Super User Tin Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Wait a while, they don't have too much. Almost no decent rods left and really picked over. Hope this doesn't repeat like last year and the place had nothing until March. : Quote
Bassnajr Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Talked to one of the employees I know before X-Mas. He said that because of the price of fuel, time of year, etc. the home BPS office was holding off on sending "re-supplies" to the Foxboro store. Also, he said that Foxboro is not one of the Priority stores. THEY must figure we don't shop until ice out....STUPID!! I'd like to have the cash out there for all the BPS gift cards in the New England area this time of year. Poor management.... ajr Quote
jig Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 did they have any idea when they would get new inventory ? Quote
Bassnajr Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Like Tin said, Last year it was March..hope it's sooner than that this year. Ya' can't get a straight answer from anyone, and the guy I know said that the employees really don't know either. I am shopping on the website. They have more items on there than in store, and if you don't mind waiting (standard shipping is kind of slow) it's not a bad deal. Shipping versus gas cost depending on how far you live from a BPS store. Good luck!!! ajr Quote
mackkie Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Order from somewhere else online, if their online sales are making up for lack of sales in stores somewhat, then what's their motivation to spend money delivering to stores and holding inventory? If their online sales slack a bit, they have to go back to the stores. Quote
Bassnajr Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 You make a good point, but I have gift card from BPS so it's either the store or on line. I think Foxboro is the "red headed step child" of the BPS family, being so far North. Wonder how the other Northern stores are treated?? ajr Quote
jig Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 thanks bassn - looks like a mad dash for it in march before its all gone again.Been there 4 times from the cape and they never had most the stuff i wanted.Got a lot of gift cards and dont want to waste them on shipping. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted January 5, 2009 Super User Posted January 5, 2009 thanks bassn - looks like a mad dash for it in march before its all gone again.Been there 4 times from the cape and they never had most the stuff i wanted.Got a lot of gift cards and don't want to waste them on shipping. Call them before you go. It's an hour's drive for me. If I'm going for a particular item, I call to see if they have it, or them if it's more than one item. They'll put your name on it and hold it for a day or so. No deposit required. I've done it for a fish finder, a couple of combo rods and even a particular plastic worm in a specific color. They had five packages of the item I wanted, and they put them aside for me. Once in a while you may run into an employee who is reluctant to do it. But, it's been my experience that when you tell them you've done it before, or ask to speak to their supervisor, they will comply. We lived in Eastham for just over three years, from '69 - 72. Quote
Super User Tin Posted January 5, 2009 Author Super User Posted January 5, 2009 Talked to one of the employees I know before X-Mas. He said that because of the price of fuel, time of year, etc. the home BPS office was holding off on sending "re-supplies" to the Foxboro store. Also, he said that Foxboro is not one of the Priority stores. THEY must figure we don't shop until ice out....STUPID!!I'd like to have the cash out there for all the BPS gift cards in the New England area this time of year. Poor management.... ajr :-/ It's the cheapest it has been in 5 years...... ;D I think they had 4 TPTS jigs on the shelf when I got there and I took care of all the good Smithwick's and War Eagles..... 8-) Quote
Bassnajr Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 OK That's it TIN!!!!!!! Because you said that, I am going out to buy my Chevy Tahoe Z71 that gets 4 MPG and change the engine on the Procraft to a 250 HP Super Turbo!!!!! Will you drive the gas truck behind me??? ajr Quote
Super User Tin Posted January 5, 2009 Author Super User Posted January 5, 2009 Little Brother got a Hess Truck for Chirstmas, would that count? Quote
Dorkus Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 they usually stock up just before the classic, so thats feb right? they were loaded up last feb with new gear for the "TD super sale" ... I mean "Classic Sale" Hey Tin, Paul told me you might change your mind about slammers Quote
Super User Tin Posted January 6, 2009 Author Super User Posted January 6, 2009 they usually stock up just before the classic, so thats feb right? they were loaded up last feb with new gear for the "TD super sale" ... I mean "Classic Sale" Hey Tin, Paul told me you might change your mind about slammers Yea maybe the 7" jointed ....... for just one lake. If we get a few people there I'm 100% positive the RI state record would fall this year. Quote
bassmedic46 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Was there the other day and very little ice equipment and or fishing equipment. Very disapointed. Quote
Bassnajr Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 icefisher... Did you mention this to any of the managers?? Don't know if it would make a difference, but maybe???? ajr Quote
bassmedic46 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Will be going back next weekend will mention something then. Couldn't hurt to ask. Quote
BestNetManAround Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 They have a Boat show and a fishing informal I belive coming up ask about that they should stock up before that I would think. I am still ticked off that they do not have any Luckycraft Gunfish in that store lol I guess I'll be making an online order. for them and My secret new dock slingging worm. Quote
Bassnajr Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 They did get a small order in for the "Free" boat show. I went up on Sunday. I spoke with one of the managers in the fishing department. He said that MANY people have been complaining that they are not carrying more higher end stuff, and that this has been reported to the bosses. The answer back to them is that this store caters to the "middle of the road" fisherman, not the higher end guys for $$$ reasons. They make more on the middle guys than they would for example on the Gloomis, MS Slammer guys. I asked about a Lucky Craft trout swimbait I had seen there a while ago (behind the reel counter) and he said it "finally sold" and that the had only gotten 1 in since the store opened. They'll be glad to take an order...if you have tried that before like I have, good luck with that!!! I also told him that there are alot of guys in this area with gift cards waiting to spend their $$$$. He said they are VERY aware of that, as are the bosses and you can use the cards on line as well. No immediate changes planned. ajr Quote
PatRI Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 I tried to get them to order me a rod last year in Foxboro and they said they couldn't do it since it wasn't in the Master catalog but it was in the fishing catalog. What BS. Quote
SwimbaitDave Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 I was going to make a trip to the Foxborough store, but now it seems Harrisburg may be a better choice since the reviews of the store are not good. Its a real shame since foxboro is closer to me. :'( Dave Quote
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