watch for expired merchandise at retail stores. Boat safety flares

[Ken07AOVette]

I went on line for the big Father's Day Sale looking for some safety flares for my boat and Cabelas had them in stock. Trouble is they expire 10/18 so for $50 I get six flares that are good for 3 months. I called Cabelas to see if they would check stock to find any that were good until 2021 "I'm sorry sir we don't do that." I also asked what happens if I get these flares sent and they are already expired "they are final sale just like everything in the store". Good to know, no more shopping at Cabela's

[Hamsnacks]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

I went on line for the big Father's Day Sale looking for some safety flares for my boat and Cabelas had them in stock. Trouble is they expire 10/18 so for $50 I get six flares that are good for 3 months. I called Cabelas to see if they would check stock to find any that were good until 2021 "I'm sorry sir we don't do that." I also asked what happens if I get these flares sent and they are already expired "they are final sale just like everything in the store". Good to know, no more shopping at Cabela's

I think you just got a bad worker man, that doesn't sound right at all, lazy worker. I'd call back and speak with someone else.

[bobalong]

Sounds to me like you talked to a sales associate who has not yet learned what good service is. I have always had pretty good service when talking to a manager.

[oilngas]

sound like the result of being bankrupt, and new policies.

[chickensashimi]

Cabela’s and Bass pro are both jokes, everybody said how bad wholesale was, but, still better than these two.

[HalfBreed]

Maybe no solace, however, have popped off extensive numbers of para flares way out of date with spectacular result.

I understand the date/ safety aspect however, tubes of fire always seem to do what is expected. As long as they are kept properly.

Safety is costly.

[58thecat]

All retail stores have issues but I would not hesitate to return to get a deal or two at any of these stores....makes my bucks go a long way....went to a store the other day, issues, went to another and got what I wanted only torrential the initial store to get another deal with no issues....win, win for me

[Justfishin73]

Everytime there's been an issue, they've done right by me,no complaints

[Kim473]

Reminds of milk in the store, best before date. 2 weeks old on the shelf and only one day left on the best before date.

[ghostguy6]

I'm guessing you bought the Tru Flare pen style flares. Yes those one do have a shelf life but as long as you store them in a waterproof storage container they will last long past the date. If you leave them in the box they will absorb moisture and fail to fire. I find one of those small pelican cases and a desiccant pack works the best.

Generally speaking, every store I have dealt with has a no return product on any pyrotechnic device. This included Wholesale, Canadian Tire, Ect. Im also guessing Cabelas grouped these flares in with ammunition and reloading components as they are basically a .22 cal blank, gun powder,strontium carbonate and magnesium. Cabela's return policy states:

Final Sale items that cannot be returned include:

Ammunition, gun powder, primers or reloading components
Arrows (once cut to length)
Bear or dog spray
Books
Food processing equipment
Footwear insoles
Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards
Sleeping bags and mattresses (including mattress pads)
Pre-owned firearms purchased from a retail store
Special Orders (including personalized items)
Tree stands and ladder stands
Underwear, lingerie, swimsuits and base layers
Retail-location Bargain Cave items (exception: Bargain Cave items purchased on Cabelas.ca follow general return guidelines).

Items purchased from a retail location in the United States or from Cabelas.com may not be returned to a Canadian retail store. Similarly, items purchased from Cabela’s Canada may not be returned in the United States.

Other restrictions may apply. For more information please call 1.800.265.6245 or email info@cabelas.ca.

[Ken07AOVette]

The problem is not will they work, the problem is when you are checked on the ocean by RCMP and they find your mandatory flares are expired they give you a little piece of paper that costs you money. The officer himself said he knows full well the 30 flares I have will work fine, but.....
This time I got a warning. I need new flares before July 10.

[Ken07AOVette]

Originally Posted by ghostguy6

I'm guessing you bought the Tru Flare pen style flares. Yes those one do have a shelf life but as long as you store them in a waterproof storage container they will last long past the date. If you leave them in the box they will absorb moisture and fail to fire. I find one of those small pelican cases and a desiccant pack works the best.

Generally speaking, every store I have dealt with has a no return product on any pyrotechnic device. This included Wholesale, Canadian Tire, Ect. Im also guessing Cabelas grouped these flares in with ammunition and reloading components as they are basically a .22 cal blank, gun powder,strontium carbonate and magnesium. Cabela's return policy states:

No they are the 12ga duals. Again the issue is not will they work, it is the sharp little eyes on the RCMP or DFO / Coast Guard Officer checking for Safety Compliance on the open water. Expired flares = $$$ taken away.