Arrow Flinger Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 My son & I took a ride up to Gander Mountain today to buy a few things. We were gonna spend about $100 each if they had everything we wanted. Needless to say, they didn't. I wanted to get a red dot scope for my turkey gun, which they had, but they didn't have a mounting rail for it that would fit my gun(which is the most popular shotgun out there). I also wanted to get a Turkey choke for my gun. None of them there either. So, we looked for the stuff my son wanted. He needed a mount to mount the VLR-1 light he got to his gun. Now, they had a whole aisle of tactical lights for guns but not one mount! Guess they just expect you to use duct tape. My son also wanted to get a bi-pod for his gun. All they had were the Primos shootin sticks. By this point we were both disgusted and went to pay for my scope. The lady at the cash register informs me that I can buy the protection plan for the scope for $5. I informed her that if it was broke I would return it anyways. She said they wont let me return it unless I paid the $5 fee, that I would have to return it to the manufacturer! At this point I told her to keep the friggin scope and give me my money back and that I will spend my money at their competitors from now on. So, off I went and bought the same scope at their competitor on my way home. And to top it off, I didn't need to pay a $5 fee just in case I needed to return it! Gander will never see another dime from me. Seems like they have quite the scam going there. Nothing like standing behind the products you sell! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yea I do not have much good to say about Gander. Do not let them touch your gun or bow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtoons Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I have a red dot scope you could've had. I sent Jeremy a text to grab me some d loop at his next stop. That should be an interesting outcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Flinger Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 I have a red dot scope you could've had. I sent Jeremy a text to grab me some d loop at his next stop. That should be an interesting outcome. No kidding! He gets a double dose of idiots today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Flinger Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yea I do not have much good to say about Gander. Do not let them touch your gun or bow! None of the shops around here touch my bow. If I cant fix it, my brother can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I also hate gander mountain horrible service and they never have anything worth buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtoons Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 No kidding! He gets a double dose of idiots today! Imagine that! He was closed. LOL. That guy is a joke! I don't even know how he keeps his dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjs4 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 When the one is buffalo opened i was so thankful- its a ghost town of overpriced junk and camping krap now....their gun section is about as big as a walmart's... the one in rochester seems better.....i bet the most business they have is their going out of business sale when Cabelas opens.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Flinger Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Imagine that! He was closed. LOL. That guy is a joke! I don't even know how he keeps his dealership. Yep....an archery shop that's closed on Friday afternoon. Brilliant! Mathews must be proud to have him sell their bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREDATE Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I see it as "you don't know what you got til it's gone". By that I'm talking about the Gander that we had right down the road, til it got flooded in 2011 and was forced to leave. Since then we've only had Walmart and Dick's for local stores. I was glad to hear Gander will be returning soon. While I admit I left there on many occasions with a bad taste, they will be a step up from what we have now. Anyone else notice their minnows(fatheads) die very fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Try finding someone if you have a question at gander, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 It has been said many times....Gander MTN sucks................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notasheep Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 cabelas in cheektowaga opening this summer,dicks and gander mountain may as will pack it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternNY Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Rochester is getting a Field and Stream, so Gander will be done in Rochester soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy K Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I hope cabellas doesn't go the way gander went with selling casual wear and sneakers and other BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 rt lousy service..not all prices high but many are...but today got another 60.00 for free merchandise.... so now I have 132.00 thus far this year...average 40 a month and a year from certificate issue to redeem on anything I want that's a lot of free for me to play with...whether in store or on line...Gander works for me.... for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I've been to the one in Middletown several times and it always sucks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm surprised the VLR-1 light didn't come with any mounts. Even my small operation has complete kits to mount it. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 The GM by me is frustrating, to say the least. Never enough guys working the gun counter and a lot of advertised sale items are never in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Flinger Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm surprised the VLR-1 light didn't come with any mounts. Even my small operation has complete kits to mount it. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems It did, it was a cheap velcro strap. Didn't work for crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Uhhhgh. Well at least now you know where you can get the real deal. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Flinger Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Uhhhgh. Well at least now you know where you can get the real deal. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems I didn't even know he was ordering a light. If I had, I would have told him to check yours out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I didn't even know he was ordering a light. If I had, I would have told him to check yours out. If he's still looking for a mount system, I carry those as well. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trial153 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 No a gander mt fan, poor selection and terrible prices...no service worth talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbone Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Cicero Gander Mtn pistol selection is 100 times bigger than Bass Pro Shops and the pistol i bought at Bass Pro was 40 dollars cheaper at Gander.cicero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.