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Yeti bails on NRA
Florida Sportsman ^ | 4/20/2018 | limitless

Posted on 04/21/2018 6:19:57 AM PDT by Elderberry

The National Rifle Association is targeting YETI after the Texas-based maker of high-dollar cups and coolers dropped its sponsorship of the Friends of NRA Foundation Banquet and Auction events around the country, according to an alert issued by NRA Florida lobbyist Marion Hammer today. The YETI coolers “have been a hot item for sportsmen” at the events for years, according to Hammer’s alert.

“Suddenly, without prior notice, YETI has declined to do business with The NRA Foundation saying they no longer wish to be an NRA vendor, and refused to say why. They will only say they will no longer sell products to The NRA Foundation. That certainly isn’t sportsmanlike. In fact, YETI should be ashamed. They have declined to continue helping America’s young people enjoy outdoor recreational activities. These activities enable them to appreciate America and enjoy our natural resources with wholesome and healthy outdoor recreational and educational programs,” the alert reads. “In this day and age, information is power. We thought you needed this information.”

The NRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization, according to the alert, which also includes a link to YETI’s online contact service/.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Local News; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: banglist; nra; yeti
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To: Dr. Sivana

From a distance the font on the Salt Life logo reads Slut Life.


121 posted on 04/21/2018 9:57:54 AM PDT by Rebelbase ( Zoo + Prison + Circus = Public Shool)
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To: Elderberry

Me email to the tards in Austin

“.............

I’m very disapppointed in your decision regarding the NRA

I OWN SEVEN OF YOUR COLSTERS

ONE OF YOUR 8 PACK HOPPERS

TWO RAMBLERS

AND A LARGE ROADIE

PLUS APPAREL STUFF MY FIVE KIDS PICK UP FROM TIME TO TIME

do you know your market, I don’t think so

Leftists rarely buy your stuff except maybe some old growth weepers from time to time

Go on any big sports fisherman or a deer camp or road crew with a budget

That’s your market and it ain’t San Francisco

The left wants to ban guns because it fears those of us with them because as long as we’re armed we can resist their mindless attempts to impose their politically correct will on us

And you just chose sides

And it’s not the side that buys your rather pricey but well made product

So I’m out....you’re not the only choice

No balls

I mean if Fed Ex and the Pillow Man can hang tough why can’t you?

Austin Texas which I visited two weeks ago is lovely but it’s not America ...not by a long shot


122 posted on 04/21/2018 10:08:32 AM PDT by wardaddy (As a southerner I've never trusted the Grand Old Party.....any questions?)
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To: 9422WMR
But really, who needs a cooler that will keep ice for a couple of days?

You don't camp in warm weather, miles from a convenience store much do you?

That said, the only Yeti cooler I have was a raffle prize. It is boldly embossed "Friends of NRA" on the lid.

123 posted on 04/21/2018 10:30:06 AM PDT by Professional Engineer (This account has been banned or suspended.)
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To: Third Person
Bad move, Yeti.

ENGEL makes a better, cheaper cooler:

http://thecoolerbox.com/coolers-better-than-yeti/

I was looking to upgrade the coolers on my boat.

Now I know IT WILL NOT BE YETI.
124 posted on 04/21/2018 10:30:24 AM PDT by golux
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To: Elderberry

Ozark makes a similar line of products for much less money — available at Walmart

From “Our History” at http://ozarkoutdoor.com/

Ozark Outdoor Supply is a small, quaint outdoor specialty retailer located in the Heights in Little Rock, Arkansas. We’ve been providing Arkansans with high quality outdoor clothing and equipment for over 40 years now, but our philosophy remains the same: to provide you with the products, services and knowledge to help you get the most out of all your outdoor adventures!

The majority of our products carry extensive warranties from the manufacturer. You can rest assured that if you have a problem with a product, the manufacturer or Ozark will do everything possible to correct the situation. We are fully committed to servicing what we sell.

“We don’t just sell outdoor gear… we use it”.

I use their stuff — it’s well made.


125 posted on 04/21/2018 10:59:58 AM PDT by grayeagle
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To: Ancient Man

Ain’t that the truth. I can’t believe the number of snowflakes I see going around wearing “Yeti” ball caps and T-shirts. It’s a friggin’ ice chest for crying out loud. “Yeti” bumper stickers on cars is how I identify the severely retarded living among us.


126 posted on 04/21/2018 11:11:20 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (#NotARussianBot)
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To: Elderberry
Well...they just lost my business.

And I have taken the time to tell them why, also.

Chinese-made crap anyway.

Overpriced, ineffective.

The only think I really used was the 20 ounce cup.

No more.

127 posted on 04/21/2018 11:11:38 AM PDT by OldSmaj (The only thing washed on a filthy liberal is their damned brains.)
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To: Elderberry; PROCON; Gamecock; SaveFerris

And here I thought Yeti was a myth, much like his North American cousin, the Sasquatch.


128 posted on 04/21/2018 11:15:22 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Afterguard

“I just bought a second Yeti travel coffee cup last week.”

I would think one week is well within the time to be able to return it. Tell them you tried to use it but it smelled like Hillary — cabbage, farts, and urine.


129 posted on 04/21/2018 11:22:21 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Have an A-1 day.)
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To: Elderberry

And the boycott list grows ever
longer...


130 posted on 04/21/2018 11:24:41 AM PDT by Lean-Right (Eat More Moose)
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To: clintonh8r; Drew68
I can't but giggle when I see the Slut Life stickers.
131 posted on 04/21/2018 11:32:47 AM PDT by golux
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To: Elderberry

It would be awesome...awesome!....if David Camera Hogg got an endorsement deal with Yeti.

“I’m not always an obnoxious little prick, but when I am...which is almost all the time...I’m an obnoxious little prick with a Yeti!”


132 posted on 04/21/2018 11:59:39 AM PDT by clintonh8r (Truth is hate speech to those who hate the truth.)
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To: Elderberry

I see lots of sporting goods stores quit stocking their items.


133 posted on 04/21/2018 12:19:35 PM PDT by vpintheak (Freedom is not equality; and equality is not freedom!)
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To: Larry Lucido

I need to find a sasquatch brand cooler.


134 posted on 04/21/2018 1:11:47 PM PDT by Gamecock (In church today, we so often find we meet only the same old world, not Christ and His Kingdom. AS)
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To: clintonh8r

“I’ve never understood all the pickups I see with Yeti stickers on the windows. Really? Brand loyalty to a frikkin’ cooler?”

because buying a sticker and pretending you have a yeti cooler is MUCH cheaper than actually BUYING a yeti cooler?


135 posted on 04/21/2018 2:15:47 PM PDT by catnipman ( Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: Elderberry

I guess they are counting on every gang banger in the ‘hood with a gun is going out to buy a Yeti.


136 posted on 04/21/2018 2:18:38 PM PDT by depressed in 06 (60 in '18.)
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To: rktman

Cabela’s makes similar products that are half the price.


137 posted on 04/21/2018 2:25:15 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: mad_as_he$$

Mavericks styrofoam works just fine. Lol.


138 posted on 04/21/2018 6:39:54 PM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: Elderberry

I have had good luck with Ozark Trail products. They work well and cost a fraction of Yeti price.


139 posted on 04/21/2018 6:49:44 PM PDT by jospehm20
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To: clintonh8r

Ithey think it’s a “im rich and hip” mark. I always thought it was their sign of stupid. Same with guys talking at work about cooking on their green egg. Dumb. If I can’t cook on a Webber how is using a $1000 grill going to make me awesome. Can’t rationalize it but that’s just me. Now yeti booting the NRA, the dumb over payers I know also own guns so again stupid. Just so much stupid going on. I can only hope it’s terminal but I think not.


140 posted on 04/21/2018 8:31:26 PM PDT by wgmalabama (The government murdered Robert LaVoy Finicum - what makes you think you are not next?)
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