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Old 01-11-2011, 10:57 AM
Gary Gary is offline
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Originally Posted by Bailey Boat View Post
I always offer cash and a concealed carry permit up front so they know that the sale is a slam dunk once we come to a price and I discount by 35%. I assume they paid 50% and need to make something to keep the lights on and the doors open. I will go up to 30% but no higher, I'll walk..... I have a couple of shops where I have made multiple deals and they will quote me a different price than whats on the tag....
This is my approach as well. I frequently walk away empty handed but sometimes get a pretty good deal. I have also noticed that they are less likely to discount Glocks, 1911s, ARs and the like than revolvers, rifles and military surplus stuff. I guess that they sell easier.
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