preacherman Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Why is it that bowshops or hunting stores that sell archery products will not "broaden" their horizions? What I mean by this is............I went in at least 4 local hunting stores or bowshops today that sell archery products and none of them had over 3 brands of sights. You would think that they would open themselves up more and give a little more variety. Like for instance, I would have really loved to have seen a Viper brand sight that was spoken about by a couple of guys on this forum; but nobody sells them. I just wish we had a decent shop that sold a variety somewhere close to me. Anybody else have this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerngirl Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 YES! I have 3 archery shops within a hour of me and it stinks to make a 45 min drive and then not get what you were wanting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I hear ya. If I want something good, I have to get someone on here to pick it up for me. We just get trinkets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I know what you mean.Try and find traditional gear in a pro shop--nonexistant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Anybody else have this problem? Nope! I got Cabela's 30 miles to my east, and Bass Pro 30 miles to my west! Life is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Usually order what I want or need from cabelas, so I dont have to drive around looking, only to not find what I am looking for. Most of the stuff in the local stores is overpriced anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 my bowshop guy has a pretty good selection of all different brands of bow accessories, there has only been a few times ive had to order some stuff through him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 my bowshop guy has a pretty good selection of all different brands of bow accessories, there has only been a few times ive had to order some stuff through him That has been my problem here lately with most bowshops around here. They always say, "We can't get it!". I wish I had a Bass Pro or a Cabelas closer. Have heard that we are getting a Gander Mountain close by, would it be any better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I think because they have to lay out a lot of cash to get these sights, bows, arrow, equipment in general, and they just can't compete with the big boys like Cabelas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 My guess is commission. I'm sure some companies give shops a little something extra if they sell so many of a certain product. I had a somewhat strange experience when I bought my Switchback. Just a guess, but I'm guessing commission had something to do with it. I wanted the Mathews HD Convertible rest. Since I was ordering the bow (65% let-off) and Mathews ArrowWeb quiver, I figured it would be no big deal to also order the rest. Wrong. They really push the Schaffer rest there. I did get a Schaffer, which is a great rest. But, did go to another shop and get a HD Convertible rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 They always say, "We can't get it!". Really, that kinda stinks that he cant order anything for ya, my proshop guy has stacks and stacks of books, he can order just about anything, give or take his price might be a few bucks higher, but that dont bother me, cause he doesnt charge me for the shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 They always say, "We can't get it!". Really, that kinda stinks, that they cant order anything for ya, my proshop guy has stacks and stacks of books and catalogues to order just about anything for ya, yet he is a few bucks more than most people, but its fine with me cause he doesnt charge me shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLester Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 know what you mean.Try and find traditional gear in a pro shop--nonexistant yep trad gear is very hard to find even at Basspro (they are 30 min away). They have some stuff but not much. I end up ordering from 3 rivers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 My guess is that the small bowshops just can't carry everything, just what they know that works. They generally will have what you need, not necessarily what you want. I guess that's why Cabela's, Bass Pro and Gander Mtn. does so well. Then the smaller bowshops might not want to work on it for you because you didn't buy it from them. I would rather buy it form the bowshop to establish that relationship with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 My buddy runs a very small shop out of his house. I know he can't afford to stock everything....but go for the personal service. I'd rather wait for him to get something I want. I like having him know exactly what's going on with my bow every time I come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 But Craig; that has been my problem here as of late. Personal service is o.k.; but getting what you want always takes the LONGEST around here. I am talking about 3 - 4 weeks on some things........and then 3 months and still no ordering on the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 My shop told me that they have to place an order and they have a set amount of time to sell it and pay the bill. Usually 6 months or more. If they buy it and it doesn't sell they are usually stuck with the bill. A good proshop ought to be able to find what you are looking for and have it there in a week or less. Most shops will have a distributor that comes in once a week. I think most will probably not want to go through the hassel if all they are ordering is one item from that particular distributor unless they are going to make some cash on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I can get what I need wholesale from a guy I know that owns a gas station/conveinence store. Just look in the book and order it. Most store cant afford to keep that much of an inventory, and then they probably have to order a certian amount too.. ask the store to special order it for you..my pro shop does.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 It is the same around here. I asked why the shop I had only carried just a couple of different things and they told me that is what sold. They aren't going to change what sells. I usually order what I want. As I can't find it close anyway in left hand. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 When I went sight shopping last week I saw sights with a 1/4" of dust on them. Chances are they will not sell. The small shops just cannot carry everything. I feel your pain, I have to order my Slick Tricks because my pro shop only carries the 4 or 5 of the "popular" brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Scott, you could probably tell me what you want, send me the money, then I could drive down the road to Bass Pro and buy it, ship it in less than a weeks time. I only charge a small finders fee. I use to experience the same problems you are talking about until we got a BP. Just wish they carried Mathews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Just wish they carried Mathews. Mark......... You could fly into Tupelo, MS and I could pick you up and then we would drive down the road a few miles to the Mathews dealer here and you could buy that new DXT! I wouldn't charge you a finders fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Our shop has a pretty good selection and what he doesn't have he will order for you if he can which that is almost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adrenaline_junky Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ive got the same problem all the bowshops carry a certain two or three brands and it don't help me when I'm trying to buy a new sight or what not. Then they always say "well we can order one for you." But I'm not one to buy something unless I've had my hands on it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoutherntierArcher Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 My shop told me that they have to place an order and they have a set amount of time to sell it and pay the bill. Usually 6 months or more. If they buy it and it doesn't sell they are usually stuck with the bill. A good proshop ought to be able to find what you are looking for and have it there in a week or less. Most shops will have a distributor that comes in once a week. I think most will probably not want to go through the hassel if all they are ordering is one item from that particular distributor unless they are going to make some cash on it. Pretty much the way of thinking with the shops that I have dealt with. Most of them can ill afford to stock the shop with merchandise that won't sell relatively quickly. It all comes back to overhead. What separates a good shop from a great shop is that the great ones can order from their distributors and have the item you wish in your hands in 3-4 days and usually with no added shipping cost because of the volume they do with the distributor. The big one stop shops are not as concerned with the stock in the store and can aford the overhead, because by the shear purchase from wholesalers in volume they more than make up for it in reduced initial cost. However, my experiences with the one stop shops is I wopuld never let them work on my bow. Pay a little more maybe, wait a few days okay, but let the shop technician work on my bow and trust what he does is great work-Priceless!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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