Not greg b Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, mnstang said: They used to be pretty good on pricing on AC parts but they're pretty expensive now. Like they got established as the big name in mail order and now people go there out of habit and comfort. Thomas is significantly cheaper. But country cat does have the best inventory and when it's in season that's important. A lot of their good deals online probably went away because of Amazon. It’s very costly and time consuming to sell on there as it is a royal pain in the ass for a business. Once they set price on there, they probably made all their parts the same so they didn’t have 10 million price structures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soeaster Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I worked at Haydays with a dealer for 4 years back in the late 90's. We always brought a shit ton of non-current, mostly Polaris clothing and sold the shit out of it. Did a lot with studs and helmets too. Met a lot of great people and a lot of assholes too. The work a dealer has to put in (especially a larger one) to get all their stuff there, set up, and going is quite astounding. We had it down to an art, but after awhile, the online sales crept in and it really didn't make sense anymore. We made money for sure, but hauling everything there, paying everyone to work, hotel, food, alcohol... it gets to be a lot. Had a blast doing it but it was hot and a lot of freaking work! There was nothing in the world like a Haydays shitter on Sunday when it was 95 degrees out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 hours ago, mnstang said: They used to be pretty good on pricing on AC parts but they're pretty expensive now. Like they got established as the big name in mail order and now people go there out of habit and comfort. Thomas is significantly cheaper. But country cat does have the best inventory and when it's in season that's important. It is sad that I will drive 90+ minutes past CC to go to Thomas, all while driving within 5 minutes of CC. After Covid, things changed their big time, so now it is back to Tom. Only go to CC if I have to. Their in-store price and online price are not the same, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, racinfarmer said: It is sad that I will drive 90+ minutes past CC to go to Thomas, all while driving within 5 minutes of CC. After Covid, things changed their big time, so now it is back to Tom. Only go to CC if I have to. Their in-store price and online price are not the same, btw. Pretty easy to support a cat die-hard good guy living the dream. Last time I was there was talking to Tom a little about stuff and then I end up talking to his son in the shop who was going over his old wildcat that he just xc raced, couple hours later back on the road. They're right on my way when I go north so I'm by there all the time. Got me inspired to do a vintage race sled for a race or two a year but we'll see about that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 14 minutes ago, mnstang said: Pretty easy to support a cat die-hard good guy living the dream. Last time I was there was talking to Tom a little about stuff and then I end up talking to his son in the shop who was going over his old wildcat that he just xc raced, couple hours later back on the road. They're right on my way when I go north so I'm by there all the time. Got me inspired to do a vintage race sled for a race or two a year but we'll see about that Enticer 250 FTMFW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 14 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Enticer 250 FTMFW! I was thinking of a 90's cat, aws1 sled like a 94 cougar or 96 jag liquid. 440 liquid and then go from there. Very out of character for anyone that knows me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Tom is probably going to get my business next time around (potentially November, but we’ll see). Good guy, pulls in Cat people from up north, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potatodigger1 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 8:59 AM, p51mstg said: Who's going? Anybody buy one of those VIP tickets? I guess somebody did!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Potatodigger1 said: I guess somebody did!! I'm going. Not buying VIP. I'd rather go Sunday but might end up going Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 since no one has brought it up to my knowledge... will Cat unveil a new SX sled at Hay Days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: since no one has brought it up to my knowledge... will Cat unveil a new SX sled at Hay Days? No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 10:47 AM, Potatodigger1 said: I guess somebody did!! Level one is a 1000 bucks each and must be purchased in pairs. Go look what you get for a 1000 bucks. Totally not worth it. It’s basically parking close, open bar, free food, a gift card, and gift bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I think I found a new sled. How much is an 800 with a speedwerx pipe, can and all the trail closing dangles worth?? It might come in a box. Not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palu49 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Crnr2Crnr said: since no one has brought it up to my knowledge... will Cat unveil a new SX sled at Hay Days? Mike Kloetys rejection email to me for an RXC made it sound like there isn’t much promise in the cat racing world. But at least the guy on trail riders bitching about the seat on the RXC compared to his 2019 pantera will get his cross country sled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Not greg b said: Level one is a 1000 bucks each and must be purchased in pairs. Go look what you get for a 1000 bucks. Totally not worth it. It’s basically parking close, open bar, free food, a gift card, and gift bag. I don't even think it was open bar I think it was a couple of drink tickets at the bar. To get open bar you'd have to do 2 or 3. To each their own some people a thousand bucks is nothing so sure why not but I'm not the 1% apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK440 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: since no one has brought it up to my knowledge... will Cat unveil a new SX sled at Hay Days? Cat, just like the rest of the world, doesn’t give a shit about sno-x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, mnstang said: I don't even think it was open bar I think it was a couple of drink tickets at the bar. To get open bar you'd have to do 2 or 3. To each their own some people a thousand bucks is nothing so sure why not but I'm not the 1% apparently Those are honestly for vendors, and they get help from sponsors. Holly Fuck! Are you all honesty fucking stupid? Polaris blood in your veins? No help for the stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, ZR6000RR said: Those are honestly for vendors, and they get help from sponsors. Holly Fuck! Are you all honesty fucking stupid? Polaris blood in your veins? No help for the stupid. Vendors already spend a big ole pile of money to be there, plus some vendors host shit that is way better then the Haydays crap. Fox and FXR put on stuff way better then this if you have the hookup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 minute ago, racinfarmer said: Vendors already spend a big ole pile of money to be there, plus some vendors host shit that is way better then the Haydays crap. Fox and FXR put on stuff way better then this if you have the hookup. No shit? Betting the smart vendors get a break. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Just now, ZR6000RR said: No shit? Betting the smart vendors get a break. Just sayin. Cat caters their own meals. With the gift card and the gift bag, this really isn't targeted at your average Haydays vendor. Most of them want to get the fuck out of there and get a shower. It is targeted at the dinks that feel the need to spend $1000 to get into Haydays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 19 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Cat caters their own meals. With the gift card and the gift bag, this really isn't targeted at your average Haydays vendor. Most of them want to get the fuck out of there and get a shower. It is targeted at the dinks that feel the need to spend $1000 to get into Haydays. You sound like you got ass fucked and liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 That was an odd way to make an offer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Northern MN passive aggressive dating question. See if you don't get a negative response and then pounce. You are sick Jimwit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, ZR6000RR said: You sound like you got ass fucked and liked it. I haven't gone to Haydays for a few year. I have better things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, ZR6000RR said: Those are honestly for vendors, and they get help from sponsors. Holly Fuck! Are you all honesty fucking stupid? Polaris blood in your veins? No help for the stupid. Whoa dude. And here I thought we were bros 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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