OTI at Fishing Tackle Unlimited - Page 2

gman · 06-28-2007, 08:01 AM

went to tackle unlimited in houston yesterday, couldnt find any of your products???

Minnow · 06-28-2007, 08:31 AM

Gman,

FTU order was ship this Tuesday, they should have it on their shelve by this weekend.

Mitchw123456 · 06-28-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnow

Gman,

FTU order was ship this Tuesday, they should have it on their shelve by this weekend.

Are they going to charge around the same amount that yall do from your site? The reason I ask is FTU is notorious for being quite a bit higher on alot of stuff (no I'm talking bad about them they get a ton of my money anyway just out of convience) nad I was curious if OTI was going to have them at set pricing so they wouldn't be "gouging" the prices badly? I'm literally 20 minutes from there so that would be very convient is their pricing was in the same ballpark as buying direct.

Ragman · 06-28-2007, 10:29 AM

Hey Mitch!

Mfrs can suggest a retail price (MSRP Mfrs Suggested Retail Price), but cannot -at the current time- dictate at what price their products must be sold by retailers.

Even though some mfrs try to skirt this issue, we won't take this risk (all of this is based on personal experience from a different industry).

Fishhead56 · 07-01-2007, 12:49 PM

Made it by FTU yesterday due to a rainy weekend. And checked out the OTI gear. It was located were I expected it to be under the Big Yellow Fin Tunas.
: )

The assist hooks were located with the other assist hooks and displayed well.
The poppers were down the isle and showed to be larger, and with better hardware as expected. The popper rods were racked a few feet away closer to the high end reels and fly fishing equipment. It was my first time to handle the rods, I am impressed!. Inovative, well built, light and strong.
Made my positive comments to the floor sales staff and to a few customers that were looking at the assist hooks.

As to FTU pricing it depends on what your in the market for.

Yes I can get foam popping corks a few cents cheaper at Walmart or Academy. And pay way more for the same cork at a bait camp.

For me FTU is fair priced for the quality and quanity of selection.

For bargines on mid range tackle check the reel bin behind the sales counter it's always changing. Yesterday I saw several Shamino reels (Stella, Trinadad ect..) that were discounted up to 25%.

They also keep a rod bin in the reel repair area with discounted heavy rods.
Yesterday the selection was not much. But in the past I've found Penn tuna sticks for like 17 cents on the dollar.

Their regular price on an Avet sx is $175 compared to 175.95 to 179.00 from the mail order locations I've checked.

Anyway not trying to be a soap box guy.
But deer corn, Gas, and cold beer prices vary widely from location to location and from brand to brand.
But if time and selection are your target neither a feed store or a Liquir store
have it all at the lowest price.
IMHO FTU has done a good job for decades.

Still think they could do better on their web page though.

Kev.

CaptEddie · 11-28-2007, 02:46 PM

If you want the venice market you need to talk to Jimmy at professional in new orleans he sells to most of the charter boat guys and all the big boat guys. I gave Mark at superior one of your packages glad he hooked up with yall.

tdwcapt · 01-02-2008, 11:49 AM

Eddie, where is Professional in New Orleans?

jureal · 01-02-2008, 02:25 PM

Maybe here?

http://local.picayuneitem.com/Profes...9743.home.html

06-28-2007, 10:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Hey Mitch! Mfrs can suggest a retail price (MSRP Mfrs Suggested Retail Price), but cannot -at the current time- dictate at what price their products must be sold by retailers. Even though some mfrs try to skirt this issue, we won't take this risk (all of this is based on personal experience from a different industry). __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

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06-28-2007, 08:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,157	went to tackle unlimited in houston yesterday, couldnt find any of your products???

06-28-2007, 08:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,200	Gman, FTU order was ship this Tuesday, they should have it on their shelve by this weekend.

07-01-2007, 12:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fishhead56 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Galveston County Posts: 376	Made it by FTU yesterday due to a rainy weekend. And checked out the OTI gear. It was located were I expected it to be under the Big Yellow Fin Tunas. : ) The assist hooks were located with the other assist hooks and displayed well. The poppers were down the isle and showed to be larger, and with better hardware as expected. The popper rods were racked a few feet away closer to the high end reels and fly fishing equipment. It was my first time to handle the rods, I am impressed!. Inovative, well built, light and strong. Made my positive comments to the floor sales staff and to a few customers that were looking at the assist hooks. As to FTU pricing it depends on what your in the market for. Yes I can get foam popping corks a few cents cheaper at Walmart or Academy. And pay way more for the same cork at a bait camp. For me FTU is fair priced for the quality and quanity of selection. For bargines on mid range tackle check the reel bin behind the sales counter it's always changing. Yesterday I saw several Shamino reels (Stella, Trinadad ect..) that were discounted up to 25%. They also keep a rod bin in the reel repair area with discounted heavy rods. Yesterday the selection was not much. But in the past I've found Penn tuna sticks for like 17 cents on the dollar. Their regular price on an Avet sx is $175 compared to 175.95 to 179.00 from the mail order locations I've checked. Anyway not trying to be a soap box guy. But deer corn, Gas, and cold beer prices vary widely from location to location and from brand to brand. But if time and selection are your target neither a feed store or a Liquir store have it all at the lowest price. IMHO FTU has done a good job for decades. Still think they could do better on their web page though. Kev.

11-28-2007, 02:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
CaptEddie Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Venice, La Posts: 191	If you want the venice market you need to talk to Jimmy at professional in new orleans he sells to most of the charter boat guys and all the big boat guys. I gave Mark at superior one of your packages glad he hooked up with yall.

01-02-2008, 11:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
tdwcapt Junior member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 28	Eddie, where is Professional in New Orleans?

01-02-2008, 02:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
jureal Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 294	Maybe here? http://local.picayuneitem.com/Profes...9743.home.html

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