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Unread 02-18-2022, 12:52 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco View Post
Phil, a good friend of mine owned an Orvis store. He made more money on socks and belts and shirts than on guns and ammo. It wasn't even close. I think the small gun shops operate on small margins due to internet sales. Clothes are different, most folks want to see them, feel them, try them on. I think Dicks keeps the shareholders happy selling Chinese made clothing. That's fine, I just won't use them.
I don't doubt it, especially considering the prices Orvis gets for their stuff ! Just pointing out the change of management direction of a "sporting goods" company while trying to stay as PC as possible ...

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