Be Careful Shopping Online. 2024
bigbill reply :
Know the new list price of what your looking for. Some sellers don't know the exact value of there fishing equipment. Some tend to over price it. Example I was just browsing for a reel. The seller says $39. I found a brand new one for $29. The savings is above the dollar menu and beyond a happy, happy meal. Before you buy online check the present list prices. It's just a search that can save you $$$. Watch out for the auction sights.
Starchalopakis reply :
In this digital life we now live in , there is no reason to not be doing your HW and checking comparable prices. Kind of goes without saying doesn't it?
bigfruits reply :
if its the spincast reel, dont do it!
Jrob78 reply :
So what you're saying is I should buy the item with the lower price? Interesting concept.
John G reply :
They are not "overpricing" it because they don't know the value, they are "overpricing" it to make more money.
poisonokie reply :
What gets me is seeing a $150 reel readily available on the same site for $99 being priced by someone else at $350. Surely no one is THAT idiotic...
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 5:49 AM, poisonokie said:What gets me is seeing a $150 reel readily available on the same site for $99 being priced by someone else at $350. Surely no one is THAT idiotic...
i notice that on Amazon 
poisonokie reply :
Maybe I should put everything I own (and some things I don't) up for sale at some ridiculously inflated price...
rippin-lips reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 5:00 AM, Jrob78 said:So what you're saying is I should buy the item with the lower price? Interesting concept.
I saw his post earlier before anyone commented on it. I think Bill might be sippin' the hooch.
WPCfishing reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 6:00 AM, rippin-lips said:I saw his post earlier before anyone commented on it. I think Bill might be sippin' the hooch.
A most excellent observation!
WPCfishing reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 3:06 AM, bigbill said:Know the new list price of what your looking for. Some sellers don't know the exact value of there fishing equipment. Some tend to over price it. Example I was just browsing for a reel. The seller says $39. I found a brand new one for $29. The savings is above the dollar menu and beyond a happy, happy meal. Before you buy online check the present list prices. It's just a search that can save you $$$. Watch out for the auction sights.
Bill, Don't worry about it.. You won't remember where the awesome reel is in a few days.. Then you'll forget you even own it. But, you got a good deal buddy.
lol
JustinU1X reply :
I usually look on TW to see the retail price. Plus they usually have the lowest price. Then I head to a place like Amazon to get the really good deals.
There's lots of resources online. You should always check for deals before pulling the trigger on something.
Raul reply :
I wonder what kind of quality you get out of a 29 dollars reel .....
IAY reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 7:48 AM, Raul said:I wonder what kind of quality you get out of a 29 dollars reel .....
I don't remember how much it cost, but I used my little green Shakespear combo for good 10 years without maintenance.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 3:06 AM, bigbill said:Know the new list price of what your looking for. Some sellers don't know the exact value of there fishing equipment. Some tend to over price it. Example I was just browsing for a reel. The seller says $39. I found a brand new one for $29. The savings is above the dollar menu and beyond a happy, happy meal. Before you buy online check the present list prices. It's just a search that can save you $$$. Watch out for the auction sights.
Keitech changed the MSRP on their Swing Impact Fats; example3.8" from $7.49 to $5.99 a pack back in July but many places still charging $7.49
deaknh03 reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 7:48 AM, Raul said:I wonder what kind of quality you get out of a 29 dollars reel .....
Ask Bill instead of making snide comments.
MikeFL52 reply :
A member here clued me in to a few clearance rods at the St Croix website, $89 there and free shipping, same rod at other sites $150, plus shipping, plus extra shipping for bulk item..................Yes it pays to shop around before pulling the trigger.
Evan K reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 6:41 AM, WPCfishing said:Bill, Don't worry about it.. You won't remember where the awesome reel is in a few days.. Then you'll forget you even own it. But, you got a good deal buddy.
lol
A little mean, what? Perhaps not all of us have a ton of experience shopping online? Or become a bit forgetful of fishing tackle when going through tough times? Sure, it seems super obvious to 99% of us, but that doesn't mean we have to be mocking.
Your comment does not come across as friendly banter.
WPCfishing reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 9:15 AM, Evan K said:A little mean, what? Perhaps not all of us have a ton of experience shopping online? Or become a bit forgetful of fishing tackle when going through tough times? Sure, it seems super obvious to 99% of us, but that doesn't mean we have to be mocking.
Your comment does not come across as friendly banter.
You don't know Bill... Stick around, He's a blast.
bigbill reply :
It's just a reminder to shop around and know the list prices
There are some great deals out there. Shop smart.
If you want to be mean that's ok too. Maybe you pushed the "buy it now" button before checking out other deals. Now your pennies short for a happy meal. Save $$ eat better.
Sometimes we need a memory jogger. A refresh.
WPCfishing reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 10:26 AM, bigbill said:It's just a reminder to shop around and know the list prices
There are some great deals out there. Shop smart.
If you want to be mean that's ok too. Maybe you pushed the "buy it now" button before checking out other deals. Now your pennies short for a happy meal. Save $$ eat better.
Sometimes we need a memory jogger. A refresh.
No matter what you say I'm not eating a McDonalds Burger..
bigbill reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 8:59 AM, deaknh03 said:Ask Bill instead of making snide comments.
I used a cheaper spinning reel as a example. Not a top shelf reel but it works.
I gave the family diawa spinning reels on nice bass rods for Christmas. They were used by the family a lot. My family could care less about cost as long as they can fish with it.
This Christmas I'm thinking about a spinnerbait setup and a pre made c-rig Setup with senkos/bizzbaits/brushogs. I want to take them to the next level.
Shopping smart allows me to help them.
bigbill reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 5:53 AM, pgersumky said:i notice that on Amazon
Amazon had rattle traps for $14 when TW had them for around $6. I purchased five.
No eating at McDonald's that day I ate at a mom n pops local greasy spoon. I saved big-time. Lol
WPCfishing reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 10:44 AM, bigbill said:Amazon had rattle traps for $14 when TW had them for around $6. I purchased five.
No eating at McDonald's that day I ate at a mom n pops local greasy spoon. I saved big-time. Lol
I'm a Rat l Trap fan too.. My recent favorites are the Nova colors.. Did you pay the price in the morning after eating the greasy stuff?
bigbill reply :
Scrambled eggs with sausage, toast, coffee.
The more we save the more we can buy.
bigbill reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 10:35 AM, WPCfishing said:No matter what you say I'm not eating a McDonalds Burger..
Grilled chicken, not to shabby.
hatrix reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 7:48 AM, Raul said:I wonder what kind of quality you get out of a 29 dollars reel .....
You get a Trion of course. Everyone knows that.
Some of this ish and comments lately are out there.
You will always find the cheapest price online for almost anything versus buying it in person. Not everyone finds the same prices though and a lot depends on you Internet savyness and knowing where and how to find what you want. Anyone can find a cheaper price but are you sure it is the cheapest there is?
fishballer06 reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 8:20 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:Keitech changed the MSRP on their Swing Impact Fats; example3.8" from $7.49 to $5.99 a pack back in July but many places still charging $7.49
I'm aware. I placed an order on one website this week that has a 15% promotion and I wanted to order more Fats, only to find they still had the old price...
bigbill reply :
Be aware of the click on lower price then remember to make sure it's correct at the checkout. The bait and switch prices are a common rip off.
WPCfishing reply :
On 10/31/2015 at 12:37 AM, bigbill said:Be aware of the click on lower price then remember to make sure it's correct at the checkout. The bait and switch prices are a common rip off.
Ok here's one for you Bill, I just bought an Iaconelli 74-6.. I got a fair deal but I'll be very disappointed if after my first catch the rod doesn't start yelling, screaming and grip pumping.
tomustang reply :
On 10/31/2015 at 9:54 AM, WPCfishing said:Ok here's one for you Bill, I just bought an Iaconelli 74-6.. I got a fair deal but I'll be very disappointed if after my first catch the rod doesn't start yelling, screaming and grip pumping.
I'd be more disappointed if the rod doesn't self-break if you catch an undersized bass. 
bigbill reply :
No screaming, no yelling send it back,,,,,,,
Don't tease me I been looking at a IKE rod...
NJSalt reply :
On 10/30/2015 at 7:48 AM, Raul said:I wonder what kind of quality you get out of a 29 dollars reel .....
I bet you'd get more out of the $39 model 
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