Super User Goose52 Posted January 1, 2012 Super User Posted January 1, 2012 Yeah - their prices mostly aren't competitive. Their flat-rate shipping based on dollar amount of the order is archaic. I'm a fan of some of the BPS-brand stuff...but I don't order from them nearly as often as I used to. Quote
krisjack69 Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Yeah I mostly get my stuff from tackle warehouse.Wish we had a store around here. Quote
StinkyBass Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 FINALLY GOT MINE! I'm in the market for a new rod, but me and a friend think BPS is really pushing their brand of rods!? i went to BPS to spend some gift cards and i noticed that ALL the BPS rods were stocked to the max but Shimano, St. Croix, Abu's and several other brands were sparsely stocked. Anyone have the same thought? Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted January 3, 2012 Super User Posted January 3, 2012 FINALLY GOT MINE! I'm in the market for a new rod, but me and a friend think BPS is really pushing their brand of rods!? i went to BPS to spend some gift cards and i noticed that ALL the BPS rods were stocked to the max but Shimano, St. Croix, Abu's and several other brands were sparsely stocked. Anyone have the same thought? Yeah, mine like that too. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 3, 2012 Super User Posted January 3, 2012 BPS can't be monetarily competitive with TW or BTD. They have stores nationwide and empoly thousands of people. Overhead means higher costs. They probably push their own brand because the markup is at a higher percentage. BPS also has the ability to sell clothing and boats and firearms which increases their target market tenfold. The other plus about having a physical location to shop at is you get to hold the rods and reels and see how they feel as well as look at the lures to see actual sizes and colors rather than a 1d pic on the computer screen. Those extra "perks" cost money. For me I spend more money shopping online but would much rather go into the big box stores to shop. I also am fortunate to have a Cabelas 10 minutes from the house and 2 BPS less than 45 minutes away. Have used Cabelas for alot of "in a pinch" purchases, especially stuff for the boat. Wouldn't want it any other way. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted January 4, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2012 Did anyone get there Catalog yet? I would think they should be out soon! I did get mine about a week ago! I am getting the bug! Just like every year! Quote
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