually have a 30% off fly tying materials sale which should be coming up pretty soon. Brings the price on some of the materials down to approximately what you would pay at the discount online retailers.
I don’t get the accusation that they’re too “corporate” or “they only want your money.” Everyone I’ve encountered working for the store has been friendly and helpful. Many of them have been working there for years.
As for the location, I agree it’s odd. But then again, Cabela’s built their Puget Sound area store way the hell south of Tacoma. It’s like an hour’s drive from Seattle. Huge store (probably twice the size of the one in Boise) plopped in a teeny town halfway between Tacoma and Olympia.
They are building less than 2 blocks south of Sporstmans Warehouse . How stupid is this . Hopefully this will make them more competive , but I doubt it . I like looking at the more expensive items and then finding the best deal I can on the web.
I agree with Curt. Ordered lots of stuff through Cabelas online until they moved into Boise, they then started charging me sales tax. Switched to Bass Pro shops and others for my specialty online orders.
Those who give me the best deals, get my repeat business.
Ouzel
I agree with Curt. Ordered lots of stuff through Cabelas online until they moved into Boise, they then started charging me sales tax. Switched to Bass Pro shops and others for my specialty online orders.
Those who give me the best deals, get my repeat business.
Ouzel
Not Cabela’s fault. They have to charge sales tax in states where they have a business presence, whether that’s retail stores, warehouses or whatever. It’s that way with any company. If BPS ever opens a store in Idaho (which may not be that far off as they are opening one in Tacoma, WA soon), the same thing will happen. When I lived in WA I didn’t order much through Amazon because of the sales tax issue.
If you live close to the store, I find not having to pay shipping usually makes up for having to pay sales tax.
I agree with Curt. Ordered lots of stuff through Cabelas online until they moved into Boise, they then started charging me sales tax. Switched to Bass Pro shops and others for my specialty online orders.
Those who give me the best deals, get my repeat business.
Ouzel
Not Cabela’s fault. They have to charge sales tax in states where they have a business presence, whether that’s retail stores, warehouses or whatever. It’s that way with any company. If BPS ever opens a store in Idaho (which may not be that far off as they are opening one in Tacoma, WA soon), the same thing will happen. When I lived in WA I didn’t order much through Amazon because of the sales tax issue.
If you live close to the store, I find not having to pay shipping usually makes up for having to pay sales tax.
Didn’t blame Cabelas for having to adhere to the laws of the state. But generally my orders fall into the free shipping category, so that combined with no sales tax gets my business. My money, your money we earned it, we have to choice where and how to spend it.
I live 30 minutes from Sportsmans in Idaho Falls and very rarely frequent them as in the past they seldom had exactly what I wanted/needed. Wife spends more money in there buying clothing for presents than I do on sporting goods.
I will step off the soap box now and bid you fellow ice nuts a good night.
Tight lines and clear ice,
Ouzel
I guess we all have to enjoy to out of state not sales tax thing as long as we can because that is going to change.
So you people in eastern Idaho have been paying tax from Cabela’s since they opened in Boise, plus shipping. Now you can save that shipping and get it through the store. At least Tax is a lot less than shipping.
Something else I found out. Orvis was in Utah for 5 years then shut it’s doors and pulled out. We still have to pay taxes on ordered goods because it was once here!?
I was told for FIVE more years. Been 9 and still get charged.