# No Bass Pro in Buffalo. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 30, 2010, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517 "2010-07-30T11:09:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/41 "2016-10-03T11:34:09Z")
Buyout. $5,500,000,000. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/42 "2016-10-03T11:48:24Z")
[http://strictlybusiness.buffalonews.com/2016/10/03/bass-pro-coming-wny-thanks-purchase-competitor-cabelas/](http://strictlybusiness.buffalonews.com/2016/10/03/bass-pro-coming-wny-thanks-purchase-competitor-cabelas/) ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/43 "2016-10-03T11:59:27Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I am trying to decide which is better in 5 years, an empty BassPro building or the same pile of rubble we have now because you know NOTHING is going to happen down there. > > One of the harbor people just said on the news that no company will move there without getting free money. That was a really smart thing to say. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/44 "2016-10-03T12:33:16Z")
Oh wow. I hadn’t checked the news, that’s pretty crazy. I liked Cabela’s, I guess we’ll see how Bass Pro is… ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/45 "2016-10-03T13:32:42Z")
> [@Mike93](#): > > 🙂 Touche. I was right about one thing at least… you don’t need a giant anchor store. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/46 "2016-10-03T13:34:33Z")
Bass Pro is a kick-ass store. The nearest one is in Auburn, NY, but they are building a much bigger store in Victor, NY. Not sure on the completion date, it’s been pushed back a few times. Visually their stores look nearly the same as Cabela’s which are nearly the same as Field+Stream stores. They are big cozy log cabins that sell lots of hunting, camping and fishing stuff. I haven’t noticed much price disparity between the 3 retailers, and I’m not really sure why Cabela’s is struggling. Bass Pro has a much better network for selling boats though. ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/47 "2016-10-03T18:18:08Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Buyout. $5,500,000,000. I’m bummed…i heard from a little birdy about 3 months ago that this was going down… I shoulda bought into Cabelas and made a quick profit. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/48 "2016-10-03T18:39:40Z")
Walmart will probably buy Bass Pro now. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2016, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/49 "2016-10-04T06:56:18Z")
Anyone think that Cabelas name will still stick? I feel they have too much clothing, footwear, gear, etc with that name on it to change or make it go away. I feel it will be still Cabelas but DBA Bass Pro. So will Bass Pro be the name on the building with items for sale saying Cabelas, will the Cabelas name stay on the building but just being owned by Bass Pro. (Like Burger King bought Tim Hortons but never changed the name) ---
**Author:** ![yukoncorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/6bbea6/32.png) [@yukoncorn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yukoncorn)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/50 "2016-10-05T09:23:42Z")
Have a close relative that works at this store … its been hush hush but they bought the land next to kmart … whatever that means idk, everything will convert over to bass pro at one point or another ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/51 "2016-10-05T09:44:47Z")
> [@yamba6](#): > > Anyone think that Cabelas name will still stick? I feel they have too much clothing, footwear, gear, etc with that name on it to change or make it go away. I feel it will be still Cabelas but DBA Bass Pro. So will Bass Pro be the name on the building with items for sale saying Cabelas, will the Cabelas name stay on the building but just being owned by Bass Pro. (Like Burger King bought Tim Hortons but never changed the name) You don’t spend 5.5 billion to acquire your direct competitor and keep their name around. BK/Tim Hortons aren’t really marketing to the same crowds where as Bass Pro and Cabela’s have almost identical stuff. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/52 "2016-10-05T09:52:43Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > You don’t spend 5.5 billion to acquire your direct competitor and keep their name around. BK/Tim Hortons aren’t really marketing to the same crowds where as Bass Pro and Cabela’s have almost identical stuff. Understandable. What do you do with the current items they would sell with the name Cabela on it? Sell till done then start producing with Bass Pro on the name? Does Bass Pro have a clothing/footwear selection they make. (Maybe a different name) ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/53 "2016-10-05T10:31:34Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > You don’t spend 5.5 billion to acquire your direct competitor and keep their name around. BK/Tim Hortons aren’t really marketing to the same crowds where as Bass Pro and Cabela’s have almost identical stuff. “We look forward to continuing to celebrate and grow the Cabela’s brand alongside Bass Pro Shops and White River [Marine Group] as one unified outdoor family,” Bass Pro Shops founder and CEO Johnny Morris said in a statement. ---
**Author:** ![superfan99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@superfan99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/superfan99)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/54 "2016-10-05T10:34:59Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > You don’t spend 5.5 billion to acquire your direct competitor and keep their name around. BK/Tim Hortons aren’t really marketing to the same crowds where as Bass Pro and Cabela’s have almost identical stuff. You also don’t buy a brand with Cabela’s name recognition and just eliminate it. Bass Pro plans on maintaining the Cabela’s brand. > **[Bass Pro Plans to Keep Cabela's Front and Center](https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/bass-pro-plans-to-keep-cabelas-front-and-center)** > > The two fishing, hunting and firearms retailers will be under one roof. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/55 "2016-10-05T10:48:28Z")
That really surprises me. Still bet within the next 3-5 years that name disappears. What they’re saying about keeping both brands sounds like the typical PR stuff you say because you don’t want to piss off brand loyalists. ---
**Author:** ![superfan99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@superfan99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/superfan99)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/56 "2016-10-05T11:18:59Z")
Silly as it it is, a lot of people see Bass Pro as a fishing store/brand, and Cabelas as a hunting store/brand. Cabela’s has always seemed to have a better reputation overall as it relates to hunting/outdoor gear and selection. They’ll likely just start carrying the White River/Bass Pro gear at Cabela’s in the fishing departments, and Cabela’s branded gear at Bass Pro’s outdoor departments. They might eventually phase it out, but they didn’t just buy a competitor, they bought a brand. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517/57 "2016-10-05T11:59:41Z")
All of the Bass Pro shops I have been to definitely have a lot more fishing equipment. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-bass-pro-in-buffalo/158517.md?page=2)