New pricing at Lebaron?

This is where it's all going on. One can ask for advice or general information or simply chew the fat about fishing tackle, tips, and locations.
Post Reply
User avatar
sparky
Bronze Participant
Bronze Participant
Posts: 331
Joined: Fri Nov 15, 2002 4:20 pm
Location: kanata

Post by sparky »

I haven't frequented LeBaron much since they left Bells Corners, but back in the day, their prices were remarkably low. Even with a 70-to-80-cent dollar, their lure prices pretty much matched BPS and Cabella's dollar for dollar. I.E., a lure priced at $5.98 U.S. in the BPS book could be had for $5.98 Canadian at LeBaron. American visitors could stop in and save 20 or 30 per cent over what they'd pay at home. Is this no longer the case?

I think many fans of online shopping exaggerate the savings. My kids are forever ordering stuff online and finding they're paying double what they expected because of delivery and handling charges, customs duty and dollar exchange. Then if the item doesn't fit, or is a piece of crap, they have to pay to ship it back. I don't like to buy anything I can't examine up close. A picture on a website doesn't do it for me.
Top
User avatar
SixStringHack
Participant
Participant
Posts: 69
Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:02 pm
Location: Orleans and Big Gull Lake

Post by SixStringHack »

sparky wrote:I haven't frequented LeBaron much since they left Bells Corners, but back in the day, their prices were remarkably low. Even with a 70-to-80-cent dollar, their lure prices pretty much matched BPS and Cabella's dollar for dollar. I.E., a lure priced at $5.98 U.S. in the BPS book could be had for $5.98 Canadian at LeBaron. American visitors could stop in and save 20 or 30 per cent over what they'd pay at home. Is this no longer the case?
I think it still is at times. When I compare the price of a crankbait at LeBaron to a few local shops around Ottawa and near my cottage, I'm finding that the prices at Lebaron are often $1-3 cheaper per lure. That's a fairly significant amount on a lure that costs less than $10. I've been to BPS in Toronto and find that their prices are not that different than LeBaron.

Now, if you are thinking of a new rod or reel and aren't sure what you want, then the local shops could be a bit more expensive, but I think the advice and service that you get more than make up for any price difference.
Top
User avatar
dh99
Bronze Participant
Bronze Participant
Posts: 258
Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:33 am
Location: Sherbrooke,QC

Post by dh99 »

I have been looking at the Lebaron's prices over the last month and they increased the price on things twice since December.

I think the dollar has something to do with it but I also think Lebaron's is saying hey lets make some more money, our prices were so low maybe we were too low. Now that the dollar is down its an excuse to bring the prices up....

For example last year Mustad Triple grips hooks were 4.94$ I bought some in December for 5.45$ now I got the catalogue and its 6.54$. The local CDN tire has some stuff cheaper than Lebarons now!

Same thing for rods and reels,I am going to buy from a sponsor on the board, they are considerably cheaper on a rod and reel plus they give me great service The rod and reel in question is cheaper with the taxes (roughly 20$ each) than Lebaron's prices without taxes.

I reccommend to everybody to check with the board sponsors, I think Lebarons is trying to live on the reputation of being less expensive and the hope the buyers don't make an educated and informed purchase.

Good shopping and good fishing.

DH
Top
User avatar
Bass Addict
Diamond Participant
Diamond Participant
Posts: 4536
Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:47 pm
Location: I'm keeping an EYE on Fish-Hawk

Post by Bass Addict »

dh wrote: Same thing for rods and reels,I am going to buy from a sponsor on the board, they are considerably cheaper on a rod and reel plus they give me great service The rod and reel in question is cheaper with the taxes (roughly 20$ each) than Lebaron's prices without taxes.

DH

Well don't be shy ,, give out the name of the Board Sponsor thats cheaper


:D
Top
User avatar
Joey Rat
Bronze Participant
Bronze Participant
Posts: 438
Joined: Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:33 am
Location: Orleans

New pricing

Post by Joey Rat »

I'm toying with the idea of a new Curado. Shipped from Cabela's it's $239 and that doesn't take into consideration the exchange rate.

Talking to Ed the other day and he is extremely competitive. If I make the decision to buy I'll be heading down the road to Winchester.
Top
RJ
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 8445
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:18 pm
Location: Prospect, Ontario

Post by RJ »

Another thing to consider fellas is since the economy is not too good right now, companies will start to up prices as well hoping to make a bit more on items as their volume may not be the same.....

As a sidenote....My buddy was looking for a Humminbird Flasher...Ice 35...he has his LeB's card....he called them up...none in stock...got his name and number....called MTL...called him back...."youll have it tomorrow Sir".....next day....it's in....he picked it up last night....I'm not saying LeB's is the be all and end all but when they do good...it should be noted....

RJ
Top
User avatar
Bass Addict
Diamond Participant
Diamond Participant
Posts: 4536
Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:47 pm
Location: I'm keeping an EYE on Fish-Hawk

Post by Bass Addict »

Yup,, 24/7 and i will be heading out to Ed's also ,,for some new rods and reels


The Dude knows his stuff ...Big time 8)
Top
RJ
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 8445
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:18 pm
Location: Prospect, Ontario

Post by RJ »

Without a doubt Ed's is a kick butt shop....he may even tell you a joke or two... :lol:

Ed is great for having the top end hard to find stuff.....problem is...most of it ends up his Nitro cuz he gets sucked in to the hype too... :lol:
Top
User avatar
Tip-up
Diamond Participant
Diamond Participant
Posts: 5247
Joined: Thu Dec 23, 2004 9:25 pm
Location: Orleans, Ontario

Post by Tip-up »

Can't beat Paddletails for that hard to find gear :wink:
Top
User avatar
toobinator
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1360
Joined: Thu Nov 07, 2002 10:50 pm
Location: Winchester Ont.
Contact:
Contact toobinator

Post by toobinator »

Busted by RJ again :shock:

Ed
Save a bass. Eat a chicken
Top
RJ
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 8445
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:18 pm
Location: Prospect, Ontario

Post by RJ »

toobinator wrote:Busted by RJ again :shock:

Ed
Sorry buddy...I've seen inside the compartments of that rocket... :lol:
Top
User avatar
dh99
Bronze Participant
Bronze Participant
Posts: 258
Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2005 9:33 am
Location: Sherbrooke,QC

Post by dh99 »

Bass Addict wrote:
dh wrote: Same thing for rods and reels,I am going to buy from a sponsor on the board, they are considerably cheaper on a rod and reel plus they give me great service The rod and reel in question is cheaper with the taxes (roughly 20$ each) than Lebaron's prices without taxes.

DH

Well don't be shy ,, give out the name of the Board Sponsor thats cheaper


:D
ED from Paddletales

Great Guy, Great service.

DH
Top
User avatar
Bass Addict
Diamond Participant
Diamond Participant
Posts: 4536
Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:47 pm
Location: I'm keeping an EYE on Fish-Hawk

Post by Bass Addict »

dh wrote:
:D
ED from Paddletales

Great Guy, Great service.

DH[/quote]

Thought so :wink:
Top
User avatar
steve-hamilton
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1688
Joined: Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:32 am

Post by steve-hamilton »

and he knows how to bass fish!

:D
Top
User avatar
Valley Lad
Participant
Participant
Posts: 23
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:51 am
Location: Ottawa Valley

Post by Valley Lad »

Hello All,
I was in Le barons yesterday , staff was busy restocking supplies.Noticed there are some great deals on Frabill fishing shelters $175 and sleds $89.
Have a good weekend on the ice.
Glen
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Fishing Talk”