Super User Micro Posted January 27, 2008 Super User Posted January 27, 2008 Regularly $180, now yours for just $179.99. WOOT! I'm buying three! Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 27, 2008 Super User Posted January 27, 2008 I'm about this > < close to telling BPS to go screw themselves. Quote
SpringCantComeSoonEnough Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 That's not cool at all. > I don't think I'll be shopping there any time soon if they're pulling this kind of garbage. Quote
ABC123 Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Come on now, a penny saved is a penny earned.... ;D ;D ;D ;D I noticed, and posted, they did that with the Loomis rods just before new years. I'm pretty sure it was the crankbait and spinnerbait rods. They upped the prices to the "new" Loomis MSRP, then put them on sale for the old MSRP. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 27, 2008 Super User Posted January 27, 2008 I don't think I'll be shopping there any time soon if they're pulling this kind of garbage. I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but BPS is quickly descending the slippery slope. Their drive for expansion has killed the company. Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 27, 2008 Author Super User Posted January 27, 2008 Legend Tournaments are on sale, too!!! Stock up, guys!! Quote
Jake. Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 I'm gonna buy 25, and then I'll have saved enough money to buy a piece of gum on the way out!!! Quote
SimonSays Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 hilarious ;D now if only they'd put those Stalker Tacklebag Backpacks back on sale > Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 27, 2008 Super User Posted January 27, 2008 What a joke. I always been a fan of BPS but what are they trying to accomplish here. I don't get it. Whomever is in charge of sales and marketing needs to wake up. This sort of thing gets old quick. Quote
ABC123 Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 What a joke. I always been a fan of BPS but what are they trying to accomplish here. I don't get it. Whomever is in charge of sales and marketing needs to wake up. This sort of thing gets old quick. You'd be surprised how many people see the word "sale" and buy. A lot of sales gimicks out there. The thing you really have to watch out on are stores or manufacturers "special" packaging. Quote
topwater buzz Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 I vote we split the gum! Then we can all be happy! I agree my last couple of trips to BPS have been disappointing. Nothing I want in stock. Etc... I am happy to say a new local tackle shop has opened. Family run. Carry all brand reel names and for now Loomis and Shimano rods. Not bad. If you like something they will spool up reel you like on rod you like with 1/2 oz sinker and dare you to cast it into the taco bell next door 100 feet away. What more could you want!!! Quote
ABC123 Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 I vote we split the gum! Then we can all be happy! I agree my last couple of trips to BPS have been disappointing. Nothing I want in stock. Etc...I am happy to say a new local tackle shop has opened. Family run. Carry all brand reel names and for now Loomis and Shimano rods. Not bad. If you like something they will spool up reel you like on rod you like with 1/2 oz sinker and dare you to cast it into the taco bell next door 100 feet away. What more could you want!!! Got to love those good local shops. I don't buy rods and reels from them, but I try to buy bait and tackle from them. Quote
Ballpark Frank Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 This is an example of why I do most of my shopping at a local shop. The owner and staff are knowledgeable(they fish the same waters as I) and don't try to sell you stuff you don't need. I can go in, have a cup of coffee and browse their stock without anyone bothering me. Oh yeah, if they have a sale, you actually save money. Quote
Jake P Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 what kind of bs is this? do They think thats funny? I saw AVIDS ON SALE! and got my keys and put my shoes on then i see that crap. d**n basspro! Quote
vicdotcom Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Well, I contacted BPS to see what was going on with the "sale". I worked in inventory before and I think that something might have gone wrong when coding the new Avids in. If you look at the description, these are for the new Avids. I know that they had last year's Avids on sale a few weeks ago since I was close to picking one up. But I cant find those anymore online at BPS. These new ones use SCiv graphite. But here is what I heard from BPS. Ill update again when they clarify for me. But im thinking its some mixup with the old avid sale. Response (Amanda) 01/27/2008 08:50 PM Victor, Thank you for contacting basspro.com. We appreciate your business. We apologize that you feel you are being misled. I have contacted our IT Department about this, so they can look into it. I will contact you again when I have more information. Best regards, Amanda Bass Pro Shops 2500 E Kearney Springfield, MO 65898 1-800-BASS-PRO Quote
ABC123 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Well, I contacted BPS to see what was going on with the "sale". I worked in inventory before and I think that something might have gone wrong when coding the new Avids in. If you look at the description, these are for the new Avids. I know that they had last year's Avids on sale a few weeks ago since I was close to picking one up. But I cant find those anymore online at BPS. These new ones use SCiv graphite. But here is what I heard from BPS. Ill update again when they clarify for me. But im thinking its some mixup with the old avid sale. Response (Amanda) 01/27/2008 08:50 PM Victor, Thank you for contacting basspro.com. We appreciate your business. We apologize that you feel you are being misled. I have contacted our IT Department about this, so they can look into it. I will contact you again when I have more information. Best regards, Amanda Bass Pro Shops 2500 E Kearney Springfield, MO 65898 1-800-BASS-PRO Ummm........NOT. The Avids do not share the same blank as the Legends. I suppose that's another BPS "typo" too????? I ordered from them once, and was not impressed, the more I look over their website, well, I'll just leave it right here. Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 30, 2008 Author Super User Posted January 30, 2008 I'm sure it is. A $.01 discount? Their software if probably programmed to list things on sale when it detects a lower price. Still funny, though. Quote
JayW Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 I agree. It must be a glitch or something. Surely they aren't that stupid! Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 We apologize that you feel you are being misled. I have contacted our IT Department about this, so they can look into it. I will contact you again when I have more information. That's just beautiful, it's the same as saying, "I'm sorry you feel that way," which is something that really P's me off when I hear it. I'd also be willing to make a bet that they don't contact you when they "have more information." Quote
Masshole Mike Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 huge sale on avids at bps...........................................NOOOOOT! *borat voice* Quote
janalon Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 Maybe it is just me, but I would have tossed that one up to a mistake 3 pages ago. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 2, 2008 Super User Posted February 2, 2008 Maybe it is just me, but I would have tossed that one up to a mistake 3 pages ago. DITTO. Quote
rezbass Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 I did run across avids on sale at my local gander mountain for $99.99. I think they had a half a dozen or so left... Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 4, 2008 Super User Posted February 4, 2008 Welcome aboard! I think the Avids on sale are the best deal going. I HIGHLY recommend them to everyone considering a rod in the $140-$170 pricing range. These rods were a great value at full-bore retail; on sale they are a steal! 8-) Quote
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