Grimace Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Sponsered by CTC Dave... Ah. I get it. I was just curious. I like to know these things. I hate to feel like a fool when I find out that I have been in a coversation where the other participant had motivation that I was unaware of. I like things on the up and up. This is a minor infraction, no biggy. And besides, I love CTC. I roam around the place for hours.
GBW Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 I have to vote Can. Tire too but MAN-O-MAN they need to do something on price. Walmart get's my cash before CTC does if they both have the item I'm looking for. Rather go to Gagnon's and get what I need at a better price then my local CTC's...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 In ontario I find Canadian Tire has the best selection/quality but if I cross the border into Sault, Michigan they have a pretty decent outdoors section.
Jonny Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Used to be that Canadian Tire was a "Walmart" of its day, back say in the 60's and 70's. Now they're more like SEARS, you only get a decent buy (price-wise) when things are on sale. The CTC in North Bay out-does the Walmart in selection, but not in price, I've found.
Big Cliff Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 CTC, we don't have a Walmart here in Lindsay but if we did, I'd compair prices.
Governator Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 CTC Always has a better selection and usually where I go. I only check walmart if I've been dragged there by my wife. No disrespect to anyone here but I can't stand half of walmart's customers. Then again when I checkout and spend $40 for a handful of lures I start realize I'm a sucker.
Jonny Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 No disrespect to anyone here but I can't stand half of walmart's customers. What about the other half? Have you been browsing that site that posts pictures of some of the losers that shop at Walmart? We're not all like that.
Billy Bob Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Never shopped a CT for fishing goods but I DEFINITELY have more stuff in my garage the Walmart has in their store and when it comes to hunting I have 4X the amount if not more.
SRT8 smoker craft Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 CTC for selection wallyworld for price
Pikeslayer Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) For the record Shaun, I despise CT for what it is now compared to what it used to be. A Canadian icon. Now it is pretty much on the same level as a dollar store. If this 'survey' turns out to have any ties to CTC or a sponsorship, I will be most disappointed and offended. Hope that's not the case, but maybe you should clarify I will apologize in advance if you find this personally offensive. But I will not apologize for the level of service and warranty denials and pricing rip offs that I have been subjected to at Canadian Tire. My 2 cents Regrds, Pikeslayer BTW, I pass 3 CT stores + 2 WM on my way to leBarons & Shortwave Marine. Edited February 1, 2011 by pikeslayer
craigdritchie Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Why not support an independent while there are still some left?
GBW Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 the Port Perry CTC store is great for selection. again, they need to price shop and get in line (all CTC stores) with the other retailers out there. sorry CTC folks that work there and are on here. maybe they/you can put a bug in an ear or two to smarten up?
fish_fishburn Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Here in Pembroke, crappy has the better selection but wally world has the best prices. Walley world has a lot of junk and few things I am interested in. Crappy Tire's prices are an absolute rip off. For the buying power they have they sure are not passing it on to the customer. I spend my money at the local bass shops who have what I want, and their prices are at least 25% less than Crappy. You know your getting screwed by Crappy when the little independent with 500 sq ft of retail space can beat their prices by that much. And I love them little shops that are stuffed to the roof with good tackle and gear and the owners really appreciate your business.
cram Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Canadian Tire by far. It is a little more expensive than Walmart, but to me the difference doesn't compare to the ability to one-stop shop there. I also disagree with Pigeontroller -- the CTC i shop at has a lot of top tier stuff. Its not Lebaron, but its pretty good.
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Why not support an independent while there are still some left? We did have an independant but it is very hard to support them when they are gouging. I did spend a lot of my hard earned $$$ with them though. They were 100% more expensive than comparable stores south of here. I'm sorry but there's no way I'm spending $1100 for an ice auger just to support the little guy!!!! Especially when I can get one for under $400 elsewhere. I did buy maps, bait and some tackle there though. For some reason they went out of business. Just sayin'
wildeye rainbow Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 In St T, Canadian Tire beats Walmart, hands down. however, I would look at Dixie Dairy Bar in St T for tackle & equipment 'cause they have lots of good quality stuff - at good prices too. WR
danbouck Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 however, I would look at Dixie Dairy Bar in St T for tackle & equipment 'cause they have lots of good quality stuff - at good prices too. WR x2
Rod Caster Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 Canadian Tire It's never my first choice though. I visit so many tackle shops that I can usually find exactly what i need and have a good chat with the owner. Eventually I find a good deal.
Leecher Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 Canadian Tire They seem to have a lot more to offer on their shelves then Walmart. Seems like Walmart's getting smaller every year.... but do have better price then CT, not by much but they do. Leechman
pikehunter Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 Crappy Tire, oh sorry you did say to spell it out. All right then...Canadian Tire. I believe Walmart gave it a good shot way back in the beginning when they first enered Canada but they started cutting back and back and still further back till they got to the point of only stocking the biggest selling items. Typical big box store, carry just the high volume fast moving crap. You can always tell what they are getting rid of for good, clearout pricing is the hint. I bought a bunch of meps at Wallyworld one fall day dirt cheap years ago , they never brought them back in after that so it now means a trip to Bass Pro or LeBaron's to stock up.
peterc Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) But if you had to choose between the two, which one would you choose to shop at? Canadian Tire Edited February 2, 2011 by peterc
Phranchise Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) The only money I give to CTC for fishing lures is usually Canadian Tire Money. Would rather add items to my tacklewarehouse or basspro cart as I need them and get them for a much cheaper price. I find that depending on the item, CTC is anywhere from 25-50% more expensive. Edited February 2, 2011 by Phranchise
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