Gander Mountain filed brankruptcy

[red ryder]

I don't like any business to file bankruptcy, if for no other reason that it hurts the employees. In this case GM just priced their firearms way too high. With the internet, a shopper can see what an item is selling for elsewhere. Recently, I was looking to buy my Henry. As I was going to be near a Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and GM (near Denver), I checked their websites, GM was clearly the highest. While Cabela's is high, at least if you show them someone else has the same item for less they say they will match the price. I never took advantage of that, but when I asked if GM matches prices, they said no on guns. This is clearly on management for not recognizing that people can easily shop on line to see prices and availability. Anyway the (near) Denver store is staying open.

[ace73]

GM in Michigan means General Motors.....
I was going to say, what , again!

[JCN]

Must be difficult to compete with online retailers. Although they also sell online...

Bought my first pistol at a Gander Mountain in Western Pennsylvania about 12 years ago.

[daytime dave]

I like their brand of fishing items. I haven't bought a gun or ammunition from them that I recall.

[red ryder]

Must be difficult to compete with online retailers. Although they also sell online...

Yes, buying online is usually a lot less money, but the draw (for the wife and me) is that everything is available to see and try on (shoes, clothes, etc.) at stores like GM, Cabela's or Bass Pro Shop. We drive to Cabela's in Sidney, NE to get out of the house and take a ride. We can see what we what and find stuff we didn't know we wanted

[Sir Henry]

You should change the title to Gander Mountain files for bankruptcy.

I just changed it on the lead post. I thought General Motors was going out of business.

[ArmyScout]

You should change the title to Gander Mountain files for bankruptcy.

"Gander Mountain filed Friday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy". That was the first 8 words in the post. You should read the post!

[GeoBoy]

You should change the title to Gander Mountain files for bankruptcy.

I just changed it on the lead post. I thought General Motors was going out of business.
I guess I am not the only one.

[ArmyScout]

Roger that transmission.