bucktail Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Check out the fine print in the BPS reel Trade in Specials. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...el_trade_in.cfm "Shimano reels are excluded as they have decided not to support the Youth Trade in Program. Theres being a good corporate citizen!!!!!
Syn Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Can't believe a huge company like shimano with tons of money would not want to help kids in the reel program. Wonder what their excuse is. Pretty greedy if you ask me. Feeling a bit of regret on my latest purchase. Also noticed they stopped including spare spools on midrange reels like the symetre.
Fang Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 not like it costs them about $10 overseas to produce a $300 reel. Who do they think they're fooling. And that folks is why I don't buy shimano!!!!!!
ohhenrygsr Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 I think Shimano has always excluded themselves from promotions like this. But when tackle shops do have sales on Shimano's there pretty good
EC1 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Last year they had shimano as part of it. That sucks for whoever wants a shimano this year though. But I have to say, Shimano's USDM offerings aren't even all that amusing to me, apart from the CI4
JPD Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 That is in the US. As far as I know they always have and will continue to do it here in Vaughan.
MCTFisher9120 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 what the hell..the only good reel I was going to trade in was a shimano spinning reel...pisses me off now that I need to give a kid some Zebco $5 piece of crap...
MCTFisher9120 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Wait, I think I have it backwards. It's ok to bring in a reel for trade(shimano) but we can't get a new shimano reel instore....
Fisherman Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Man, sunday morning and the Whine and Jeez party is still going strong..
Syn Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Still its a dick move by Shimano. Considering the stradic now pushes just over $200. Ebay is always an option. Can get a stradic shipped for about $140-150 and warranty is still valid.
mbac31 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 I think JPD is correct . Shimano does get included here or at least it always did. To be honest they have some good rebates that exceed these anyways. I may not like some of their products but they have done an amazing job at supporting kids always and foremost out front when it comes to this.
BillM Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Did anyone see what JPD said or are we going to continue to rant and rave about the Vaughan event? lol
moemoe Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 I was planning on picking up a tekota line counter, the problem with bps is that there base prices on reels are expensive now, a tekota goes for $234, even with the special it is still $194, I know lebarons sells it for $209 all the time, and my fav local shop bills bait, always gives me great prices, I looked into BP because I got a $50 gift certicate to blow.... Same thing on other trolling reels, they sell okuma convectors for $99, where as most place are low $80's
trapshooter Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Nothing's gonna change the fact that they're the best reel manufacturer out there.
uglyfish Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Nothing's gonna change the fact that they're the best reel manufacturer out there. in your opinion... and several others. however, not in my opinion... and several others. to each their own!!
TJQ Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Thanks JP!! We wouldn't want picketers outside the store lol.
JPD Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 It always amazes me how quick people are to jump on things even when they aren't factual... They haven't been running the trade in program in the US for a few years now but here in Canada they always have. It's a testament to Shimano Canada's commitment in the sport. I think it would be impossible for anyone to argue the fact that Shimano Canada supports our passion more than any other manufacturer out there...bar none! They created and implemented the water weigh in system in tournaments for the betterment of the fisheries, work hand in hand with Queen's University biology and Dr. Bruce Tufts, support countless organizations like OFAH, CBAF and kids events. Are on the front lines with the fisheries closures going on right now... Phil Morlock is representing the fishing community at the highest level being involved in Congress and yes, he's from Shimano Canada. But hey, let's kick them while I have a soap box and a mic!
mbac31 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Well said. They have been at the front for organizations since day one. Everywhere you see a kids tournament or club you will see Shimano/Berkley always.
bucktail Posted February 21, 2010 Author Report Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Not trying to stir thngs up but if you follow the the links BPS has on there website and select the Toronto store it doesnt take you to the Canadian deals but the US deals. They have just added a banner this weekend above the specials that takes you to the Canadain March special , but the links from the Toronto store still takes you to the US March specials. I wish BPS would finally integrate the Canadian market into there website better so that I could actually use it for info and shopping, my money is as good as anyone from the USA last time I looked. Either way being a sponsor that encourages childrens future in the sport wouldnt be a bad thing anyway. Edited February 21, 2010 by bucktail
Loonietoon Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) When I was doing Fishing Tournaments for Kids, Shimano Canada along with Berkly (Pure Fishing) were 1 of the 1st to come on board and would send me anything that was needed including Rods & Reels for the Children, So pls do not criticize a company just because (in your words) does not work on the trade in's of a store.... Edited February 21, 2010 by Loonietoon
Radnine Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Did anyone see what JPD said or are we going to continue to rant and rave about the Vaughan event? lol Yah, shut up everybody and listen to the TV celeb with the Shimano contract!! Jim
TJQ Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Well Jim, that's why I would imagine, he knows whats going on with Shimano, now wouldn't it....
archie_james_c Posted February 21, 2010 Report Posted February 21, 2010 Nothing's gonna change the fact that they're the best reel manufacturer out there.
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