.223 Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 i found Cabelas outfitters (America) on the internet last month and ordered a catalog of there stuff it arrived 5 days ago full of good equipment and cheap clothing i am thinking of ordering some jackets and trousers from them. so i was wondering if any one else has orded anything from them and if they are really as good as it describes because its along way to send stuff back. you can order a free catalog at www.cabelas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 I have used Cabelas for some long time, buying clothing, fishing equipment and books. :unsure: Delivery, quality, etc have all been fine. Make sure you understand the total amount you will be paying. Take into account the shipping costs. If you bulk up your order, you can get free, or cheaper delivery charges. Also, be very careful and clear when you order. If you ask for the wrong size ,colour etc, you will get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Watch for the sizes. If buying expensive clothing I'd be very careful. I bought deer hunter goretex camo from my local gunshop. I'm a 34" waist but had to buy 38" to fit :unsure: All the sizes were to cock. There's nought like trying them on for fit. And no, I hadn't just over indulged at MacDonalds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 I have found the Cabelas sizes to be OK, just remember the boot/shoe sizes are different from ours. Its always better if you can try before buying. I often go round the shops doing this, making a note of size, colour, brands etc and then order the same items online, if there is a big saving to be had. PS. Once you order from Cabelas online, you will receive their Internet catalogue by email and every special offer they have..............for ever and ever and ever and ever..... :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Make sure you understand the total amount you will be paying.Take into account the shipping costs. If you bulk up your order, you can get free, or cheaper delivery charges. Also, be very careful and clear when you order. If you ask for the wrong size ,colour etc, you will get it. Cranfield, Do they have a 'Gift' service? I have dealt with a firm in the US that would open the packaging and include a Birthday card saying 'Happy Birthday from Uncle Buck!!" thus avoiding import duty and VAT as it was a gift :unsure: Not sure if they can still get away with it. I used to buy cheap DVDs from Canada. The package was always marked ' used software - optical media' for the same reason. Also, find out who the courier is. Some firms declare all shipments to customs. My mate ordered a £100+ set of fancy bike lights from the US. Thought he got away with the duty and VAT until a letter turned up with a bill for £50 from customs. Turned out UPS send a list of all shipments direct to customs for post billing!!! :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 I have brought things back from the US in my luggage packed as "gifts", just in case Customs stopped me (they never did), but I have never had anything despatched to me, this way. I doubt the bigger companies would do it, as its a bit blatant. It sounds like one of those things that use to happen, until Customs caught on to it. The best way to get high value stuff, is to go over there on holiday and bring it back. I do. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.223 Posted March 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Thanx for the advice guys i shall take into acount everything you have said when i place my order. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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