Need to purchase a couple of stands for next season. I like mesh seats but that is not a deal breaker. My question is: when and where is the best time to get the best deals? Like Cyber week vs the after season sales. Also, where has been your best place for deals either online or in person? Thanks

Back when I was buying a couple a year to put up I'd always find the best prices from right after Christmas through February. Basically when hunting season was over for the vast majority of the country and places like cabelas and sportsman wearhouse realize they need to move the product before next year. By February most stands are sold out.

Simmons in Bessemer will discount all remaining stands in January or February. Great buys.

Thanks so much for your input!!

WalMart should start marking theirs down soon...I got a 2-man stand a couple years ago (wife got it for me for Christmas) that was marked down to $69 a couple weeks before Christmas.

I bought two of these a few years ago and have really liked them. Not that expensive.



https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-deluxe-16039-ladder-tree-stand?a=2245668

I’ve bought and hunted from A LOT of ladder stands over the years and the “Guide Gear 18' Ultra Comfort Ladder Tree Stand” from Sportsman’s Guide is the best deal going right now…I’ve learned the hard way: always buy a ladder stand that both the seat portion AND the platform both butt up against the tree and can be strapped (this increases stability immensely!)

I Bought 3 of the Big Game Warrior DXT 17' ladder stands a couple months ago for $99/each. I'M guessing most local ag stores and the big boxes will have those prices again after Christmas.

Family Tradition stands are nice but they never go on sale!