Live.2.Fish Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Ok, last sunday I wasn't doing anything and instead of just sitting around wasting the day away, I decided to head over to Bass Pro Shops to see what I could find. Alright, I got into BPS and started walking up and down the asiles. I checked out a few close-out st. criox avids. but decided against, didn't really have what I wanted left on the shelf. Then I strolled over to the reel counter, spun a few reels, but nothing really caught my fancy. Then, on my way out I managed to survive the asiles of "essentials". I looked at, senkos, crankbaits, spinnerbait, etc. with not one of those items staying in my hand. As I walked past the cashier without stopping, that is when it hit me. This was the first time that I had ever been in BPS and walked out with nothing. It was a very strange feeling. It was a feeling of sadness, and a little bit of shame and embarassment. :-[ I must have been feeling a little under the weather or something. I guess there is a first time for everything. Anyone else ever walk out of BPS empty handed? Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Anyone else ever walk out of BPS empty handed? I did once. I walked right past the checkout, went to my car, opened the glove box, retrieved my wallet, and headed in to pay for my stuff... Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted October 23, 2007 Super User Posted October 23, 2007 I didn't know such a thing was possible. Falcon Quote
Super User David P Posted October 23, 2007 Super User Posted October 23, 2007 I don't have a BPS, but I have an overpriced local tackle shop where everything is more expensive. I can't even walk out of there empty handed, so if I had a BPS, I doubt I'd walk out with even under $100 worth of stuff. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Yep several times. I even walked out of the headquarters in Springfield MO without buying anything. Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Went to the new Cabelas here in CT last night and walked out with nothing. But it was only because I was going to pick my brother up and go straight back to Cabelas. We went back and I didn't walk out with nothing that time. Bought a few lucky craft deep diving pointers that were on sale for 8 bucks, some plastics, pellets, etc. I don't think I'll ever walk out of there without some product, just on principal. Quote
Super User islandbass Posted October 23, 2007 Super User Posted October 23, 2007 Nope. I have never ever walked out of any BPS empty-handed. As a matter of fact, I have never walked into one! FYI The closest BPS to me is over 1000 miles away in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. :-/ Quote
Davis Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 I only have a Dicks Sporting Goods by me. Never have I walked out empty handed. The best that I ever did though was walk out with only one pack of Fat Ikas. I was a proud man for standing up to the bait monkey that day. Usually I'm dropping at least 50 bucks. If we actually get our BPS store here in Buffalo than my wallet is going to be hurting. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 23, 2007 Super User Posted October 23, 2007 Nope. I have never ever walked out of any BPS empty-handed. As a matter of fact, I have never walked into one! FYI The closest BPS to me is over 1000 miles away in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. :-/ Do what I do, the nearest BPS is only a two hour flight away. ;D Or like my friend Pedro and I did two months ago, we are already in MacAllen .... how many hours away is San Antonio ? : Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 23, 2007 Super User Posted October 23, 2007 Yep several times.I even walked out of the headquarters in Springfield MO without buying anything. Okay Buddy, I'll vouch for ya... He went to BPS and bought nothing. He was in Mexico on "business" and didn't drink any Tequila. In Las Vegas he didn't gamble. And at the Gentleman's Club he played cards with a couple of friends. : Quote
dman Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 even if its just terminal tackle, i always gotta get something, guess my day is still coming Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted October 23, 2007 Super User Posted October 23, 2007 Anyone else ever walk out of BPS empty handed? I did once. I walked right past the checkout, went to my car, opened the glove box, retrieved my wallet, and headed in to pay for my stuff... Just done that one recently!! Matt Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted October 23, 2007 Super User Posted October 23, 2007 Been to the big one is Springfield several times and never walked out empty handed. I have walked out of the one in St Charles empty handed. On several occasions. Am I sick? Quote
bassmaster8100 Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 NO, I dont think this will ever happen to me. I usually walk out with an empty wallet.....lol Quote
Super User Bassin_Fin@tic Posted October 24, 2007 Super User Posted October 24, 2007 The ever looming, ominous presence of the monkey is much much too strong in that store. Quote
Pencil Pusher Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 Decided to try this this morning. It didn't work, I walked out with a shiney green Loomis Frog Rod!! Quote
ABC123 Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 Nope. I have never ever walked out of any BPS empty-handed. As a matter of fact, I have never walked into one! FYI The closest BPS to me is over 1000 miles away in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. :-/ Ah, ya beat me to it. I think the closest one to me is about 500ish miles away. I did walk out of a Cabela's once without getting anything. They were out of what I went in there for, and I didn't have time to look at other things (they were closing). Quote
Super User 5bass Posted October 25, 2007 Super User Posted October 25, 2007 I always leave with something. I guess thats because I have to drive 3 hours to get there and I sure wouldnt drive that far just to look around the joint. Quote
Terry_ Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 Ive walked out broke before. Does that count as empty handed? ;D Quote
Super User FishTank Posted October 25, 2007 Super User Posted October 25, 2007 I go to BPS with a purpose. That means if I go in, it is a sad day for my check book. I have to drive a couple of hours to get there so I usually make a whole day of it. So I tend to stock up on things I can not get locally. It is a sad and sick disease. I can't wait for Cabelas to open up here in Indy. Quote
Super User islandbass Posted October 25, 2007 Super User Posted October 25, 2007 Nope. I have never ever walked out of any BPS empty-handed. As a matter of fact, I have never walked into one! FYI The closest BPS to me is over 1000 miles away in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. :-/ Do what I do, the nearest BPS is only a two hour flight away. ;D Or like my friend Pedro and I did two months ago, we are already in MacAllen .... how many hours away is San Antonio ? : Thanks, Raul! I'll keep in mind that no matter how far away I am from a BPS, there are others here that are even farther. How's your pixy these days? Quote
32251 Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I go to BPS only for things I cannot get at Wally world or the net cheaper. I look for sale items first and then new fangled things that will only be there. Checked out Dicks Sporting and they have a good store also. Quote
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