Guest Gangel Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Went to everyones favorite big box retailer today. Saw they have a new "shipper" supplier. For those of you unaware what a shipper is, it's that big cardboard thing in the middle of the aisle on a pallet. Comes from the "factory" like that... or whoever "builds" it. Gets to the store, they take the outside wrapper off, put it on the floor. I first paid attention last year, not sure if last year was the first year or not. This years vendor is different. And they cut some prices hard, in my opinion. One dollar for for painted hair body jigs. Impossible price. There were some other things on there, all for a buck. Now, I know quality isn't there. But I do know of guys looking for super cheap jigs, because of the abuse they take. Along with the other equipment. I did also notice that last year they switched out their bobber supplier. I'm almost willing to bet that the new bobbers are just bulk bought from the same company we all know and love for bobbers. My observation/question is, Are these vendors backing out on their own after one year, getting kicked out, or being outbid? The new "shipper" vendor this year just started up a year ago. This is a lot of eggs in one basket, from what I've found on the internet for this company. If this question/topic is over the line on what we "should" talk about here, feel free to pull it. I don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 As I understand it (which is a very little), it is a pure question of profit. What is the cheapest thing we can bargain for ( sell a ton of them) , with the greatest profit margin? They never stop looking for profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 You can bet every item up for sale is put out for bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gangel Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I understand the bid process but I also know tphat once people get into bed with this "retailer" that they regret it. Makes one wonder if last years supplier didn't even bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I understand the bid process but I also know tphat once people get into bed with this "retailer" that they regret it. Makes one wonder if last years supplier didn't even bid. Last year's supplier is probably bankrupt. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gangel Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Actually it appears they are still going and still sponsoring big name fishermen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largehead Louie Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Last year's "shipper" is now in a partnership with Strike King... http://www.advancedangler.com/industrynews.asp?SelectValue=Strike%20King%20Signs%20with%20Shyne%20Agency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gangel Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I see they sell at the particular retailer I'm thinking of, but they didn't have the el cheapo shipper setups in the "action alley". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
