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taxid

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Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« on: Jun 21, 2017, 10:26 PM »
Stopped in the Hudson, Massachusetts store on my way to my destination of West Brookfield Mass. Guy that worked there said BPS's buy out of Cabela's is far from a done deal. And he said part of the problem is the Canadian government will not give BPS permission to the buy ones in Canada. I think he said there are 6 in Canada? Something to do with anti monopoly laws which we seem to be sorely lacking in this country in the last few decades.

Anybody else hear this?
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bigredfishing

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2017, 01:13 PM »
I also heard that one of the main reasons BPS wanted to buy cabelas was for their line of credit, and when they opened the books, things were not adding up right.

just found this article, sheds some light https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/04/14/cabelas-and-bass-pro-shops-finally-get-some-good-n.aspx

lowaccord66

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #2 on: Jun 23, 2017, 05:59 AM »
I invest in Cabelas.  The US FTC did not give approval because of Gander's filling for bankruptcy.  They didnt want basspro/cabelas to monopolize.  Never heard or read anything about Canada and eould not trust the words of any retail associate at either store. 

Mac Attack

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #3 on: Jun 23, 2017, 06:46 AM »

would not trust the words of any retail associate at either store. 


sound words to live by.


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lowaccord66

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #4 on: Jun 23, 2017, 06:48 AM »
sound words to live by.


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Mac my first full time job was Kmart.  I was 16 and stupid.  Now I am older and stupid but know that the few times I've been dumb enough to ask a question at cabelas...my dissapointment couldnt be more apparent!

Mac Attack

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #5 on: Jun 23, 2017, 06:55 AM »
Mac my first full time job was Kmart.  I was 16 and stupid.  Now I am older and stupid but know that the few times I've been dumb enough to ask a question at cabelas...my dissapointment couldnt be more apparent!


Boom!



I shop at these stores.
But if I want good reliable info, I typically go on line.

Even local bait shops are opinionated.

People put a lot of faith in local bait shops.
The guy that runs a shop like this is working when others are fishing.
So what real info can he give to you.
The bits of info he does pick up comes from clients.
Fishermen are notorious liars.
Also, most will NOT give away their secrets and honey holes.
Soooo......................

You want to learn something, get your dumb a$$ out and figure it out on your own.


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taxid

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #6 on: Jun 23, 2017, 07:15 AM »
O.K. well thanks for the feedback. I think…  ::)
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Mac Attack

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #7 on: Jun 23, 2017, 07:18 AM »
I know.
I know.

Sorry, but it's Friday.


Carry on.
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lowaccord66

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #8 on: Jun 23, 2017, 06:13 PM »
I had too many calls at work to play today Mac.  :-X

taxid

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #9 on: Jun 25, 2017, 11:32 AM »
I know.
I know.

Sorry, but it's Friday.


Carry on.
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So you guys are saying I should take the words of anonymous folks on the internet over a guy that works at Cabelas?  ;D  

Hey I hear you can get a french model on the internet…. ;D


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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #10 on: Jun 25, 2017, 12:56 PM »
LOL  :laugh: :rotflol: :clapping: :thumbup_smilie:

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #11 on: Jun 28, 2017, 11:27 AM »
The US FTC did not give approval because of Gander's filling for bankruptcy.  They didnt want basspro/cabelas to monopolize. 

If only they managed cable companies in similar fashion!  Pretty easy to tell who can afford lobbyists depending upon which mergers/acquisitions are approved.  It's not like Amazon, or its network of dealers, isn't providing any competition. 

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #12 on: Jun 28, 2017, 11:30 AM »
So you guys are saying I should take the words of anonymous folks on the internet over a guy that works at Cabelas?  ;D  

Hey I hear you can get a french model on the internet…. ;D




Depending upon his position at Cabela's, the accuracy of the information regarding merger status may not be the best.  That's generally limited to a pretty tight circle.

taxid

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #13 on: Jun 28, 2017, 01:21 PM »
Depending upon his position at Cabela's, the accuracy of the information regarding merger status may not be the best.  That's generally limited to a pretty tight circle.

Of course.
“The trouble with quotes on the Internet is you never know if they are genuine.” —Abraham Lincoln

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Re: Heard something interesting about Cabelas on vaca
« Reply #14 on: Jun 28, 2017, 01:39 PM »

Hey I hear you can get a french model on the internet…. ;D


Link?


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