I heard Cabela’s was now owned by Bass Pro?
Yes. And their prices went up to Scheels prices. So now I go to Scheels and use my Cabelas card.
For actual gun sales I go to independent dealers, greater selection, more knowledgeable, better prices and can order anything imaginable.
That is true.
Yes.
Yes, they are.
Several years ago Cabela's made the mistake of going public and about 25% of their stock was bought up by New York investment firms who then started to dictate sales and operations. That was when Cabela's started going downhill.
When things tanked enough Bass Pro made an offer to buy out Cabela's and take them private. They then reassured the loyal customers they would not gut Cabela's and would put them on the correct path back to what they were before and so far it has worked.
I am a big fan of Cabela's, more so than Bass Pro, and am really happy to see changes for the better. When my wife and I are on trips and see Bass Pro stores we almost always stop in and try to get something there as a thank you.