Gander Mountain – Syracuse Store

I have very mixed opinions about Gander Mountain. My ambivalence stems from the observations I have made about their very vast selection of clothes, shoes, sporting goods, firearms etc… They have many items to offer. This aspect I like very, very much. They feature quality, name brand goods along with some lesser known brands. All that I observed seems to be of very good quality. It is tough to find so much under one roof and I truly have enjoyed my visits to this store.
One interesting observation is that I was only approached with an offer of assistance from an employee in the shoe department. Otherwise, I was ignored or saw no employees present to offer assistance. That is a double edged sword: at times, I do not want anyone to bother me and other times, I want some expert advice. So, I visited the entire store: men’s clothing, women’s clothing, fishing gear, hunting clothes, firearms, ammunition, tactical gear… I was in never approached nor could I easily find any employee for help. If you like to browse, but not buy, this place may be for you.
In contrast, I fully realize that I can purchase almost every item on display at Gander Mountain for 10% to 50% less either at a brick and mortar competitor or an online store. One specific example is the price Gander Mountain asks for a Merrell hiking boot vs. a local competitor vs. an online store. Sorry, I’ll save $ 50.00 and wait 2 or 3 days for shipment. It’s worth the wait.
I have visited several times and enjoy browsing their merchandise displays but, the prices and lack of customer service prevented me from making any purchase.

Any place that has fishing tackle is ok with me