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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 312030)

I was at the Scarborough Cabela’s/BPS just two weeks ago. The fine gun library was open but like Joe says, the guns in there were like something in a flea market or yard sale... mostly just plain old worn out shooters.

The used gun rack in front of the fine gun library was just as shocking... what used to be about six upper and lower gun racks was just one 10’ floor rack. I’ll probably never go back...

NOW is when KTP (just 40 miles south of Cabela’s) should step up their fine gun counter and take down those ridiculous curtains that hide their nicer guns. .

I was at KTP last week. I am estimating the number of used guns for sale is 25 to 30% of what was there pre pandemic. Centerfire rifle and pistol ammo was essentially cleaned out. There were no rifle or pistol primers and only a few hundred WW209 primers priced at 6.99 per hundred. The guns behind the curtains are either new trades that have not been priced or guns that have been put on hold. The nicest doubles are visible but they are behind a pistol counter too far away for much of any visual ID nor can you read the price tags. You are not allowed behind the counter, unless you are special and you have to ask to see each individual gun.

Our local Scheels All Sports closed their small Gun Library a few years ago. Now filled with gun safes. It was not an improvement. There are no classic guns in store. Somebody must trade some in. Not sure what happens to them.

Not at all like the old days at KTP Pete.

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Sad about the library situation. Since the merge with Bass Pro I have seen 0 improvements. I called KTP today this afternoon on my way to work looking for some shells as I just purchased a fine LC 20 ideal. 0 RST shells in stock currently and they have not had them in some time. Tough days for us double lovers!

Cabela's has gone down hill ever since they went "big corporate" but since the BP merger it's gotten even worse.

The takeover resulted in less competition. Competition makes us all better

Bass Pro Denver is closed too. They used to have some nice guns. :(

Cabelas: "Internet sales and used guns are not available for store transfers." I guess it's over. Like Orvis, L.L. Bean, and some other outdoor venues, pastel colors and shiny pants are the order of the day.

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy (Post 312144)

I think they all took some chapters from the Eddie Bauer playbook. When their flagship store in downtown DC opened (c. early-mid 1970s) it was like having our own Abercrombie & Fitch within walking distance of the office. And you saw where all that went!

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy (Post 312144)

They have discontinued transferring guns for just the shipping fee.

Now you pay for the firearm at the selling store and they ship to the FFL of your choice be that a Cabela's location, a Bass Pro or your local FFL. If it goes to Cabela's or Bass Pro and you are not happy with the firearm they will glad refund your money.