Blythe's

Shooter5 · 10-15-2008

Any comments on Blythe's Sporting Goods in Valparaiso? I have been there a couple of times and felt their prices were good. They seem friendly too. They also have a gun range on site.

glockguy07 · 10-16-2008

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Originally Posted by Shooter5

Any comments on Blythe's Sporting Goods in Valparaiso? I have been there a couple of times and felt their prices were good. They seem friendly too. They also have a gun range on site.

Their prices are just alright, better than Gander Mtn. on some things (and that's not saying much) almost never better than Jerry's Gun Shop in Rensselaer.

If you want the very best prices, shop online on big sites like ar15.com and buy from one of their vendors or in the equipment exchange then have Blythes transfer it for $50

Gun range is nice, was better before they upped the price to get in by a couple bucks/person

They are nice there for the most part, but I'd be nice too if I was robbing you blind

YMMV

fg12351 · 12-09-2008

I was in there 2 days ago. I was in town for a funeral and decided to stop in. It's a big place with lots of selection but the prices would make Gander Mountain blush.

melensdad · 12-09-2008

I've purchased several guns from Blyths snad they always have been able to meet/beat the best price I could find but the prices on their wall of guns are not necessarily the best out there. I typically shop their Griffith store. They have also ordered in several guns for me and given me great deals, again as good or better than I've ever found on the internet. If you want a specific gun, look it up on the internet, find the best price, and call them, typically they can get it to you for at/near that same price and you won't pay a transfer fee if you buy it somewhere else.

I won't transfer guns into them because of their no-budge $50 transfer fee. That just sucks. I understand them charging that price on a stock gun they can buy, but on 1 of a kind collectors guns or out of production pieces they still jab their customers with the same $50 fee.

I am a happy customer of theirs for production guns, but I refuse to do transfers with them.

popeye · 12-16-2008

Since the Shemas closed their gunshop in Merrillville about 6-8 years ago Shops like Blythes and Westforth's have raised their used gun prices. The Shemas low overhead allowed for some real good pricing. They moderated the pricing of guns in this area being low ball on pricing.

Soundslikejosh · 12-16-2008

Not to mention that Jim Shema was a stand up guy, and Kathy was a peach. Sad to see them go, but all good things pass.

10-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
Shooter5 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	Blythe's Any comments on Blythe's Sporting Goods in Valparaiso? I have been there a couple of times and felt their prices were good. They seem friendly too. They also have a gun range on site.

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popeye Plinker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N.W. Indiana Posts: 91	Since the Shemas closed their gunshop in Merrillville about 6-8 years ago Shops like Blythes and Westforth's have raised their used gun prices. The Shemas low overhead allowed for some real good pricing. They moderated the pricing of guns in this area being low ball on pricing. __________________ Gimme Shelter

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Soundslikejosh Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 1,467	Not to mention that Jim Shema was a stand up guy, and Kathy was a peach. Sad to see them go, but all good things pass. __________________ As far as the number of guns I have, most are backups for me or handouts to my family in the event of a OMGWTFSHTFBBQ ~ bigcraig His outward persona makes Mr. Rodgers look like 50 Cent, but with a blade in his hand the only thing keeping your head on your shoulders is the fact that he is a good person. ~Bushido Devil Dog

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12-09-2008	#3 (permalink)
fg12351 Addicted to Ammo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fishers Posts: 281	I was in there 2 days ago. I was in town for a funeral and decided to stop in. It's a big place with lots of selection but the prices would make Gander Mountain blush.

12-09-2008	#4 (permalink)
melensdad Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lake County / West Creek Posts: 3,760	I've purchased several guns from Blyths snad they always have been able to meet/beat the best price I could find but the prices on their wall of guns are not necessarily the best out there. I typically shop their Griffith store. They have also ordered in several guns for me and given me great deals, again as good or better than I've ever found on the internet. If you want a specific gun, look it up on the internet, find the best price, and call them, typically they can get it to you for at/near that same price and you won't pay a transfer fee if you buy it somewhere else. I won't transfer guns into them because of their no-budge $50 transfer fee. That just sucks. I understand them charging that price on a stock gun they can buy, but on 1 of a kind collectors guns or out of production pieces they still jab their customers with the same $50 fee. I am a happy customer of theirs for production guns, but I refuse to do transfers with them.