THE_SASQUATCH
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- The Forest
3 Days till the Easter Sale and revised Article
- Thread starter TSE JR
- Start date
I was super pumped for this sale until I went to their online website and everything I'm interested in is "out of stock". I called to confirm that their website is up-to-date and even had them check a couple items to be sure.
So I would suggest that you check online before lining up at 9 am. Additionally, it's interesting that they are advertising the Glock 17 Gen 4 9mm but they don't even have stock!!
So I would suggest that you check online before lining up at 9 am. Additionally, it's interesting that they are advertising the Glock 17 Gen 4 9mm but they don't even have stock!!
whiteoutjeeper
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
Called twice and told that pricing for the G17 Gen 4 and the Vortex SPARC2 had not been decided yet?
Also, any cases of 7.62x39? Hungry hungry SKS
Also, any cases of 7.62x39? Hungry hungry SKS
Please.... the prices are fixed. But the sale is FRIDAY.
My staff are under strict orders NOT to give prices or discount levels out.
Most prices going up tomorrow, but those with serious MAP issues will not be advertised. We will also not say anything until Friday am, and NOT via a post on CGN.
My staff are under strict orders NOT to give prices or discount levels out.
Most prices going up tomorrow, but those with serious MAP issues will not be advertised. We will also not say anything until Friday am, and NOT via a post on CGN.
Yikes...Oh well more for the rest of us! I reeeeeeally do not see how it is "convoluted and frustrating" either... read the posts from the store and ignore everyone else...pretty simple.
Thanks for the reply. I will eagerly peruse the list tomorrow morning. Hopefully all the product that I want, correction: hopefully all the products that I NEED will be on that list.
MadcapMagician
Regular
- Location
- Thunder Bay, Ontario
The concept of the sale is remarkably simple. The biggest problem is TSE got their wrists slapped for advertising below the MAP (minimum advertised price) likely by Glock or Vortex. Or rather another vendor noted their sale and submitted a complaint to Glock or Vortex. In order to stay in the Manufacturers good books they had to pull their pricing and only give out their "Super Low Easter Sale of Awesomeness" price by phone or email.
They're naturally giving preference to their flesh and blood customers and "Full Members" who likely come in regularly and actually visit their store. Once their preferred customers are satisfied and dealt with the move the sale out to Internet.
Not a complicated process as long as you understand their responsibilities as a Retailer and their commitment to their customers and "Full Member" customer base.
I don't know whats involved in being a full member but I wish I was. Alas, I am nowhere near their store and have to settle on hoping I can snag an item from their sale online like the rest of the country.
Good luck with the sale and look forward to it!
Rant over...
They're naturally giving preference to their flesh and blood customers and "Full Members" who likely come in regularly and actually visit their store. Once their preferred customers are satisfied and dealt with the move the sale out to Internet.
Not a complicated process as long as you understand their responsibilities as a Retailer and their commitment to their customers and "Full Member" customer base.
I don't know whats involved in being a full member but I wish I was. Alas, I am nowhere near their store and have to settle on hoping I can snag an item from their sale online like the rest of the country.
Good luck with the sale and look forward to it!
Rant over...
PitBull1973
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Right Behind You
Yes Ive been looking at the bullseye. If it's priced right I'll pick one up
I get the frustration over the map pricing, especially the vortex and glock prices. I only hope the email response is fast or the phone is answered on Friday in order to make the decision to purchase. No problem with members and those in like getting first dibs, but totally get that it's frustrating to wait for a sale without knowing the prices or quantity available. Nobody wants to waste a holiday waiting around, no fault of tse though, ah such is life 
I bought a case of Norc. 308 at full price a few weeks ago... (sigh)
I tend to agree that the whole thing is a little frustrating. I completely understand not listing below MAP prices and I wouldn't expect different. The disappointment for me is in the "our web store sucks" comment. Why do you have it then?
Whats the point in having a webstore if it can't even show inventory properly. Im personally interested in the G17 and also noticed that the webstore was out of stock. My assumption was that they would be listed on the day of. Now I read I have to call in or email in. I don't think its to hard to understand (I'm speaking to other CGN'ers) that there are people who prefer to shop online, or can't shop in store (out of the area). Its just my personal opinion that if you are going to provide a service, you do it 100%. tbh it doesn't shock me though, the target sports online store has been under construction for years.
Whats the point in having a webstore if it can't even show inventory properly. Im personally interested in the G17 and also noticed that the webstore was out of stock. My assumption was that they would be listed on the day of. Now I read I have to call in or email in. I don't think its to hard to understand (I'm speaking to other CGN'ers) that there are people who prefer to shop online, or can't shop in store (out of the area). Its just my personal opinion that if you are going to provide a service, you do it 100%. tbh it doesn't shock me though, the target sports online store has been under construction for years.
