Why is Camping World so EXPENSIVE?
Just about anything Camping World sells online can be found cheaper elsewhere on the internet, even when they have it on sale, for the same thing. When I say cheaper, I mean a LOT cheaper. I could s...
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What it comes down to is the fact that a LOT of people don't know of another place to buy these things. They get a catalog in the mail and don't have the experience to find it cheaper. Its a niche market and they know they can jack the prices up and still have buyers.
Walmart has much better prices and actual stores. You can buy online and return in store. Amazon.com has pretty good prices and often times has free shipping AND free returns (shipping included if you are a Prime member). Cabelas and Bass Pro also have competitive pricing and allow returns to the store.
Bottom line, they sell at higher prices because they can. Enough people are uneducated to other options that Camping World can sell at the higher price and have higher profit margins.
Also, there are some things that are pretty specific to RV stores, either a dealership or CW. I go there to buy a specific item and end up purchasing some cool little doo-dad as an impulse purchase. I probably could have found it cheaper somewhere else... but damnit I wanted it then and didn't want to wait (just like the candy bar at the grocery checkout).
Walmart has much better prices and actual stores. You can buy online and return in store. Amazon.com has pretty good prices and often times has free shipping AND free returns (shipping included if you are a Prime member). Cabelas and Bass Pro also have competitive pricing and allow returns to the store.
Bottom line, they sell at higher prices because they can. Enough people are uneducated to other options that Camping World can sell at the higher price and have higher profit margins.
Also, there are some things that are pretty specific to RV stores, either a dealership or CW. I go there to buy a specific item and end up purchasing some cool little doo-dad as an impulse purchase. I probably could have found it cheaper somewhere else... but damnit I wanted it then and didn't want to wait (just like the candy bar at the grocery checkout).
