Just thought I would share a quick tid-bit about Cabelas. Late December 2010 (13 months ago) I bought what I thought was a really nice "hub" style ice shelter for a very reasonable price (159.99). IT WAS A CABELAS BRAND SHELTER. Worked perfectly for the 10-12 times that I set it up and used it both as a ice fishing shelter and a "warming house" for my skating rink. The other day I set it up and one of the poles poked right through the fabric. On these "hub" style shelters the tension is critical to the function of the shelter and it really doesnt function without the tension and the shelter becomes useless.

I did an online chat using my order number and receipt with a Cabelas customer service rep. She told me no problem that I could send it in or bring it to a store and exchange it no problem.

Well, I went to the Owatonna store today and it wasn't quite that simple. Turns out Cabelas only warranty is only for 90 DAYS! I have never heard of such a thing! I went back and forth with the lady at the counter until she agreed to exchange it. When I got the new one she asked if I wanted to buy a 1 year warranty for 29.99. Are you kidding me! I have never heard of a product that isn't warranty from factory against defects for less than 1 year. That's bullshit and obviously a money SCAM! I fucking hate SCAMS! I guess if you buy anything "cabelas" brand items you have to BUY the 1 year warranty.

Just a heads up for you guys. Think I might be done with Cabelaa now, Gander is way closer anyway.