Kind of a shame, the new policy, if you ask me.
I, like many, enjoyed fondling the merchandise. It's been a few years, but 3 of my last 4 long guns came from Gander. Part of the decision to buy there was influenced by gift cards, but a bigger part was being able to shoulder the guns without having to wait 10 min. for a sales guy behind the counter. I spent many a lunch hour at the Mtn.
Also, back then, they had some decent deals every once in a while. And yes, I would always get a NIB, not the display.