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Title: Dick's is Coming
Post by: oldfart on July 05, 2018, 10:31:34 PM
 :-X
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 05, 2018, 11:28:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/XUdhmhk.jpg)
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: TastesLikeMetal on July 05, 2018, 11:50:58 PM
HERE THEY COME, TAKE COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(http://data.junkee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dicksdicksdicks-680x454.jpg)
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 06, 2018, 12:44:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/O2g5LYL.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: new guy on July 06, 2018, 09:13:54 AM
I'm sure many will be excited to hear that Dicks will soon be coming, and forcefully filling a void that many have been desperately pleading and yearning to have filled.

Also, not gonna ask what keywords ya'll used to find the images posted above.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 06, 2018, 09:35:55 AM
Really?  I wont be buying anything from there due to their stance on "assault rifles".  I will go in and look around.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Bota-CS1 on July 06, 2018, 01:11:50 PM
They can suck one too.  Been to the one in Vegas at Fashion Show Mall and EVERYTIME, the staff acted as if they couldn’t be bothered.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Q on July 06, 2018, 02:47:25 PM
Really?  I wont be buying anything from there due to their stance on "assault rifles".  I will go in and look around.

Enjoy your overpriced rifles.

"I'll take 'who sells a $600 wasr-10 for $900?', Alex"
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 06, 2018, 03:19:49 PM
They can suck one too.  Been to the one in Vegas at Fashion Show Mall and EVERYTIME, the staff acted as if they couldn’t be bothered.

Good luck finding anyone on the 2nd floor also.  Took a dump there once.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: macsak on July 06, 2018, 03:59:06 PM
Good luck finding anyone on the 2nd floor also.  Took a dump there once.

you took a dump on the floor in the mall?
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: RSN172 on July 06, 2018, 05:59:18 PM
I wish Bass Pro or Sportsman's Warehouse would come here. 
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: mrgaf on July 06, 2018, 07:39:06 PM
I wish Bass Pro or Sportsman's Warehouse would come here.
Me too. Wonder if the market could support them? Think bass pro would do better here though....
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 06, 2018, 07:45:37 PM
Please don't buy from them.  They have bailed on the 2nd amendment many times in the mainland already, are overpriced, and the people that work there typically don't know anything.  You can get everything from gun broker and online that you can get from them.  Eff Dicks.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 06, 2018, 07:46:58 PM
Me too. Wonder if the market could support them? Think bass pro would do better here though....

Spending half of every year in Texas with all these stores, I can tell you they aren't that great.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: RSN172 on July 06, 2018, 08:07:20 PM
Spending half of every year in Texas with all these stores, I can tell you they aren't that great.

What sporting goods store do you think is the best?
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Bushido on July 06, 2018, 08:17:47 PM
I went to one near San Diego area. It put all of the Sports Authority on island to shame. It was probably 3X as big. Occasionally I miss Sports Authority when I need something right away.

I'd prefer a Bass Pro or Cabela's. Sportsman Warehouse would be cool.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: new guy on July 06, 2018, 08:46:30 PM
I'm sure many will be excited to hear that Dicks will soon be coming, and forcefully filling a void that many have been desperately pleading and yearning to have filled.

Also, not gonna ask what keywords ya'll used to find the images posted above.

*sigh*
failed at my attempt at subtle humor. ... either that or it just wasn't funny.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: macsak on July 06, 2018, 08:54:01 PM
*sigh*
failed at my attempt at subtle humor. ... either that or it just wasn't funny.

it was funny...
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Rhed on July 06, 2018, 09:09:40 PM
I wish Bass Pro or Sportsman's Warehouse would come here.
Or Cabela’s
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: rklapp on July 06, 2018, 10:32:02 PM
I’d be happy with a Big 5.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Bubz94 on July 07, 2018, 09:47:46 AM
Most 2A guys I know aren't excited about Dicks . . .
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 07, 2018, 01:02:56 PM
Most 2A guys I know aren't excited about Dicks . . .

Exactly.  Why people still support them is beyond me.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Q on July 07, 2018, 01:23:31 PM
Exactly.  Why people still support them is beyond me.

Because a company is free to sell whatever they want to sell,  and you are free to buy your preferred goods at another establishment of your choice if you are unhappy with the type of service they provide.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Inspector on July 07, 2018, 01:28:07 PM
I’d be happy with a Big 5.
I won’t go there...  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 07, 2018, 02:12:58 PM
I won’t go there...  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Go there...

Big 5 was a good outdoor product shop in WA. Don’t remember them selling firearms though.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 07, 2018, 02:13:36 PM
Because a company is free to sell whatever they want to sell,  and you are free to buy your preferred goods at another establishment of your choice if you are unhappy with the type of service they provide.
Yup. One of the freedoms I enjoy.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 07, 2018, 09:00:14 PM
Because a company is free to sell whatever they want to sell,  and you are free to buy your preferred goods at another establishment of your choice if you are unhappy with the type of service they provide.

Where did I say they weren't free to do what they want?  Of course they are.  But why would any 2A person give Dicks even a penny?  They are overpriced, have bailed on the 2A several times, have gouged existing customers when there are panics (Like Cheaper Than Dirt, but worse), and always has employees that don't have a clue about firearms working in the "firearm" section....if you can even call it that anymore.

Why even defend them dude?
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: TastesLikeMetal on July 07, 2018, 09:31:38 PM
Go there...

Big 5 was a good outdoor product shop in WA. Don’t remember them selling firearms though.
(https://static1.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/Blank+_6e4836ce122b44072a8b11a186b07e42.jpg)
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: ren on July 07, 2018, 09:36:04 PM
Most 2A guys I know aren't excited about Dicks . . .

I definitely don't get excited about Dicks.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Q on July 07, 2018, 09:39:29 PM
Where did I say they weren't free to do what they want?  Of course they are.  But why would any 2A person give Dicks even a penny?  They are overpriced, have bailed on the 2A several times, have gouged existing customers when there are panics (Like Cheaper Than Dirt, but worse), and always has employees that don't have a clue about firearms working in the "firearm" section....if you can even call it that anymore.

Why even defend them dude?

Because the people salty about DSG are mad because they elected to not sell a product, which is their choice.

Everyone crying about DSG sound no different than the liberals crying about a cake not being made for gay couple. If you don't like what they offer,  then don't shop there. Not sure why they have to cater to your wants and needs.

And i defend them because 1) I defend their choice to sell whatever they want, as i thought this was America,  and 2) some of us are actually happy that a company is willing to fill the sporting goods vacuum that sports authority left. Not everyone cares that DSG won't sell you an AR or sells ammo and gear at the price you think it should be at, Because not everyone is shopping for firearm related merchandise.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 07, 2018, 10:08:01 PM
(https://static1.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/Blank+_6e4836ce122b44072a8b11a186b07e42.jpg)
Uhh, mmmkay.

I was egging Inspector on to “go there” with the joke...  ;D
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 08, 2018, 12:10:27 AM
Nope.  Liberals would try to ban a place they don't like.  I'm just saying that I have no idea why anyone would waste their money at a place that doesn't give a shit about the 2A, and has repeatedly raped their customers when their customers needed them the most.  If that's the kind of business you want to support, have at it, but I can't, and will always urge others not to.  I guess you are a far easier customer to please than I am.  I'll just continue buying better products from better places online or in person, and hopefully the bad practices at Dicks will eventually catch up with them.  It luckily is starting to in other states.

Because the people salty about DSG are mad because they elected to not sell a product, which is their choice.

Everyone crying about DSG sound no different than the liberals crying about a cake not being made for gay couple. If you don't like what they offer,  then don't shop there. Not sure why they have to cater to your wants and needs.

And i defend them because 1) I defend their choice to sell whatever they want, as i thought this was America,  and 2) some of us are actually happy that a company is willing to fill the sporting goods vacuum that sports authority left. Not everyone cares that DSG won't sell you an AR or sells ammo and gear at the price you think it should be at, Because not everyone is shopping for firearm related merchandise.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: rklapp on July 08, 2018, 04:26:57 AM
Go there...
Big 5 was a good outdoor product shop in WA. Don’t remember them selling firearms though.
They did in Vegas and at the time, always seemed to have at least one Mosin Nagant 91/30 on sale.

https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/ways+to+save/Weekly+Ad
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Inspector on July 08, 2018, 05:32:13 AM
Go there...
I cannot decide which come back to use. I can’t bring myself to do it. Then I’ll feel bad afterwards. Well, maybe not....  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 08, 2018, 05:53:00 AM
I cannot decide which come back to use. I can’t bring myself to do it. Then I’ll feel bad afterwards. Well, maybe not....  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
If he can’t have his Big 5, he’ll have to live with his .22 Short.  :rofl:

Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Inspector on July 08, 2018, 05:57:53 AM
If he can’t have his Big 5, he’ll have to live with his .22 Short.  :rofl:
That’s a good one!!!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: tim808 on July 08, 2018, 09:24:32 AM
I think I went to a Dick’s in Tukwila Washington.  It seems to be just like Sports Authority.

Everyday prices weren’t great....I think our lgs have the same prices.  Does Dicks have good sales on firearms/ammo?

SA rarely had sales on guns/ammo....I mainly remember  sales for birdshot
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: oldfart on July 08, 2018, 09:36:59 AM
I think I went to a Dick’s in Tukwila Washington.  It seems to be just like Sports Authority.

Everyday prices weren’t great....I think our lgs have the same prices.  Does Dicks have good sales on firearms/ammo?

SA rarely had sales on guns/ammo....I mainly remember  sales for birdshot

==============
read this article about dicks...

https://bearingarms.com/tom-k/2018/05/03/dicks-sporting-goods-solidifies-anti-gun-reputation/
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 08, 2018, 09:50:31 AM
I think I went to a Dick’s in Tukwila Washington.  It seems to be just like Sports Authority.

Everyday prices weren’t great....I think our lgs have the same prices.  Does Dicks have good sales on firearms/ammo?

SA rarely had sales on guns/ammo....I mainly remember  sales for birdshot
I don't recall sales for ammo at SA that really caught my attention.  As in the price was better than I could find in bulks sales at LGSs.  Yeah, like you said, maybe for birdshot. 

I bought my Rem 700 from SA because they could special order it and it was well below what LGS's could get it for.  Otherwise, I would have likely gone to a LGS if the pricing was about the same. 
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Q on July 08, 2018, 12:27:39 PM
Nope.  Liberals would try to ban a place they don't like.  I'm just saying that I have no idea why anyone would waste their money at a place that doesn't give a shit about the 2A, and has repeatedly raped their customers when their customers needed them the most.  If that's the kind of business you want to support, have at it, but I can't, and will always urge others not to.  I guess you are a far easier customer to please than I am.  I'll just continue buying better products from better places online or in person, and hopefully the bad practices at Dicks will eventually catch up with them.  It luckily is starting to in other states.

Value and fair price is determined by the individual purchasing the goods. If its worth their money,  they will buy it, or shop somewhere else if they don't.

You keep projecting your personal opinions and ideas  with regards to how things should be or what should be sold or how much things should cost, when it should be the company and individuals making the purchase who make that determination. I honestly don't care that you are butthurt that Dicks doesnt sell the firearms you want them to sell or prices aren't what you think they should be, because myself and others will make that determination ourselves, and if we feel its worth it, we'll spend our money there.

So rather than continuously blow up this thread with negativity about Dick's and how much you don't like them, simply don't shop there and point individuals towards better companies when they inquire for them.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 08, 2018, 01:53:04 PM
Value and fair price is determined by the individual purchasing the goods. If its worth their money,  they will buy it, or shop somewhere else if they don't.

You keep projecting your personal opinions and ideas  with regards to how things should be or what should be sold or how much things should cost, when it should be the company and individuals making the purchase who make that determination. I honestly don't care that you are butthurt that Dicks doesnt sell the firearms you want them to sell or prices aren't what you think they should be, because myself and others will make that determination ourselves, and if we feel its worth it, we'll spend our money there.

So rather than continuously blow up this thread with negativity about Dick's and how much you don't like them, simply don't shop there and point individuals towards better companies when they inquire for them.

Saying I'm butthurt is just plain immature man.  Come on dude.  I'm not butt hurt.  All the guns I buy nowadays have been banned since May 19th, 1986, and I buy pallets of ammo at a time from SGAmmo, so Dick's practices don't affect me at all.  I'm just trying to inform others.  We are on the same side here are we not?

My first statement in this thread was that I don't understand why people support them.  Is that not ok to say here?  I only started typing more in detail as the thread continued.  I'm also trying to inform people of their practices incase they don't know and have never shopped at a Dicks.  As a supposed supporter of the 2A to the fullest, why would you choose support them? 

I'm not telling you to do anything.  Do as you please, but I'm just asking people to not give them business, and explaining why incase they do not know the companies shitty history.  If you honestly don't care about supporting companies that have bailed on the 2nd amendment several times, raped customers during panics, cancelled existing orders once panics happened only to raise the prices and resist the items, have supported anti gun legislation, etc, then have at it.  I guess you can have pretty and large storefront to walk into to?  Neat.  Seems clueless to me to support them, but have at it.  That easy going mentality is why this state's gun laws are as shitty as they are as it is and will only to continue to get worse.

No hard feelings.  Just my thoughts.  Agree with them or not, what I state that they have done in the past is true, and others here can freely decide to do what they want.  Take care.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: oldfart on July 08, 2018, 03:51:58 PM
^^^this

The intent of starting this thread was to inform other 2A folks that a blatantly anti-gun company is opening up here.
It occurred to me that many people here might not be familiar with the recent news regarding Dicks corporate actions.

Read the article I posted 4 messages ago if you don't know what happened.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: rklapp on July 09, 2018, 12:02:30 AM
If he can’t have his Big 5, he’ll have to live with his .22 Short.  :rofl:
Aloha to you too.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Q on July 09, 2018, 12:41:02 AM
^^^this

The intent of starting this thread was to inform other 2A folks that a blatantly anti-gun company is opening up here.
It occurred to me that many people here might not be familiar with the recent news regarding Dicks corporate actions.

Read the article I posted 4 messages ago if you don't know what happened.

I'm well versed with the situation regarding Dick's.

Using your logic,  it would be impossible to shop anywhere here in Hawaii, being that +90% of vendors and retailers that aren't gunshops are anti-2a.

Foodland
Safeway
Times
Whole foods
Down to eartg
Longs/CVS
Wal-Mart
Target
Costco
Sams

These are just a few cmpanies that have demonstrated anti-2a sentiment locally or nationally. Are you telling me you don't shop at any of these retailers, or other retailers that aren't listed?

A principle or ideology needs to apply universally, or it is simply hypocrisy. If You say not to shop at Dick's because they are anti-2a and 2a issues are important to you, yet readily shop at another vendor who is anti-2a, then it becomes contradictory,  and your opinion becomes irrelevant.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: oldfart on July 09, 2018, 12:49:15 AM
Did any of the above stores hire lobbyists to go to congress to push anti gun laws?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-03/dick-s-sporting-goods-ramps-up-gun-control-push-hires-lobbyist

If any of them did I would like to know.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 09, 2018, 12:55:32 AM
Like you said ".....that aren't gunshops".

Why are we even comparing Dicks to Walmart?  LOL.  Jesus.  Are you just trying to argue to argue?  The difference between those places and Dicks is that Dicks pretends to be an outdoors and GUN AND AMMO store.  The others sell food and clothes.  Also the others haven't screwed over dedicated 2A customers when there are gun panics.  Their own freaking loyal customers dude!  How does this not bother you.

Clearly you are happy that a big pretty and flashy "gun" store is coming to Hawaii.  I guess, cool?  Yippie?  Go enjoy it.  Good for you man.  It's not really that great after you walk in once or twice, and they bone their customers, but whatever, go enjoy it.  I'm happy for you.  I hope that one day I can be as excited as you about a place opening, and there will be a surplus machine gun and tank store down the street from me either in Hawaii or Texas, but I think I may be waiting longer.   :(

I'm well versed with the situation regarding Dick's.

Using your logic,  it would be impossible to shop anywhere here in Hawaii, being that +90% of vendors and retailers that aren't gunshops are anti-2a.

Foodland
Safeway
Times
Whole foods
Down to eartg
Longs/CVS
Wal-Mart
Target
Costco
Sams

These are just a few cmpanies that have demonstrated anti-2a sentiment locally or nationally. Are you telling me you don't shop at any of these retailers, or other retailers that aren't listed?

A principle or ideology needs to apply universally, or it is simply hypocrisy. If You say not to shop at Dick's because they are anti-2a and 2a issues are important to you, yet readily shop at another vendor who is anti-2a, then it becomes contradictory,  and your opinion becomes irrelevant.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 09, 2018, 08:38:49 AM
There is a difference between anti-gun and being anti-gun but in the industry.

Dicks once sold AR's, but chose to stop due to political pressure (MDS shooting).  That's the difference.  If they decided on their own to stop or what ever, then it wouldn't be as bad.

But Dicks bowed down to Hogg and his lemmings.  Timing is the key.  Like when Yetti decided to stop their NRA affiliation.  They claim it was thought about for a while now, but the timing was bad for them to announce it.

My Pillow never bowed down.  I actually am going to buy a $60 pillow just to show him my support.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 09, 2018, 08:51:44 AM
Aloha to you too.
It's all in fun!  :shaka: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Inspector on July 09, 2018, 09:16:40 AM
My Pillow never bowed down.  I actually am going to buy a $60 pillow just to show him my support.
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. The My Pillow is great! And it is washable and dryable. Had mine for a year now. I had to pay some shipping though.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 09, 2018, 09:42:10 AM
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. The My Pillow is great! And it is washable and dryable. Had mine for a year now. I had to pay some shipping though.
Dicks to My Pillow. . . sheesh. . .

Just kidding.  Just in case anyone is sensitive on a Monday morning.

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Inspector on July 09, 2018, 10:35:18 AM
Dicks to My Pillow. . . sheesh. . .

Just kidding.  Just in case anyone is sensitive on a Monday morning.

 :rofl:
You’re not allowed to kid around on Monday’s!!!  :P
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 09, 2018, 10:37:38 AM
You’re not allowed to kid around on Monday’s!!!  :P
I worked yesterday, so it feels like a Tuesday.  Does that count?   ;D

How did things go on the range yesterday?  Looks like the weather was nice.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Inspector on July 09, 2018, 10:43:46 AM
I worked yesterday, so it feels like a Tuesday.  Does that count?   ;D

How did things go on the range yesterday?  Looks like the weather was nice.   :thumbsup:
Rained about 5:30 then stayed nice the rest of the morning. Drank too much coffee and ate too many donuts. My doctor won’t be happy with me. Shot my 1925 pump action .22 take down and my K31. Also shot a couple of double rifles. Overall a good day.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 09, 2018, 10:48:43 AM
"Dicks to My Pillow". Hahhahha

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Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: mrgaf on July 09, 2018, 11:51:13 AM
Sooooo if Dick’s sells bullet heads that are branded by them or not, then would they be Dick heads? Would people who shop at Dicks be considered dick heads?  :wacko: :crazy: :wave:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 09, 2018, 11:57:16 AM
I can't wait to see their Hawaiian-style landscaping.

(https://i.imgur.com/oddTlkS.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: michaelkih on July 09, 2018, 01:42:42 PM
I can't wait to see their Hawaiian-style landscaping.

(https://i.imgur.com/oddTlkS.jpg?1)

LOL!!!!
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: mrgaf on July 09, 2018, 04:52:59 PM
I can't wait to see their Hawaiian-style landscaping.

(https://i.imgur.com/oddTlkS.jpg?1)

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ROFLMAO! But wait, we’re hurting “Q’s” feelings...... :(
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: oldfart on July 09, 2018, 06:20:53 PM
I can't wait to see their Hawaiian-style landscaping.

(https://i.imgur.com/oddTlkS.jpg?1)
...
Where is that picture from?
Dicks corporate offices in December?
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 09, 2018, 06:46:48 PM
...
Where is that picture from?
Dicks corporate offices in December?
 :rofl:

If you can trust The Sun, it's in Citanova Marche on the east coast of Italy.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5149315/palm-tree-christmas-lights/
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: rklapp on July 10, 2018, 02:45:42 PM
There is a difference between anti-gun and being anti-gun but in the industry.

Dicks once sold AR's, but chose to stop due to political pressure (MDS shooting).  That's the difference.  If they decided on their own to stop or what ever, then it wouldn't be as bad.

But Dicks bowed down to Hogg and his lemmings.  Timing is the key.  Like when Yetti decided to stop their NRA affiliation.  They claim it was thought about for a while now, but the timing was bad for them to announce it.

My Pillow never bowed down.  I actually am going to buy a $60 pillow just to show him my support.
It was a cheese ball decision for Dick's. They made the business decision that they would rather support the soccer mom's who buy sporting equipment for their children rather than support 2a rights.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: aieahound on July 10, 2018, 03:07:21 PM
==============
read this article about dicks...

https://bearingarms.com/tom-k/2018/05/03/dicks-sporting-goods-solidifies-anti-gun-reputation/

I was stoked Dick's is coming.
Now my son can try on baseball shoes and check out bats and gloves. ( doesn't mean I 'd buy them but at least I'd be pretty sure they fit)
Without having to buy sight/fit unseen online.
Get a new freestanding basketball hoop and backboard. (On sale without double the cost of the hoop in shipping.)
 Does anyone on here have young or youthful children? You gonna deny them the equipment you can't get anywhere else in Hawaii since Sports Authority left?

But if the above article is true....that changes the whole game.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 10, 2018, 03:46:58 PM
I was stoked Dick's is coming.
Now my son can try on baseball shoes and check out bats and gloves. ( doesn't mean I 'd buy them but at least I'd be pretty sure they fit)
Without having to buy sight/fit unseen online.
Get a new freestanding basketball hoop and backboard. (On sale without double the cost of the hoop in shipping.)
 Does anyone on here have young or youthful children? You gonna deny them the equipment you can't get anywhere else in Hawaii since Sports Authority left?

But if the above article is true....that changes the whole game.

It's true. Easy to confirm. Just click the links in the article...

https://soprweb.senate.gov/index.cfm?event=getFilingDetails&filingID=42DCBF70-A497-4192-AA06-E598CB19A30D&filingTypeID=1

(https://i.imgur.com/MlSsIt2.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: zippz on July 10, 2018, 04:25:55 PM
I look at people and organizations as a whole and how it benefits or hurts me.  2a is important but there is a lot more to life.  Do they help the community? Protect other rights?  Save me time and money?  Donate to charity?

A store woukd have to do a lot more to prevent me from doing business there. 
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 10, 2018, 04:32:21 PM
I think the hypocrisy and ignorance (?) of continuing to sell other firearms while removing AR-15s shows they are not serious about the issue one way or the other.

They are virtue signaling -- pretending to take the PC high road even though the decision doesn't really have a net effect on public safety.

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/products/rifles.jsp
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: z06psi on July 13, 2018, 12:56:44 PM
It's true. Easy to confirm. Just click the links in the article...

https://soprweb.senate.gov/index.cfm?event=getFilingDetails&filingID=42DCBF70-A497-4192-AA06-E598CB19A30D&filingTypeID=1

(https://i.imgur.com/MlSsIt2.jpg?1)

Finsbury LLC = Roland Rudd who is a George Soros associate. 

These people do not want any guns whatsoever.

 
Quote
Whatever the chain of cause and effect, it is certain that Open Democracy and the entire Soros empire are engaged in a full-scale battle to prevent the UK leaving the EU. Its contributors include Roland Rudd, the brother of Amber Rudd, who was a major figure in and behind Britain Stronger in Europe, the designated Remain organisation.

Mr Rudd is the UK lynchpin in the aggressive £13.7 billion drive by Soros   – the amount he has just donated to his ‘charitable’ interests such as Open Democracy  – to achieve EU integration, allow fully open borders, and smash the nation state.

Link
http://news-watch.co.uk/soros-and-the-bbc-attack-news-watch-reports/
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Kingkeoni on July 13, 2018, 11:22:46 PM
These anti 2a bums, figure they can make it in an antigun state.

Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: hvybarrels on July 13, 2018, 11:50:42 PM
I was stoked Dick's is coming.
Now my son can try on baseball shoes and check out bats and gloves. ( doesn't mean I 'd buy them but at least I'd be pretty sure they fit)
Without having to buy sight/fit unseen online.
Get a new freestanding basketball hoop and backboard. (On sale without double the cost of the hoop in shipping.)
 Does anyone on here have young or youthful children? You gonna deny them the equipment you can't get anywhere else in Hawaii since Sports Authority left?

But if the above article is true....that changes the whole game.

You can always go try it on in the store then order online form a less politically polarizing retailer. Kids may have to wait a bit but seems like kids these days have immediate gratification issues that could use some work.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: aieahound on July 14, 2018, 10:50:32 AM
You can always go try it on in the store then order online form a less politically polarizing retailer. Kids may have to wait a bit but seems like kids these days have immediate gratification issues that could use some work.

Yeah, that was my point.
At least we could try them on / check them out before ordering.
I don't care they stopped selling AR's.
They're not a gun shop. They're a sporting goods store.
Plenty places we can get AR's and support local retailers.
Hiring Lobbyists to lobby Congress for more gun restrictions is something else though.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on July 16, 2018, 07:10:41 AM
Yeah, that was my point.
At least we could try them on / check them out before ordering.
I don't care they stopped selling AR's.
They're not a gun shop. They're a sporting goods store.
Plenty places we can get AR's and support local retailers.
Hiring Lobbyists to lobby Congress for more gun restrictions is something else though.
Dicks, or any individual, corporation, etc for that matter is free to support whatever they feel is right.  And then consumers are also free to choose continue to support or not support based on those actions. 

That said, I believe what Dicks did was shortsighted and a kneejerk reaction to the "we have to do something" mentality that tends to lead to folks wanting to ban guns or at minimum, look to create new gun restrictions that will have little to no effect on the issue.  But it is their emotional effort and investment that will make them feel good about having "done something" all while not really changing anything. 

Yeah, but it does suck to have less options for decent sporting goods stuff.  Walmart and Kmart sells trash.  There are specialty stores around, but less and less. 
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: dafrtknocker on August 29, 2018, 11:20:05 AM
Dick’s Says Under Armour, New Gun-Sales Policy Dragged on Results

https://www.wsj.com/articles/dicks-says-under-armour-new-gun-sales-policy-dragged-on-results-1535565173
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: changemyoil66 on August 29, 2018, 01:53:03 PM
I like how they're blaming UA for weaker sales.  How about because they're anti 2a and that's a big demographic.  Even the soccer moms mentioned before have husbands who might be pro 2a.  And now are told not to shop there anymore.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on August 29, 2018, 05:21:52 PM
Dick’s Says Under Armour, New Gun-Sales Policy Dragged on Results

https://www.wsj.com/articles/dicks-says-under-armour-new-gun-sales-policy-dragged-on-results-1535565173

For people who don't subscribe to WSJ and can't read the whole article:

https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/dicks-sporting-goods-gun-policy-change-under-armour-to-blame-for-weak-results
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Rocky on August 29, 2018, 06:35:48 PM

Yeah, but it does suck to have less options for decent sporting goods stuff.  Walmart and Kmart sells trash.  There are specialty stores around, but less and less.

AMAZON  :D :D :D :D

 :wave:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: changemyoil66 on August 30, 2018, 09:45:52 AM
ONce they open, all 2a supporters should go there and try stuff on.  Then tell the manager that you're going to order online from Cabelas/Bass because Dicks doesn't support the 2a,
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: oldfart on August 30, 2018, 11:14:30 AM
ONce they open, all 2a supporters should go there and try stuff on.  Then tell the manager that you're going to order online from Cabelas/Bass because Dicks doesn't support the 2a,
....
Love it :thumbsup: :rofl:
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: drck1000 on August 30, 2018, 12:31:48 PM
AMAZON  :D :D :D :D

 :wave:
I buy a lot of things from Amazon.  They make it way to easy to browse and buy.  That one click option is dangerous.   ;D

Many times, I like to try things on, like for shoes and stuff.  Yeah, Amazon has a free return on most shoes, but it's still a PITA to return.  I also miss having a local shop that you can get things last minute.  Have to think ahead more with Amazon. 
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Q on August 30, 2018, 05:43:40 PM
I buy a lot of things from Amazon.  They make it way to easy to browse and buy.  That one click option is dangerous.   ;D

Many times, I like to try things on, like for shoes and stuff.  Yeah, Amazon has a free return on most shoes, but it's still a PITA to return.  I also miss having a local shop that you can get things last minute.  Have to think ahead more with Amazon.

Amazon is also Beginning to cancel memberships for excess returns
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on August 30, 2018, 05:52:49 PM
Amazon is also Beginning to cancel memberships for excess returns

And yet, Amazon has a new service called "Prime Wardrobe" for returning clothes, shoes and accessories:

1.  Order what you like

2.  Take 7 days to try on and decide what you want to keep

3.  Complete your "check out" online, and use the provided box & label to return the rest

https://www.amazon.com/learn-more-prime-wardrobe/b?ie=UTF8&node=16122413011
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Q on August 31, 2018, 02:32:49 AM
And yet, Amazon has a new service called "Prime Wardrobe" for returning clothes, shoes and accessories:

1.  Order what you like

2.  Take 7 days to try on and decide what you want to keep

3.  Complete your "check out" online, and use the provided box & label to return the rest

https://www.amazon.com/learn-more-prime-wardrobe/b?ie=UTF8&node=16122413011

And yet it only applies to clothes.

And yet it only applies to wardrobe eligible items.

And yet it still doesn't change the fact that Amazon is canceling memberships and banning individuals for too many returns.





https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/636089002 (https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/636089002)

http://amp.timeinc.net/time/money/5288702/amazon-return-policy-ban (http://amp.timeinc.net/time/money/5288702/amazon-return-policy-ban)

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/05/22/amazon-bans-people-for-returning-too-much-but-it-shouldnt.html (https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/05/22/amazon-bans-people-for-returning-too-much-but-it-shouldnt.html)

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/amazon-bans-customers-with-too-many-returns/
 (https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/amazon-bans-customers-with-too-many-returns/)

https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/amazon-banned-this-shopper-then-he-outsmarted-them/ (https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/amazon-banned-this-shopper-then-he-outsmarted-them/)

https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/amazon-is-banning-shoppers-who-make-too-many-returns/ (https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/amazon-is-banning-shoppers-who-make-too-many-returns/)

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/banned-from-amazon-the-shoppers-who-make-too-many-returns-1526981401 (https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/banned-from-amazon-the-shoppers-who-make-too-many-returns-1526981401)

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-banning-accounts-with-too-many-returns-2018-5 (https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-banning-accounts-with-too-many-returns-2018-5)
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on August 31, 2018, 10:39:52 AM
And yet it only applies to clothes.

And yet it only applies to wardrobe eligible items.

And yet it still doesn't change the fact that Amazon is canceling memberships and banning individuals for too many returns.



The post you replied to specifically stated "Many times, I like to try things on, like for shoes and stuff."

My reply was specifically about "shoes and stuff" you try on & return.

Enough said.
Title: Re: Dick's is Coming
Post by: mrgaf on August 31, 2018, 07:50:14 PM
Amazon is also Beginning to cancel memberships for excess returns