Cabelas "After Hours" Sale

[PFUNK]

Anybody else get an invite to attend this sale on Sunday the 16th? I got an invite in the mail because I'm a Club Visa holder and I'm just curious if the "employee pricing" is worth it? Sounds like you may get decent deals on clothing, especially the Cabelas branded stuff? Also food and drinks provided. I imagine there is a pretty good crowd. Is it worth the 50 mile drive for me?

[MN Mike]

I've been to a few, food / drinks were good, deals were decent checkout lines were LONG, I'd say its worth it.

Mike

[gp13581]

Not worth it. Many of the sale prices are better than the employee pricing. Lines are insane I'm not going

[rcr]

That's funny I always find great deals. I got a OTTER XT1200 Lodge for the employee price of 824.99 regular 969.99, a 145.00 off seems like a good deal. It all depends on what you buy, cabelas brand items have the most discount, guns and electronics have the least amount. Then you use the 20 off coupon, and that brings it down to $804.99.....

[OutlawBiz]

Have a friend that works for Cabela's...hard goods (guns, augers, blinds, decoys etc.) are least discount (typically 10%-15%). Soft goods (clothes) are biggest discount of around 25%-30% with Cabela's brand being the biggest discount.

There are certain 'deals' to be had...but for the most part not as good as regular flier sales.

[broman]

I saw the following somewhere about Veterans Day Pricing. Check before you go, just in case my info is wrong.

Cabela’s is giving their standard employee discount to all US military veterans, active duty military, Guard/Reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel. Discount varies from 5% to 20%, depending on the item.

[Scott O.]

Flyer deals may be just as good or better than some of the discounts, but don't forget that there are limited items in the flyers vs. getting EVERYTHING for a discount. Some things never go on sale so the card holder nights are a great way to take advantage of getting something you want for less money. Standard employee discount runs 10%-25% depending on brand and item. Yes, hard items tend to be in the 10-15% range, but most all clothes go for 20-25% off so it's a great time to pick up some cold weather gear for less. Lines are long yes, but don't be in a hurry and you'll enjoy the time there and pick up some good deals.

[mysnopro]

Invite i got that i half azzed read,said in order to get discount you must use your cabela card, i think they hope you make payments so you end up paying more!!!!!

[krauty]

I've went the last couple years when they offered the employee pricing. It is a good deal if there are things you need that rarely go on sale. Also gives you an excuse to make the drive to Cabelas...

[rcr]

Invite i got that i half azzed read,said in order to get discount you must use your cabela card, i think they hope you make payments so you end up paying more!!!!!

I got mine from my boat salesmen and its good for fri sat sun and it doesn't require you to use a Cabelas credit card

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

50 miles isn't that far anymore. If you need something from Cabelas then it will be worth it. At the very least it's time spent checking things out.

Report back on what you thought of the sale.

[PFUNK]

Well the sale was alright. Nothing great, but I needed a couple things and I was happy with what I paid. Lines to check out were insanely long. They wrappred from the registers all the way to the back past the bargain cave and boot sections. We just took our time and waited for them to die down while we snacked on the free food which was pretty good. The discounts on hard goods were a little lower, usually in the 10% range. Clothing was closer to 20% from what I could gather. I ended up leaving with a pair of Lacrosse aerohead boots, a couple shimano sienna 500's, and a neck gaiter for $160. This was with an extra $20 off that they let me stack on top of the employee pricing. Usually they don't let you stack coupons so that was nice.