Jon Burgess

Jon Burgess, owner of Eagle Eye Archery in Camden, hopes his specialized knowledge will help him compete against Cabela's. (Buy photo) The News Journal/GARY EMEIGH The cavernous Cabela's in Pennsylvania is popular.(Buy photo) The News Journal/GARY EMEIGH

SMYRNA -- Cabela's, one of the world's largest dealers in hunting, fishing and outdoors equipment, is eyeing Smyrna as a site for one of its mega-stores.
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"The buying power that the big company like Cabela's has will certainly affect the little shop, just based on the fact they can get things a lot cheaper," Burgess said.

However, Burgess said small operations like his might be able to succeed in Cabela's shadow by offering personalized service that a mega-store can't.

"Generally, when we're talking about big-box stores like Cabela's, or Kmart or Wal-Mart, for that matter, the specialized professional they have in the archery section of their store may not have as much knowledge on how to set up bows as someone who does it for a living," Burgess said.

Jon Burgess Owner, Eagle Eye Archery info@eagleeyearchery.com

Eagle Eye Owner Jon Burgess was available to answer archery related questions. Thanks Jon for your support and time.