ColdH20guy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I guess $19 looks cheaper in print than putting $20.sneaky buggers...not going this year like alot of others... just a reminder as well that Tromblys Tackle Box in Orillia will be having their spring sale as well.. April 8, 9, & 10th, 2011..just in time for the Perch Festival the following weekend! thanks guys....soft water is coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) not going Edited March 11, 2011 by BUSTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 When gasoline prices spike like this and inflation rises I just cut out these luxuries and save my income for more important things, like gas to go fishing..... Sportsmen shows peaked years ago IMHO.....now they are mostly cash grab venues. I'm with you on this Bob. With the internet, and WFN, you can stay up to date on the innovations in the industry, right in your own living room.Plus, with all the major sporting stores syncing their sales around these shows,there is really no reason to attend them either. I saw no real bargains at the montreal show a few weeks ago, and will not be going back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 saying this tounge in cheek... come on guys come out to suport a not for profit corparation . the cnss is not for profit.. but they went corporation so you cant see where they spend there money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I don't wanna know about you "broke back" students in Lindsay, just saying... Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdH20guy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 saying this tounge in cheek... come on guys come out to suport a not for profit corparation . the cnss is not for profit.. but they went corporation so you cant see where they spend there money this makes no sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 saying this tounge in cheek... come on guys come out to suport a not for profit corparation . the cnss is not for profit.. but they went corporation so you cant see where they spend there money Non profit doesn't mean they don't take the money to pay for things...like the event. You can not simple put a excuse on it to spend the $20 for the show and as other's said 10 or 15 for parking on top of that. Gouging the price because they have people attend so they know they will pay. I suspect a drop in attendance this year and a price drop next year. I guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Some of the regular tackle shops are not going to be there either. Just means more space for the T-shirt, first aid and sock vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beertech Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Yeah i heard grimsby tackle and fishing world are not going this year. Myself i prefer the spring sales at the local shops anyways Some of the regular tackle shops are not going to be there either. Just means more space for the T-shirt, first aid and sock vendors. Edited March 11, 2011 by beertech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Some of the regular tackle shops are not going to be there either. Just means more space for the T-shirt, first aid and sock vendors. The only tackle retailer we had this year in Montreal was LeBarons. No Sail or any of the other great shops we have locally. I think the cost of booths plus declining attendance is keepinu the bigger players away. I did notice that there was a booth where they were selling Tupperware and bed sheets Figure that one out. At least the cost was only 13 bucks for tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 The only tackle retailer we had this year in Montreal was LeBarons. No Sail or any of the other great shops we have locally. I think the cost of booths plus declining attendance is keepinu the bigger players away. I did notice that there was a booth where they were selling Tupperware and bed sheets Figure that one out. At least the cost was only 13 bucks for tickets. Paul, you'll never see Le Baron and Sail (Baron Sport) in the same building. You've got to know the history of those two companies. We'll talk about that sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I never go anymore but when I did go i found that there is free parking at Ontario Place just acros the Lakeshore Rd. . A short hike up and over the bridge for sure but I like walking and $15 to park and $19 to get in is a no go for me. Come to think of it $19 is a no go period. This year and last it has moved to the metro convention centre on front street. No free parking, but it is on the transit line and GO. I have not missed A Toronto Sportsmen show in many years as I was involved one way or another with the Gold Whistle. For me to go with my family would be about $75.00 just to get in the door.Plus gas plus a beer and a slice of pizza we are easily into a 150.00 dollar day. So I think I will go to BPS or better yet somewhere local to spend $150.00 or maybe more..I really dislike BPS but the guest speakers maybe worth the trip... There is a family pass depending on how old, and how many, "children" you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I can date my visits to the Sportsman show back into the late 60's. Several years back, the Sportsman show was a different creature. There were a lot more mom and pop lodges, tackle shops, small independent manufacturers, etc... at the show. The mezzanine was all small retailers back then. Gradually, the small vendors, and some of the larger ones, were all pushed out by the big dollar. Seems there is not that much that is centered on fishing and camping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I remember the days when it used to be held on Dixon Rd at the International Center. That was always a great trip with the oldman when I was a kid. So much stuff you could barely take it in during a single day. Now it's just more floor space with less vendors, reminds me more of a car show then a fishing show. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 no thanks i prefer local small town shows and tackle shop "open house" sales instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Nope! Will never pay that much to be pushed around, sneezed on and breathe a thousand farts. And what an insult, you have to pay almost as much to get your car in the gate as it costs for yourself...and your car didn't even ask to go! Loved it as a kid and a teen, it was an indicator to the end of winter too, but not at that price! I remember the days when it used to be held on Dixon Rd at the International Center. I'm in my fifties and only remember it being at the CNE, never on Dixon Rd., sure you're not thinking of the fishing show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I avoid the spotsmans show like the plague for all the reasons mentioned. However....this year I'll be helping out Eddie at his Attawpiskat River Adventures booth. If anyone does happen to be going stop by and say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Look in the fine print... it says, " Not valid when combined with any other offers." The Lebaron coupon does say that photocopies not accepted, I assume therefore you must get one directly from Lebaron and not proint one out off their website. This this correct? BTW, doesn't Lebaron normally have a no tax sale at Sportsman Show time? Edited March 11, 2011 by Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokestackLightnin Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I went last year after a long break from the TSS just to see the new venue. The new venue was crap. The show was terrible. In my opinion, the better deal is the BPS Classic - it has free parking, free entrance, better speakers, better deals and the mall is nice for the family. Then again, $19 for a day of exercise and entertainment isn't that bad when you consider a movie is like $13-$14 for 90 minutes or so. Charles Exactly what Charles said. The Convention Centre sucks for large shows, especially when they have it in the two areas. I think last year we looked at all the displays in one area then we walked, took a street car, went down 4 escalators, grabbed a cab and finally took a rickshaw and made it to the second area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Exactly what Charles said. The Convention Centre sucks for large shows, especially when they have it in the two areas. I think last year we looked at all the displays in one area then we walked, took a street car, went down 4 escalators, grabbed a cab and finally took a rickshaw and made it to the second area. That made me laugh. My father and I went by Caravan. Camels get really cranky when they are hungary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchslayer666 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I like fishing, I like camping, I like guns, and I like boating stuff - it's all here under 1 roof... I kinda want to go, but yeah the $40 to set foot in the place (+parking) drains the excitement for me. If it's any consolation, the Hot dog vendor outside serves up some of the best sausages and fries ever Still on the fence about going.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 It's been a long time since the last sportsman show I was to. If it is any worse than the last one they should pay you to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Don't buy beer there! There is a place just down the street that has $4 pints 4-7pm and great scenery. Including fresh Guinness some nights. Name starts with Loose. Edited March 11, 2011 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Don't buy beer there! There is a place just down the street that has $4 pints 4-7pm and great scenery. Including fresh Guinness some nights. Name starts with Loose. It's called the Loose Moose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I used to watch hockey games at the Loose Moose when I lived downtown Toronto. I loved that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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