Backcountry.com not playing nice

JNE wrote:

I have no bone in this fight but can't help pointing out that backcountry, or any other retailer, leaving the market for any other reason besides a shrinking market would do nothing but open up a void which would attract new investment, and thus a replacement business. This business would be wise to learn the lessons of why their predecessor went out of business, and would likely seek to not make the same mistakes. As a result, competition would remain healthy and real change would come about.

Fair point 

Christian George wrote:

Yeah, we disagree on practically everything. 

But you always make it personal. 

My apologies. I merely meant viewing this as a customer of Backcountry (and there, I'm more in agreement with you than you may realize), or, viewing it with an eye to the businesses they went after. Yeah, me the customer still thinks it was outrageous they did this in the first place. However, I, as a customer can indeed live without Backcountry (and I do buy as much as possible from my local guys, no price shopping), but it is my local guys who were actually damaged by this. As customers, it may offend us, but we can express our views and just walk away. 

But the businesses? Bottom line, the treatment of my local dudes matters more to me and overrides my opinions. Simple as that.

And, your opinions are totally welcome too. That's the only way to have a conversation. Personally, I'd not flame the poor gearheads, though. 

Best, Helen

Recalling this thread when I was in the pet store the other day getting cat food..........

Ugh...gotta wonder if roadkill is on the ingredient list, eh? Lol on the "backcountry" for a cat food brand.

Since you resurrected this? I am pleased to report that Boise Gear Collective stayed sort of open by appointment through these last two months, and is now open (with cautions) again. As is most of our businesses, only day two though, of this stage of reopening. We'll see how it goes.

With the other stuff they do, BGC is also a bike shop, full service, so that side of the business suddenly exploded, with tons of people wanting bikes or service for that relic in the garage rafters!

I'm glad. They're my friends, and this has been a scary and tough stretch.

Best, Helen

Old lady H wrote: Ugh...gotta wonder if roadkill is on the ingredient list, eh? Lol on the "backcountry" for a cat food brand.

Since you resurrected this? I am pleased to report that Boise Gear Collective stayed sort of open by appointment through these last two months, and is now open (with cautions) again. As is most of our businesses, only day two though, of this stage of reopening. We'll see how it goes.

With the other stuff they do, BGC is also a bike shop, full service, so that side of the business suddenly exploded, with tons of people wanting bikes or service for that relic in the garage rafters!

I'm glad. They're my friends, and this has been a scary and tough stretch.

Best, Helen

Did they get PPP help? I know we kept several businesses from folding at my bank with those PPP funds. That and deferments.

Jon Hillis wrote:

Did they get PPP help? I know we kept several businesses from folding at my bank with those PPP funds. That and deferments.

Dunno, didn't ask.

Thanks to your bank! That process wasn't smooth from what I heard.

Best, Helen

Old lady H wrote: Ugh...gotta wonder if roadkill is on the ingredient list, eh?

Not at $1.59/can!