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C'mon people, we all know that you cannot even buy the components to load a box of 1oz. reloads that inexpensively in the present market.
That really has nothing to do with why the big stores sometimes offer products at below what we think is the cost of production, Gary. They make decisions sometimes that seem dumb to us. Academy had boxes of 10, Rio Bismuth, 3", 1 1/4 oz., #4s, yesterday for $11.99/box, online. They knew what they were selling, and honored the purchases. I think it's a pretty good bet they were selling them below their cost. Why? Who knows? SRH The Bismuth loaded shells are niche item that is slow seller at high prices. The bottom line is box of quality steel loads is about $15 per 25.
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I don't care if they are a "niche" item or not. That has nothing to do with the point that sometimes big box stores sell items at below the cost of production. I just ordered 10 boxes of Rio Bismuth 2 3/4", no. 4s, 1 1/8 oz. for $10.48/box. That is below what I can load them for, and I've got Bismuth #4 shot sitting in the 7 lb. bottle it came in waiting to be reloaded.
To make it even HARDER to understand, the same exact loads of Rio Bismuth, except with #6 shot, are $21.99/box. There is no figuring why they do what they do. Just take advantage of it anytime you can, I say.
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They cancelled my in stock order as well as my back order.
Sucks.
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Am I the only person that actually got any shells at $27.99?
I am a little embarrassed.
All I did was walk in the store and load a cart. They were initially $64.99. I should probably take them back. Oh, wait, no returns on Ammunition.
Well, then I guess I should thank the product manager's of Cabela's for handing me $600.00 of the shareholders money.
Out there doing it best I can.
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Am I the only person that actually got any shells at $27.99?
No, you weren't. Several others have reported receiving theirs. http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=430061
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They cancelled my order as well; here is the response I received when I inquired as to why:
Our records indicate that your order was for two cases of Herter's Field and Target Loads, with the selection of 12 Gauge, 2-3/4", shot size #7.5 LR, 1 oz.
Unfortunately, an error on our web site showed this ammunition available for ordering when we did not have this specific ammunition available for purchase or backorder. This specific option is no longer shown on our web site, the #7.5 LR currently on cabelas.com is a 1-1/8 oz shot and not the 1 oz shot that was originally your order. We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience this may have caused.
I told them that 1-1/8oz would be perfectly acceptable as a substitute but I doubt I'll get any!
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Looks like they may have honored orders with existing stock but drew the line on back orders.
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My guess, having spent 35 years as a vendor to retailers is that they had a limited quantity deal from the vendor.
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The why is easy! Dead money, no sales at regular prices. You need to have money work, not sit on shelves. I must admit that the very few of us that love the old side by sides are a tiny minority.
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Hmmm, got an email this morning from them canceling my in stock order as well. Never again...Geo
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