TSO
Elite Member
Let's be realistic though, it's very unlikely that you'll need repair work on the loader itself.
Tractor News Cabelas has tractors!!??
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Jim Timber
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I was never interested in their loader. The other implements are more attractive, but not if I have to go through Cabela's if I manage to blow a gear box on a stump.
TSO
Elite Member
What would be the advantage of buying a Woods implement from Cabella's? Just that awful green paint?
Jim Timber
Veteran Member
They have some good pricing events if you have a Cabela's credit card. I got a new camo jacket for $200 off ($160 out the door instead of over 350) in December. They also used to have $150 off a $500 purchase coupons they'd send out, but I haven't seen any that good in a while.
So if employee pricing on a backhoe was 25% less than they're marked, wouldn't you consider it in green instead of whatever Wood's painted it under their own name?
TSO
Elite Member
Yeah, if it was a real price though... Most retailers markup prices, then add huge discounts, which only bring it back to normal pricing.
Are the Cabella's WOODS implements priced any differently (normally) than WOODS?
Jim Timber
Veteran Member
They'll match prices on other stuff if it's something another outfit is capable of selling (same SKU). On their own lines - that's not possible.
I don't know if they're in line with the real market on their implements or not. I think they want 1K for a post hole auger if I remember the CL ad right (I thought that was funny for two reasons), so they're well above what a TSC auger sells for and 25% wouldn't get them in the ballpark either. I was surprised to see them turning to CL to try and sell this stuff - apparently the mailers aren't getting things moving.
The little backhoe was around 5 or 6K when I noticed it 6 months ago? I don't know what Wood's sells them for, but that sounded about right at the time.
I don't know if they're in line with the real market on their implements or not. I think they want 1K for a post hole auger if I remember the CL ad right (I thought that was funny for two reasons), so they're well above what a TSC auger sells for and 25% wouldn't get them in the ballpark either. I was surprised to see them turning to CL to try and sell this stuff - apparently the mailers aren't getting things moving.
The little backhoe was around 5 or 6K when I noticed it 6 months ago? I don't know what Wood's sells them for, but that sounded about right at the time.
MinnesotaEric
Super Member
They'll match prices on other stuff if it's something another outfit is capable of selling (same SKU). On their own lines - that's not possible.
I don't know if they're in line with the real market on their implements or not. I think they want 1K for a post hole auger if I remember the CL ad right (I thought that was funny for two reasons), so they're well above what a TSC auger sells for and 25% wouldn't get them in the ballpark either. I was surprised to see them turning to CL to try and sell this stuff - apparently the mailers aren't getting things moving.
The little backhoe was around 5 or 6K when I noticed it 6 months ago? I don't know what Wood's sells them for, but that sounded about right at the time.
I tried to price out an 84" 3pt blower, but all they have is the 74" and smaller blowers. Too small for me.
cford36
Gold Member
I would be very surprised if there is not a significant markup from buying direct with the OEM. (TYM or Woods) If the price is comparable then it would be interesting to see if it is a line specific to Cabelas and and of less quality or lighter weight. All complete speculation, but then again I would never consider buying any of this equipment from them.
Jim Timber
Veteran Member
Happened to be in the Rogers MN Cabela's today and asked about tractor sales. They've sold 24 tractors out of that store alone in the past year. :shocked: So here's my serving of crow for this thread. I guess they have the market they thought they did.
They also have interest free financing for 60 months on implements over $2500. 72" grapple for $41/mo. Hmmmm
They also have interest free financing for 60 months on implements over $2500. 72" grapple for $41/mo. Hmmmm
cford36
Gold Member
Don't get me wrong I like Cabela's. Just seems like buying a hammer in a grocery store instead of the hardware store. They just are not the first place I would think of going. I would still be interested in an apples to apples comparison of equipment prices. There has to be a markup like any resaler.