My LGS is great because he sells a lot of ammo by the case and welcomes any ffl work. So i use him a lot and even buy my cleaning stuff and targets just from him.In return He always picks up the tax and check fee.Some times he will drop an extra 50.00 His used inventory turns over quickly so he must be pricing right. I think he brings more people in his store because there is always a chance something great could be brought in. Some of the other stores are filled with guns i saw there last summer.
How much does your LGS negotiate prices?
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Brian41
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One shop will do 10% everytime CC or cash. Another almost never comes down but his prices are fair. He used to have two prices, cash and CC on the hang tag but quit that practice. Probally too many complaints by CC users.
Yet another is really high but I found cash he'll deal quit a bit and always use cash there. I notice it doesn't get rung up on his till but that's his problem.
I buy my bulk ammo online quite a bit now but also buy at the dealers especially what is on sale. I even had a clerk at one sporting goods shop recently give me an additional 15% off ammo already on sale without me even asking. That brought the $30/box price down to $19.00.
Yet another is really high but I found cash he'll deal quit a bit and always use cash there. I notice it doesn't get rung up on his till but that's his problem.
I buy my bulk ammo online quite a bit now but also buy at the dealers especially what is on sale. I even had a clerk at one sporting goods shop recently give me an additional 15% off ammo already on sale without me even asking. That brought the $30/box price down to $19.00.
labworm
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Plastic, pay a little more than cash or personal check. Prices posted are what you pay, your choice to buy or not.
I do my best to keep the LGS in business, I like to actually have the item in hand rather looking at some picture. Sometimes the picture is accurate and sometimes not, I don't care to gamble.
I do my best to keep the LGS in business, I like to actually have the item in hand rather looking at some picture. Sometimes the picture is accurate and sometimes not, I don't care to gamble.
My favorite local stores generally have very fair prices on nice used guns.
For example, I saw very little point in haggling over a 3" 65-5 in the box with the original "purse" included for $475.
For example, I saw very little point in haggling over a 3" 65-5 in the box with the original "purse" included for $475.
That's absolutely fair. But when they have $700 on it and wont budge, I pretty much give them the double tall man and leave. I dont patronize places that think it's their right to get 100-200% profit on a used gun that you know they paid around $300 for, if that. Or if they overpaid for it.
Our one larger shop makes such insulting offers for trade in's they don't get hardly any used guns in. No one will trade there. Just the people willing to pay MSRP retail. The smaller shops know the used guns are very desirable and will usually negotiate up to 10%.
mwtdvm
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My last was a little strange..
I was browsing the rack of used guns and a Browning A-bolt in 22-250 caught my eye. Only blem I could see was a bit of the muzzle being shiny, Crown looked good. Bolt etc looked like it had been fired very little. Had a "Shooter's Edge" scope and the price was $699. I took it to the counter and a "new guy" put it in a cradle and went to look for the bolt. I decided to look at the bullets to see if there was something there I could not live without. I then heard in the background that they could let me have it for 650. Now this is with no prompting on my part... I said that sounded good.. So we proceeded to the register where a guy I regularly deal with was overseeing things and there was a head to head consult and I was informed that I could have it for $625. I am a regular there but NEVER have been given discounts without having to haggle. I ain't complaining but when you figure a $100 for the scope. (surprising clarity and a red/green IR) and then that brings the cost of the A-Bolt II made in 2002 down to $525. Still have to shoot it. It was a definitely different experience.
I was browsing the rack of used guns and a Browning A-bolt in 22-250 caught my eye. Only blem I could see was a bit of the muzzle being shiny, Crown looked good. Bolt etc looked like it had been fired very little. Had a "Shooter's Edge" scope and the price was $699. I took it to the counter and a "new guy" put it in a cradle and went to look for the bolt. I decided to look at the bullets to see if there was something there I could not live without. I then heard in the background that they could let me have it for 650. Now this is with no prompting on my part... I said that sounded good.. So we proceeded to the register where a guy I regularly deal with was overseeing things and there was a head to head consult and I was informed that I could have it for $625. I am a regular there but NEVER have been given discounts without having to haggle. I ain't complaining but when you figure a $100 for the scope. (surprising clarity and a red/green IR) and then that brings the cost of the A-Bolt II made in 2002 down to $525. Still have to shoot it. It was a definitely different experience.
BCDWYO
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I'd love to support my various LGSs and believe me I try, but for quality used guns, often in a specific model or configuration like most of us in this forum are looking for, my experience is that it is truly like searching for a needle in a haystack...the pickins are mighty slim and few and far between. The Internet, and occasionally gun shows, are the only realistic options for out of production models. My new guns I always buy locally and rarely will the LGS budge on the price. One time I was able to get sales tax waved for a cash deal.
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I try to do my best to support the little guys, whether I'm buying hunting supplies or hardware. Small shops made this country what it used to be, and I try to support mine.
I don't buy many guns, but there is a small auto parts store and a Mom & Pop hardware store I deal with a lot, and on bigger purchases the hardware store will knock a few bucks off, and the parts store pretty much 100% gives me a discount, because I've been doing business with him since he opened.
God bless the little man. I can do without the conglomerates.
I don't buy many guns, but there is a small auto parts store and a Mom & Pop hardware store I deal with a lot, and on bigger purchases the hardware store will knock a few bucks off, and the parts store pretty much 100% gives me a discount, because I've been doing business with him since he opened.
God bless the little man. I can do without the conglomerates.
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I've never understood people who get all "butthurt" over prices. It's simply a business transaction. There is an offer and a response. The gun is either worth that settled on price to you - or not. Why get all emotional over it?
One of my best friends owns a large successful gun shop. I buy most of my firearms from him. I ask his best price, he tells me, and I either buy or tell him no. Neither one of us gets our feelings hurt. He has to stay in business, and I know what I can afford. We stay fast friends and don't let that get in the way of our friendship. So why get mad at someone you don't even know, cause you think they are "too high"? Just buy it, or walk away...
One of my best friends owns a large successful gun shop. I buy most of my firearms from him. I ask his best price, he tells me, and I either buy or tell him no. Neither one of us gets our feelings hurt. He has to stay in business, and I know what I can afford. We stay fast friends and don't let that get in the way of our friendship. So why get mad at someone you don't even know, cause you think they are "too high"? Just buy it, or walk away...
Local shops that have been in business for 10+ years interest me. The longer, the better. Longevity says something about their business practices and integrity. Mom and Pop shops may not have the best price, but sometimes you get surprised at their competitiveness. I just bought a popular gun that is fetching premium prices over MSRP for $55 under MSRP at one such shop. The pricing was under Academy's offering and only slightly above some online offers who were "sold out" all the time. By the time I added up the shipping and FFL fee, with tax, I still had a better deal.
mkk41
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I deal with very few local gun shops (LGS) anymore. Actually , there's not too many left. But those I do , I've been dealing with a long time and dealing with a lot. I stop in weekly. The owners know me , know what I like and if I ask to see something , I'm interested and they'll quietly tell me MY bottom line , out-the-door price.
And I'll usually agree.
Example; Stopped by a regular haunt yesterday. They buy collections and had a box of various vintage 1911 new/old stock Colt and quality custom (King's,Hoag,Swenson,Belhert)parts and Wolff springs. I picked thru a few boxes , found some stuff I liked and asked how much. The owner looked thru it all and said "$30 ok?". OK???? Stuff probably cost $100 new , in 1980!
Think of that the next time ya buy ammo at WalMart.
If the tagged price is WAY to high , I know he's into it for more than I'd pay , so I won't even ask. Same when I'm in a stranger's shop. I can usually read people , and can tell if someone is up for some friendly haggling. If I see something I like at a price that's close to what I'm willing to pay , I ask it that's the CASH OTD price. They can only say no. If it's a privately owned shop , I certainly don't want to insult the place. If I get a deal , I'll most likely be back.
And I'll usually agree.
Example; Stopped by a regular haunt yesterday. They buy collections and had a box of various vintage 1911 new/old stock Colt and quality custom (King's,Hoag,Swenson,Belhert)parts and Wolff springs. I picked thru a few boxes , found some stuff I liked and asked how much. The owner looked thru it all and said "$30 ok?". OK???? Stuff probably cost $100 new , in 1980!
Think of that the next time ya buy ammo at WalMart.
If the tagged price is WAY to high , I know he's into it for more than I'd pay , so I won't even ask. Same when I'm in a stranger's shop. I can usually read people , and can tell if someone is up for some friendly haggling. If I see something I like at a price that's close to what I'm willing to pay , I ask it that's the CASH OTD price. They can only say no. If it's a privately owned shop , I certainly don't want to insult the place. If I get a deal , I'll most likely be back.
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