buckhorn250 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Was at the show yesterday and heard that SAIL is setting up a location this fall accross from BPS. Can anyone confirm? Would be nice to get some healthy competition going. Edited February 21, 2011 by buckhorn250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 No idea, but I was at the one in Ottawa this weekend. It would be nice to have another option in the gta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armz Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Just found this article and it mentions two locations coming to the Toronto area. More competition is usually a great thing. http://www.ottawacit...3250/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 That is cool. I'd like to see a store open East of Toronto, but wonder what effect that would have on Gagnon's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I wouldnt get too excited, anyone that has been in the SAIL in the Trainyards in Ottawa will know, its not that special. Although the competition would help with BPS, BPS's selection destroys Sail's selection. Just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I second you on that Mike.I live 5 minutes from Sail in Brossard Que, and i drive all the way to Montreal for Le Baron.Sail has the bare basics, lots of designer outdoors wear and camping stuff, but the fishing dept lacks choice for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Yes, there is a SAIL coming to Toronto (Vaughan) and Oshawa. The one in Oshawa is apparently going to be beside the Walmart on Stevenson Rd, which is literally 2 mins from Gagnon's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Yes, there is a SAIL coming to Toronto (Vaughan) and Oshawa. The one in Oshawa is apparently going to be beside the Walmart on Stevenson Rd, which is literally 2 mins from Gagnon's. Stoty is right and yes near BPS as well.It will effect Gagnon's and my shop as well being 10 minutes away but Gagnon's has been around a long time with a loyal following and I think they and myself will be just fine,take care of your customer and they will take care of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMASSE Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Stoty is right and yes near BPS as well.It will effect Gagnon's and my shop as well being 10 minutes away but Gagnon's has been around a long time with a loyal following and I think they and myself will be just fine,take care of your customer and they will take care of you. HIRK where is your shop. I live in oshawa and wouldnt mind checking it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I don't think anyone has to worry about Sail. These are the same people who have no fishing items in their online catalogue in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 HIRK where is your shop. I live in oshawa and wouldnt mind checking it out He's in Courtice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 For me selection is king, price is a very close second, custommer service is nice when you need it, but I won't pay more for not the exact thing I want, just cause someone is smiling. Personally BPS doesn't meet any of those the color selection of the lures I use I have to drive around or buy online, the sales at bps are good, if sail puts up a pricematch and has good sales and good customer service then bps may finally be forced to smarten up in customer service area. I was hoping gander mountain or cabelas would open up near the gta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglerspro Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 As far as I'm concerned I keep my money in Canada and support local Canadian business as much as I can, it's better for all of us. Normally your small local tackle shops will provide you with better service and better advice on local fishing when you need it and you dont have to drive very far to get it. Try getting that at BPS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 As far as I'm concerned I keep my money in Canada and support local Canadian business as much as I can, it's better for all of us. Normally your small local tackle shops will provide you with better service and better advice on local fishing when you need it and you dont have to drive very far to get it. Try getting that at BPS... I hear you on that Graham, I have been meaning to drop into your shop and talk to you about a fly rod set up for Pike and Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglerspro Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I hear you on that Graham, I have been meaning to drop into your shop and talk to you about a fly rod set up for Pike and Bass. I've got new fly rods coming in in March and what I don't have I can order for you. I'll be in most days until I start getting busy with guiding in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexstar Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Passed by Chrislea today and saw a Sail Opening Soon sign. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mr&doflg=ptk&sll=43.793309,-79.541788&sspn=0.006474,0.01929&ie=UTF8&ll=43.794595,-79.541788&spn=0.006474,0.01929&z=16 good to see a new competitor as a consumer. Edited March 23, 2011 by nexstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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