Hunting Washington Forum

Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: gooeydruid on May 19, 2009, 01:23:59 AM

Title: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: gooeydruid on May 19, 2009, 01:23:59 AM: Anyone get anything good at the GI Joes going out of business sales?
Stopped by today (Mon, 5/18) and they had ammo at 40% off, guns 30%, tackle 50%, everything else 60%.

I got:
Remington 700 SPS .270 WSM for $360, normally $520, and the salesman threw in a set of free Leupold mounting bases and scope rings.
Columbia River Knifes and Tools skinning knife, normally $50, got it for like $18 or so.
Rivers West H2P Ambush Jacket, normally $229, got it for $89.
Wolverine hunting boots, normally $99, got them for $59.
Tons of ammo (303 british, turkey load shells, steel load upland shells, .270 rounds) for 40% off. They had quite a bit of 7mm left when I was there, and some shells of various assortments. Lots of 303 British left.
Cedar w/ leather handle ammo case, normally $45, paid around $22 I think.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: gooeydruid on May 19, 2009, 01:25:29 AM: I'm off to Cabelas tomorrow to pick up a scope for the new .270 WSM, hopefully I can find something cheap and decent, too broke after buying all of that stuff. Leaning towards the Pine Ridge 3-9x40 or 3-9x50 scopes, they're about the nicest ones in my price range.
Hopefully I can find some 38 special rounds there too, haven't seen any in stores for months in any Wal-Marts, Sportsman's, etc.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: bowhunterforever on May 19, 2009, 01:38:25 AM: How long is the sale on for?
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: gooeydruid on May 19, 2009, 07:40:25 AM: They're only open for 9 more days until they close their doors forever.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Hillbilly270 on May 19, 2009, 07:44:41 AM: why wouldn't you wait and save some money to put a nice scope on that nice gun you just bought?
its kinda like dating the hottest chick in shcool but her vaj-j is sewn shut......looks really nice but it aint worth a damn if ya can't use it right.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: gooeydruid on May 19, 2009, 08:06:26 AM: Something along the lines of a Leupold Rifleman 3-9x40 w/ long range duplex or a Nikon Buckmaster series?
I am considering springing for one of those options, but I refuse to spend more than $250 on a scope. Getting ready to start grad school and if the money isn't there I can't spend it. Once grad school is over its a different story...
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Wacenturion on May 19, 2009, 08:46:03 AM: Check Cabelas bargain barn before you go upstairs to look at scopes. Sometimes you can save a bundle on optics.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: jackelope on May 19, 2009, 08:51:05 AM: i like to consider used scopes as a way of saving a couple bucks. check 24hourcampfire.com
lots of leupold scopes for sale there...keep an eye peeled and you can find a deal.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: whacker1 on May 19, 2009, 09:08:28 AM: Quote
its kinda like dating the hottest chick in shcool but her vaj-j is sewn shut......looks really nice but it aint worth a damn if ya can't use it right

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

On to the subject - the sale is winding down and the stores are pretty picked over. I picked up a couple of Lamiglas salmon rods for my dad and a buddy. I bought myself an 8'6" GL2 steelhead rod. I bought some other odds and ends in the clothes and camping stuff.

I was going to go back now that it is 50% - 70% off to see what else I can find.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Alpine Mojo on May 20, 2009, 06:28:10 PM: The Federal Way Joes still had a couple dozen boxes of 303 British left as of two days ago. All by itself on an otherwise empty shelf.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: littlebuf on May 20, 2009, 08:43:01 PM: i just picked up a jack in the box for a little more than 50 bucks, last one on the shelf. i feel i scored on that one
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: BC CHASER on May 20, 2009, 09:12:44 PM: A few Swaro scopes, 2 loomis rods, 3 abu reels, tons of maxima line, pounds of hooks, several dozen different types of lures, ammo ammo and more ammo, a couple of coffin blinds and the camo grass for them, 4 new sets of camo and a lot of extras, several dozen decoys, game calls, and lord knows what else! I have given them over 4g's in the last month and a half!
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: littlebuf on May 20, 2009, 09:21:24 PM: well it kinda sounds like joes scored on you BC :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: wints13 on May 20, 2009, 09:24:48 PM: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Bean Counter on May 21, 2009, 09:16:25 AM: I passed up a bow that was 40% off their normal price. Had it been a complete package, I probably would have gone for it, but it only seemed to be a 'good' deal, not a 'screaming' deal. :twocents:
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: StanwoodSpartan on May 21, 2009, 01:55:27 PM: Got a package deal for a Legacy Howa M-1500 with Nikko Sterling Nighteater scope. After said and done, $350. Came home and ran out the msrp on the package, came out to around $740 plus tax. So I got it about 50% off!!
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Kent Hunter on May 21, 2009, 11:57:52 PM: $200 for a Stevens 22-250 at the Kent store today.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: woodswalker on May 22, 2009, 05:12:15 AM: foodsaver vacuum sealer and a cuber/slicer, some 303 Brit ammo and some camo.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: JBar on May 22, 2009, 07:31:23 AM: Rumor through one of the stores was they were really trying to get rid of all the guns by Sunday and they were going to possibly drop the prices today! Leaving work early to drop by and see what they have, they were bringing about 15 guns from another store yesterday on my way out of there.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on May 22, 2009, 07:38:30 AM: Anyone know if Joes has any pressure washers???
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: backwoods_boy on May 22, 2009, 07:47:27 AM: Got a really nice range finder for a 100$ off. got about 4-5 pieces of camo all 50% off and got a dozen mallard decoys for 18$.
i think i did pretty good.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Antlershed on May 22, 2009, 11:46:52 AM: I'm gonna run up to the Lakewood store after work and see if they have any guns i can't live without. This could be bad...today was payday ...
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: WAcoueshunter on May 22, 2009, 11:54:04 AM: Anybody know which westside stores still have guns? Went to the Seattle store yesterday and they had none.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Crunchy on May 22, 2009, 12:23:42 PM: I'm headed to the Puyallup store in an hour. The Kent east hill store did not have any guns, and limited archery stuff
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: coop2424 on May 22, 2009, 01:48:56 PM: I just picked up a pair of Danner Pronghorns for 75.00. Not exactly what I was looking for but could not pass on them.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: actionshooter on May 22, 2009, 05:09:48 PM: Lakewood only had 2 guns left today, I did buy 10 boxes of 7WSM mag, federal premium. Very happy about that!
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Antlershed on May 22, 2009, 05:29:55 PM: Quote from: actionshooter on May 22, 2009, 05:09:48 PM
Lakewood only had 2 guns left today, I did buy 10 boxes of 7WSM mag, federal premium. Very happy about that!
Yep, I called them on my lunch so I didn't waste my time driving up there.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Mookie on May 22, 2009, 07:58:35 PM: Spokane store is down to fishing tackle, car stuff and clothes. If you want scope rings and mounts for Savage, Remington, Ruger and more they have leupold, lots of them. Some black powder and archery. No firearms or scopes whatsoever.

I got a Limbsaver pad, regular $36, a nice forest service map, regular $16, and a Nomad MX3 predator call for $35.

The have a really nice dual rifle case for $140, - 50%, but the bottom was all scratched up and the canvas was torn. They would not go any lower, I don't need it that bad.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: WonkyWapiti on May 24, 2009, 09:29:21 PM: I was looking for a muzzleloader and the Kent and Issaquah stores had no guns, I assume they were moved elsewhere but the clerk I talked to had no idea.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Mookie on May 25, 2009, 12:46:39 AM: Quote from: WonkyWapiti on May 24, 2009, 09:29:21 PM
I assume they were moved elsewhere but the clerk I talked to had no idea.
The guy who checked me out said he had been hired on specifically for the going out of business sale.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: GEARHEAD on May 25, 2009, 09:29:27 AM: Found a SWAROVSKI 80mm STS High definition spotting/field scope. it was hidden away and i came accross it by accident. i checked the net and its about the same price everywhere, 2850 to 2950, so i hauled a$$ back to the store and got it at 1650 plus tax. its for sale by they way, check the classified.
also got a 36lb EZ anchor, large bouy, pully and anchor cradle, for 125.
got a stevens .223 for 260 plus tax, already took some yotes with it. surprised at its accuracy, which is very good.
also scored on a gps that retails at walmart for 199, i got it at 89. now i just gotta learn how to use it, aughhhhh.
Title: Re: Anybody score big at the GI Joes going out of business sale?
Post by: Jerry on June 01, 2009, 12:21:12 PM: A buddy of mine up in Seattle got $3,000 (yep, that's three thousand dollars)worth of lures, plugs, spinners, etc for $600 On May 28th. He said his receipt was about 10' long.

He also said that his wife was very understanding...... :chuckle: