Looks like they stiffed their gun distributors. Or the distributors are getting cold feet. They used to offer almost the entire S&W product line, now almost none. Same with CZ and Sig.
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February 16, 2017, 07:37 AM
Balzé Halzé
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Originally posted by Skins2881:
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Originally posted by Dusty78: After seeing this thread I decided to check out the local Gander to see how prices were doing amidst the news....THIS IS WHY YOU ARE GOING BANKRUPT
It says used firearm..... I just wonder what the heck they used it for?
An ice pick? Or perhaps a rock hammer?
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February 16, 2017, 07:56 AM
BillyBonesNY
GM prices are out of line with their consumer base. I have only purchased .22lr ammo from GM.
Though the prices were more than I wanted to pay, they were the only game in town for .22.
Clothing sales were decent when changing seasonal stock.
How is it they are going bankrupt? Judging by their prices, one would have thought they made their years profit on every sale.
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February 16, 2017, 12:16 PM
kritter
And they still wouldn't deal on firearms. Found one I was looking for in the used selection, and since it needs shipped to my location, full price + shipping+ ffl charge paid in full upfront with no chance to inspect the firearm and no refund if there's a problem with it.
More & more SIG's and a bunch of Smith & Wesson revolvers
February 16, 2017, 06:09 PM
zoom6zoom
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Originally posted by Skins2881:
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Originally posted by Kevbo: The gander mountain near the shopping giant Potomac Mills mall has been in "storewide clearance" mode for a while now
I asked if it was closing and was told no
Most of their clothing, etc has been discounted, but no ammo/gun deals....except
Their used guns. Way, way too reasonable for gander mountain
I got a used glock 26 with three magazines there last week for $325
My buddy bought a minty beretta 87T for $550
They had a ppq m2 for $350
Makes me think they are blowing out their used guns and will transfer new firearm inventory to stores that survive reorganization
Stopped in there on Friday. Saw zero that interested me. The store had <15 cars in the parking lot, likely half were employees. Right next to a freaking giant ass mall and you can't get traffic on a Friday afternoon? I don't need to see their financials to know it's not viable.
Gander doesn't seem to plan locations well. The Ptoomac mills location has Quantico Arms in the next strip mall over, and All Shooters just up the street. The failed Richmond location was right by Bass Pro and Greentop. Locations like that can be creat, but only if you're competitive.
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February 16, 2017, 07:06 PM
SpinZone
I stopped in the local store today. No clearance signs up and no sale prices yet but you can tell they stopped restocking a while ago.
I will wait for the clearance sales to start which should bring the prices down into a normal range. After that I won't miss them.
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February 19, 2017, 09:23 AM
YooperSigs
I looked at the website today. Now lots of guns available to order, all at their usual prices. New Distributor, maybe?
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February 20, 2017, 02:03 PM
rat2306
Visited my local one today; only apparel and a few select things were discounted. Grabbed a rod and reel combo, and some cartridges then went to another store to browse. Maybe a dozen cars in the parking lot. There's a Dick's Sporting Goods within a stone's throw of this shop too (the Woodbridge, VA store). Too much competition too close by.
February 20, 2017, 02:05 PM
Kevbo
I went back in the one by Potomac mills last Friday....they once again had stupidly priced used gun, as well as everything else....so I must just have gotten lucky.
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February 20, 2017, 02:36 PM
rat2306
quote:
Originally posted by Kevbo: I went back in the one by Potomac mills last Friday....they once again had stupidly priced used gun, as well as everything else....so I must just have gotten lucky.
I stopped by Dawson's today also; they're closing. Didn't come home empty handed though.
February 21, 2017, 10:50 AM
drabfour
Killing some time this morning went in to look around. In the used gun case they had a 229 Legion .357 SIG for $1299 and label for a SIG Sauer Hk 45c with this SIG Sauer marked through with a pen. This message has been edited. Last edited by: drabfour,
February 21, 2017, 11:56 AM
IrishWind
quote:
Originally posted by zoom6zoom:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
quote:
Originally posted by Kevbo: The gander mountain near the shopping giant Potomac Mills mall has been in "storewide clearance" mode for a while now
I asked if it was closing and was told no
Most of their clothing, etc has been discounted, but no ammo/gun deals....except
Their used guns. Way, way too reasonable for gander mountain
I got a used glock 26 with three magazines there last week for $325
My buddy bought a minty beretta 87T for $550
They had a ppq m2 for $350
Makes me think they are blowing out their used guns and will transfer new firearm inventory to stores that survive reorganization
Stopped in there on Friday. Saw zero that interested me. The store had <15 cars in the parking lot, likely half were employees. Right next to a freaking giant ass mall and you can't get traffic on a Friday afternoon? I don't need to see their financials to know it's not viable.
Gander doesn't seem to plan locations well. The Ptoomac mills location has Quantico Arms in the next strip mall over, and All Shooters just up the street. The failed Richmond location was right by Bass Pro and Greentop. Locations like that can be creat, but only if you're competitive.
I thought Greentop was the old Gander Mountain.
As for Potomac Mills, I don't see Quantico Tactical as a real competitor. QT specializes in Military/LEO, and Gander is more hunting. 2 different product selections. What is hurting them is prices. And moron/jackassery behind the counter.
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February 21, 2017, 04:25 PM
arfmel
quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78: After seeing this thread I decided to check out the local Gander to see how prices were doing amidst the news....THIS IS WHY YOU ARE GOING BANKRUPT
It says used firearm..... I just wonder what the heck they used it for?
An ice pick? Or perhaps a rock hammer?
"Throw down" gun.
February 21, 2017, 07:09 PM
varoadking
quote:
Originally posted by IrishWind:
I thought Greentop was the old Gander Mountain.
They moved into the GM location when it closed...
February 22, 2017, 08:09 AM
phil in indy
Heard they are closing the GM in Greenfield, Indiana. They are not advertising that fact though. Stopped in yesterday to look around. Some apparel on sale but no sales on firearms, bows, or targets. Firearms stupidly priced. I did see a couple of used 229's in .40 S&W for $500 each I think.
May 09, 2017, 07:17 AM
Bigboreshooter
Some stores will remain open, including 3 in Alabama. Complete list of stores remaining open at the link.
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May 09, 2017, 08:01 AM
41
I never could figure why Dawson's moved to Woodbridge from Annandale. They did a lot of business at the old location even though their prices were high. Also there was the firing range in the same building downstairs.
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May 09, 2017, 09:42 AM
daikyu
The article I read talks about the new CEO.
He bought the brand and stores but not the inventory. The new CEO is going to keep some of the stores open and stocked with a revised product lineup in an attempt to keep the business going.
A liquidator bought the inventory and that is who is running the out of business clearance.
May 09, 2017, 09:57 AM
mcmike
quote:
Originally posted by SR025: Hard to believe it took this long considering their prices.
and label for a SIG Sauer Hk 45c with this SIG Sauer marked through with a pen. 
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