Cabela's = Ripoff Prices On Texas Star

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So I made a stop at Cabela's today on my way out to my dove lease. First thing I did was stop by the knife case to see what they had and lo and behold, there in the display was a Buck Texas Star. Now, I've had my eye on this knife for a while but this was the first time I'd seen one in the flesh so you know I had to fondle it a bit. I'll admit, once I had the knife in my hand I wasn't as impressed as I'd hoped to be. I don't think I like the fret material they used on that knife so much, but I had a few hundred in my pocket and figured I'd ask their price. I nearly laughed out loud when the salesman told me $378. "You're kiddin' right? Cuz I can buy them all day long online for $230-250" sez I. With no humor he told me that the online retailers didn't have such a glorious store to support. But all I could think was, well, do they have to make up all their profit on one knife?

Needless to say, I didn't buy the knife and having seen it now, I think I'll keep my eye out for a ram handled 112.
 
Prices are going up on a lot of things.

Doesn't surprise me.......we'll see more of it in the future.
 
There is a local hardware store that sells Buck 110's for 89 bucks!!!

Of course prices are gonna go up
It's by HOW much is the issue...........
 
There should be some allowance in the mind of the consumer for one guy selling knives on line with NO over head and a large store with rent, insurance, salaries, taxes and other expenses. That said, I too mostly buy online as the stores need to be more competitive with their prices. I blame the "jobbers" ,wholesale middlemen, who sell three knives to a guy in is living room selling online for the same or near same wholesale price that the sporting goods stores pay. We as consumers want the best deal, but the store have a valid issue with expenses that must be covered.....
 
Yes, remember that when you buy from a large sporting goods store, you're paying full retail, normally. MSRP exists for a reason -- a "brick and mortar" institution has to cover overhead that an internet retailer would never even consider.
 
You need to be an informed consumer, that's for sure.

On a positive note looking at their site they do have some chipflints in the "bargain cave" that seem reasonable.

Also, you got to inspect the knife which is something you don't get with an online dealer. I really prefer to inspect Bucks before I buy if at all possible.
 
Sharp Phil said:
Yes, remember that when you buy from a large sporting goods store, you're paying full retail, normally. MSRP exists for a reason -- a "brick and mortar" institution has to cover overhead that an internet retailer would never even consider.
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The MSRP for the Lone Star Buck 500 I believe is $299.00, so for the Cabela's to try to sell it for $378.00 is a little over the top.
 
Thanks for the input guys. I agree for the most part and would have been willing to pay a little more for the privilege of inspecting the goods first. I understand the brick and mortar argument, however, I have a very close friend who's been an outdoor retailer long before the internet and he sells online and in store at reasonable prices. It can be done. I just felt that Cabela's was out of line on this one. Doesn't mean I won't shop there, I just won't be buying a Texas Star there. Heck, according to the internet, I could drive over to Bass Pro Shop and buy the same knife for $299. The savings would be worth the trip to me and not so much for the dollars in my pocket but for the peace of mind knowing that I paid a fair price for the knife.
 
Overall, I feel that Cabela's has the best prices in the land, on quality goods. Some will beat their prices on specialty items.
 
Yes, the MSRP is $370.
I will say this in defense of the brick and mortar...I was looking for a time trial bike and my buddy told me to buy it at a local shop. (I could have gotten it for about $200 cheaper online.) Since the purchase, I have been back to that same bike shop several times for all kinds of things. They take care of me everytime. Sometimes even doing work without charging. I know I pay a little more but the service I get is well worth it.
I think the fact that you were able to actually see the knife and make a decision based on that gives merrit to the value of being able to go to a store for a purchase.
Of course there are times when this isnt the case and for those times, thats what credit cards are for! :D
Just my 2 cents....
 
Joe Houser said:
Yes, the MSRP is $370.
I will say this in defense of the brick and mortar...I was looking for a time trial bike and my buddy told me to buy it at a local shop. (I could have gotten it for about $200 cheaper online.) Since the purchase, I have been back to that same bike shop several times for all kinds of things. They take care of me everytime. Sometimes even doing work without charging. I know I pay a little more but the service I get is well worth it.
I think the fact that you were able to actually see the knife and make a decision based on that gives merrit to the value of being able to go to a store for a purchase.
Of course there are times when this isnt the case and for those times, thats what credit cards are for! :D
Just my 2 cents....
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I have to second this. There are some things that just demand that you purchase from an old fashion store. After purchase support is a big thing. I recently bought a new digital SLR camera and chose to use a local merchant. As Joe mentioned above, the level of support I receive from them regarding technical support more than makes up for the extra money I paid for the camera.
 
I agree with the support, bicycles, cameras (did I mention I'm a photographer) and such. But I wouldn't expect to need much support for a Buck knife, certainly none that Cablea's could provide.
 
Texas Slim said:
I agree with the support, bicycles, cameras (did I mention I'm a photographer) and such. But I wouldn't expect to need much support for a Buck knife, certainly none that Cablea's could provide.
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Perhaps the ability eyeball the knife prior to purchase and perhaps first dibs on new knives that come available in the future. Just some thoughts. ;)
 
From Neiman Marcus to wally world clearance....It's the good o'l USA ! Texas, To renew your faith..Call Pete 1800-326-2825 ex 180 tell'em Clint reffered ya...
 
most informative discusson here..
for the hours i worked to buy my first 110
i now could buy a custom to work with for the same hrs..
i wander what the Chicken would say?
;)
 
bucksway said:
Texas, To renew your faith..Call Pete 1800-326-2825 ex 180 tell'em Clint reffered ya...
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Thanks Bucksway! I've had Pete on my list of people to call ever since I read where they were offering custom 112's. I'm gonna get myself a ram's horn knife one way or the other, and I'd like it to be a Buck.
 
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