GBW Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hey all. So I'm trying to find some more info as to a FEW things I have been hearing (for about a month now) and they are from legit sources; IE legal and property owners. Has anyone else heard info about BPS looking to move from Vaughan because the Canadian Government Grant (basically 1/2 price rent since they have been there or better) is running out? They would close the store I'm told and walk free and clear from all the past business. Warranty too in Canada, I duno... They open up locations based on what the Government Grants are to give them huge discounts on rent and taxes. Hence the locations in the USA being so random too. This I DO KNOW. Any news to help here is much appreciated, thanks. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I really want to know so I can resolve any warranty issues I have pending and be done with BPS if this in fact the case. TKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I can't see them ever moving that store... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 We WILL see I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 With the amount of people packed in that store almost every day, I highly doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Having a hard time imagining that the Federal government would give grants to an American retail business to get them to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Having a hard time imagining that the Federal government would give grants to an American retail business to get them to come here. it's tax dollars at a large volume why not? look at the Obama economic action plan? the company I work for lost about $500,000 in work yearly from just the Siemens plant in downtown Hamilton moving down to Carolina I don't see why Canada would do any different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Just wait till BPS sees there hydro bill in a few years..... Increase of 33%? Going to be very hard to justify a forgiven company doing business in Ontario. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 They are building 2 more stores right now in Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Having a hard time imagining that the Federal government would give grants to an American retail business to get them to come here. You do do you... They'll do what ever it takes to make our employment statistics look better and collect income tax from those that work the new "investment". http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/icci/home.jsp Very similar plans the other way, run by various US states and cities. I could have put a plastics plant in McAllen Texas and paid no rent, nor hydro for the first 5 years.. all they wanted to know is how many square feet I wanted from 5000 to 500,000. Edited February 5, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 ahhhh So you want to know if BPS is closing down a productive outlet to get out of fixing an allegedly defective product that you may have purchased from them? Don't know what to tell you Geoff.....tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 My understanding is that location is one of the highest grossing BPS's out of the entire chain. I doubt they will close it just to avoid making good on a few warranties! I have been wrong before though, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 As Bill says,that store is always full of people.Anytime I stop in customers everywhere.If you can't make it with a busy store and location?I doubt they would just walk,but we'll have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobogo Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I doubt they will just let will sail and cabela's take all their business. I know many people from Barrie make the trip down to Vaughn to get stuff (and everywhere else) Kickingfrog, do you know where the 2 stores they are building will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggie Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Ottawa is getting a new BPS near Kanata. Dan O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Yes, Kanata and Niagara on the Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) What Roy said first time. Still cant copy paste or proper quote at work. LOL Edited February 5, 2014 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I could care less if they left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 the chinese imported crap would have to find another location to be hawked if BPS left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I could care less if they left. In other words, you care if they leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 No. I won't miss them. The store is cool inside but I still shop at the smaller stores or online. I like the carbonlite rods though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Meh, If it wasn't for the odd time a family member gives me a gift card I don't think I would ever go. So many warranty issues and return hassles its just not worth it. Not to mention the prices are typically brutal, staff rude and rarely have any stock on items on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 No. I won't miss them. The store is cool inside but I still shop at the smaller stores or online. I like the carbonlite rods though. Then you meant to say "I couldn't (could not) care less" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 We had a discussion some time back.I enjoy going in from time to time,and I find the employees pretty help full for the most part. Many here have had good experiences on returned or warranty items.I myself went for a small sleigh,called a day ahead,had lots.Arrived,sold out.Offered me a bigger one for the same price.Not bad,sure glad I didn't buy the small one .Can hardly fit what I have now .lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhaman Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Then you meant to say "I couldn't (could not) care less" Proper use of the English language is mandatory on this site! LOLOLOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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