Bass Pro Shop ALERT!!!

[DJRojek]

On April 03, 2000 I placed a $163.00 order with Cabela's. On April 04, 2000 I placed a $156.00 order with Bass Pro Shops. Both orders had about 16 items on them. I placed the PBS order over the phone as there web site was down. I placed the Cabela order online. I will post details as my orders are received.
I placed a $69.00 online order with Mepps on March 23, 2000 and received my complete order and a few extras (book, lure, patch) 10 days later.

[eyewinder]

My experience with Reeds this past fall/winter was not as good.
I ordered four tipups--I received four items that weren't tipups (electric fish-on alarms or something like that), but the invoice in the package was for tipups.
I called & told Reeds of the problem and received response similar to Trophy's: "Send them back and we'll send tipups and pay postage."
I finally (approximately 2-3 months after placing original order) received the tipups, but no postage reimbursement.
Probably won't order from Reeds again--there are too many other catalog and retail outlets to put up with that sort of frustration.

Good orderin'!
eyewinder

[eyewinder]

Neal/CO:
Scheel's opened a store in Lincoln, NE, last week.
They stock an excellent selection of walleye gear, but I've heard some bass fishermen crying. The prices are not astoundingly low, nor are they astoundingly high. The store fills a niche for me. When I "need" something in particular, I can drive across town & find it. They stock quality, name-brand gear that I can't find in either Bass Pro or Cabela's (Wave Tamer drift bags, planer board tamers, bottom bouncer tamers, Beckman landing nets, a wall of Northland jigs & baits, etc.).
They also have a beautiful area devoted to firearms (new & old), a nice selection of Terry Redlin art. . .I could go on & on.
If you're ever in town for Buffs vs. Huskers, be sure to visit.

Good shoppin'!
eyewinder

Got my aqua-view jr. from reeds without any problems, but seemed kind of like there not set up for mail-order. Seems to me they should get a system set for phone sales.

[DJRojek]

On April 07, 2000 I received one of the three orders from Cabela's. No problems with the order (three items).
On April 07, 2000 I received my order from Bass Pro Shops. Out of twenty-seven items ordered one was missing and I had a double of another. I called BPS customer service and was told to keep the doubled item ($5.99) and they will ship the missing item ($2.69) soon. I guess if I receive the missing item I'll be doing good.
I still have two more orders from Cabela's coming.

Work Little, Fish Hard

[Dobblr_86]

I had a simmilar problem....But much differnt. Bass pro had shipped my product but I never recieved it....To my disabliefe they told me that I even sighned for it. It was a order for $300. But someone else signed for it. To say I was mad would be a understatement! I called and they said that I have to file a police report and give them the # so that They could ship my product too me.

Hey folks, this is the year 2000. Customer service is a thing of the past. Better get used to it. Warranty's mean nothing nowdays. Guarantees are not worth the paper they are written on. Craftsmanship is a thing of the past. You do not have to "be good" at anything, you only have to have good marketing. It is cheaper to replace than repair. Must I go on or do you get the picture? BSP doesn't give a crap whether YOU boycott them. They are in a world market now (thanks to the internet) so one person's business ($135) means nothing to them. And, things ain't gonna get any better!!! - Kevin in CO

[DJRojek]

On April 08, 2000 I received part of my BPS. Complete and in good shape. I should be receiving my Cabela and the rest of my BPS order soon!

[DJRojek]

On April 10, 2000 I received my final orders from Cabelas and BPS. With the exception of one mis-cue from BPS (see above) my orders have been complete and on time. Perhaps they have been reading these posts! I would place future orders from both of these companys.

Work Little, Fish Hard