I watch prices closely. Their prices are very much on par or higher than Cabelas etc. Nosler brass and many reloading components are actually higher at PR. Its the service and the odd sale that pulls me there. Very seldom the price.
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I watch prices closely. Their prices are very much on par or higher than Cabelas etc. Nosler brass and many reloading components are actually higher at PR. Its the service and the odd sale that pulls me there. Very seldom the price.
Cabela's has a lower cost because they purchase in volume and likely across canada so when PR orders 100 of an item Cabela's orders 10,000 guess who gets the lower price per unit?
I will gladly pay more in exchange for customer service and keeping funds local
I expect customer service everywhere, customers shouldn't have to pay more for it. As the downturn in the economy continues PRICE become more important. Most people aren't going to pay 10% or more on bigger ticket items or orders because they are good guys. A drop in margin would inevitably create an increase in volume and in turn pull business away from your competition
You might find a few items that are priced lower at Cabelas, but overall, I find Cabelas prices to be higher than Prophet River, and even higher than Wholesale Sports used to be. This is especially true of firearms, I have never purchased a firearm from Cabelas, but but I have purchased many from Prophet River, and even a few from Wholesale Sports. I actually ca'[t think of anything that I have purchased from Cabelas that wasn't on sale for a significant discount.
I rarely add but I feel compelled to add to this thread that Prophet River has been excellent to deal with. I received service above and beyond what any box store would give. I have bought Anschutz and ammo on different occasions from them and all has gone well. As to the service that went above and beyond I had an issue with Talley rings. Prophet river sent me new ones. I received a new box with 2 new "front rings" ( the rings were for CZ 527 ). Prophet River right away sent me the other box which had 2 new "rear rings". Now I have almost $300 of rings I have not paid for. ( I sent all the extras back ) That sort of service I call excellent ! Thanks Prophet River
northbranchon
Member
- Location
- SE Ontario
Never had an issue when I em’d to enquire about used guns a couple times. Seem very professional
- Location
- Edmonton Area Ab, Candle Lake Sk
In 2017
I purchased 9 rifles from PR, none of these were available at Cabelas.
3 handguns PR price was better then Cabelas
4 Sawarovski scopes again PR had them and the price was better.
Ammo,dies, brass at very competitive prices, most important they either had it in stock or could order it in for me.
In my experience Cabelas Canada mail order service sucks. PR is superb.
I watch prices however dealers such as PR that offer great service will always have my support vs the box stores.
FYI Cabelas Moncton locked their doors today, so much for the bargains
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I purchased 9 rifles from PR, none of these were available at Cabelas.
3 handguns PR price was better then Cabelas
4 Sawarovski scopes again PR had them and the price was better.
Ammo,dies, brass at very competitive prices, most important they either had it in stock or could order it in for me.
In my experience Cabelas Canada mail order service sucks. PR is superb.
I watch prices however dealers such as PR that offer great service will always have my support vs the box stores.
FYI Cabelas Moncton locked their doors today, so much for the bargains
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Potato boy
Regular
- Location
- North of the mountain
Great service for me, awesome actually
I love PR. Very professional and returned my phone call about scope rings. I find they bring in quality firearms that the big box stores don't. From my experience, if you have a problem when dealing with them chances are you're the problem.
kelseyscooter1
Regular
- Location
- Central Alberta
Prophet River has treated me well. I had an issue, and was treated very well!
Cabelas regular prices are higher, not disputing that. Their regular sales are better because PR doesn't drop their prices very often. Cabelas weekly flyers drive their sales and I don't pay regular price. I buy when the price is right. I prefer the difference in money to be in my pocket. The regular priced business model is dead. Look at how Amazon is doing.
- Location
- Edmonton Area Ab, Candle Lake Sk
While Cabelas.ca may have lower prices however their selection of firearms , optics , reloading supplies is very vanilla. They seldom carry anything I'm interested in .
PR has a overwhelming selection, as well as the ability to bring in speciality products. Try ordering something from Cabelas that isn't in their catalogue.
I support retailers that support me.
I'm quite certain with my past dealings at Cabelas they don't appreciate my business.
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PR has a overwhelming selection, as well as the ability to bring in speciality products. Try ordering something from Cabelas that isn't in their catalogue.
I support retailers that support me.
I'm quite certain with my past dealings at Cabelas they don't appreciate my business.
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winchester1852
CGN Regular
- Location
- Rain out west
Prophet river has to be the best retailer in my opinion, high end products and the service to go along with it
