Cabela's vs Gander cards

[Luck e 1]

This may take a different turn, but I am trying to figure out which credit card I should use. Both are offering money back. ANyone have experience with either of the cards? Is it a good deal?

[HARPOON-OR-BUST]

I BELIEVE THAT GANDER QUIT THEIR POINT SYSTEM......I AM CANCELING MY GANDER CARD. NOW I JUST USE THE CABELAS CARD

[fishin58]

My points were also cut on my gander card crappy now i have some plain jane mastercard they replaced it with

[Ufatz]

I have had a Cabela Card since they started issuing them. I use it for everything and so far I have gotten two electric trolling motors, a $400 snow mobile suit, several rods, presents for my wife, plugs, line, boots, socks, chest waders....you get it idea. It is a GREAT card to have. Just use it all the time for everything and you'll be pleasantly surprised at how fast the points add up.

Okay men......CHARGE!!!

[Animal]

Cabelas has a very good card for points. Nice thing about it is that it's free. You can only use your points at Cabelas who I feel do not offer the best value on most outdoor items. Meaning I can usually find similar items for less $$$. However, they are a one stop shop. There are many other cards that offer a better bonus, but it depends what your needs are. I use a major airline card.

[TimR]

Gander has a new Card out. Not quite as good of a deal as before - 1% on all purchases, 5% on instore purchases. I don't know what Cabela's rebate rates are.

Tim

[HARPOON-OR-BUST]

REALLY! THAT KIND OF MAKES ME MAD THAT THEY SENT ME OUT A NEW PLAIN MASTERCARD(NO POINT SYSTEM) TO REPLACE MY OLD GANDER CARD WITH THE POINTS WHEN THEY HAVE A NEW CARD DEAL GOING! OH WELL I GUESS

[Luck e 1]

I went on to Cab's HSOforum and they do 1% for all purchases, and 3% for cab's purchases. Gander is 1% and 5%. Sounds like if gander lets their uses use the card (with out discontinuing them) it is a better deal right now.

[Kab Dreamin]

I put everything on my Cabela's card; groceries, cell phone bill, utilities, gas, etc. and pay it off each month. The points really add up. I went to the Cabela's VIP party last night (I'm not a VIP, I just work for Kraus-Anderson, who built the building) and picked up my new depth finder - FOR FREE. I love that card.

[Kab Dreamin]

And by the way, don't tell my wife I bought the depth finder. I told her I was going to get her something with the points.

[Luck e 1]

Hilarious!

[BAIT956]

Kab, tell her you got her a depth finder. LOL

I once had a girlfriend, (no kidding) who liked to fish. Every birthday, Christmas, etc., I would give her fishing equipment that I bought from Cabelas with my card. Good stuff that I would like. She would leave the stuff at my place.

When I finally saw the light after about 6 years, and dumped her, I inherited the gear. Smartest thing I ever did.

Love the card. Use it for everything and pay it off every month.

They also will send you a hardcover Cabelas catalog and a year end accounting of every time you used the card.

[shouldbefishn]

The reality is neither card. Check various web sites such as Citibank and others. There are deals out there that blow both Cabelas and Gander out of the water. It also depends on spending habits. I currently am using a Citi card that pays 5% back on all gas and groceries. For me this adds up fast. Plus it pays 1% on all other charges. Unless it just makes you feel good to have that Cabelas on the card I would look around a bit before getting either of the cards mentioned.

[wolfwood]

I dont know if it makes a diffrence but I belive the cabela's card is a visa and the gander card is a master card

[backlash 1]

Should be fishing

I hear ya, I have the same citi card (5% off on prescriptions too) such an excellent deal, especially with the price of gas nowdays. Only bad thing is they limit you to $300.max in cash back per calander year. So once we burn that up we start using Cabelas and gander.for the rest of the year.