Cosner's in Bedford - Page 3

sig1473 · 05-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundslikejosh

FWIW, asking a competitor what they think of Cosner's isn't very damning evidence. A gentleman wouldn't have spoken poorly of him, and would have avoided doing so. I am not trying to be high and mighty, I've said bad things about Cosner's too, but within my profession I try to be polite and leave the others be.

"Value" is a very transient thing, and perhaps you and Cosner are using different sources to determine value. Again, not saying he didn't screw you, just saying there may be more than one way to look at it.

I totally agree

But as far as asking an opinion, I have also asked police and other law enforcement personnel about the place. There is some reason I still get the same answer over and over again FWIW.

SC_Shooter · 05-31-2009

My experience with Cosner's is that the prices are not "deals" by any stretch of the imagination. That said, their selection is nice and they have come through on .40 ammo when I couldn't find it anywhere else (even online). I've personally never experienced the nasty attitude, but I'd probably boycott it too if they had been snippy with me. Maybe I've been lucky, but the staff have been good to me (particularly his son).

Doody5 · 09-26-2009

I have bought guns from Cosners for several years. I have spent over $20,000 during this time. All my purchases have been guns that I could not have found anywhere else from a trustworthy source. Yes I think Dave is a very trustworthy source. If you go to his shop you play by his rules and they include not pissing him off because you think his prices are too high. If you want to trade he will tell you what he will give you for your trade. If you want to buy he will tell you what he wants for the item. If you don't want to buy for that amount then don't, but don't smart him off over it. If you want to offer him less then do, if he wants to sell it to you for less he will, if not he won't. That is his right. If you don't buy from him he will not smart you off or insult you.

mettle · 09-26-2009

TOO high prices on junk, and everyday 'gettable' items; and, ignorant clerks who learned from their boss to be that way.

My two cents....

Glock22 · 09-28-2009

Once you get to know him he's alright.He has a fair layaway and gives more than most on trades.

05-31-2009	#2 (permalink)
SC_Shooter Squirrel Stalker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bloomington Posts: 751	My experience with Cosner's is that the prices are not "deals" by any stretch of the imagination. That said, their selection is nice and they have come through on .40 ammo when I couldn't find it anywhere else (even online). I've personally never experienced the nasty attitude, but I'd probably boycott it too if they had been snippy with me. Maybe I've been lucky, but the staff have been good to me (particularly his son). __________________ "Never, never, never quit" ~Winston Churchill

09-26-2009	#4 (permalink)
mettle Master Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bloomington IN Posts: 2,652	TOO high prices on junk, and everyday 'gettable' items; and, ignorant clerks who learned from their boss to be that way. My two cents.... __________________ Originally posted by Tyler34: 'you know the family that carries sigs together stays together.'

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09-26-2009	#3 (permalink)
Doody5 Plinker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	I have bought guns from Cosners for several years. I have spent over $20,000 during this time. All my purchases have been guns that I could not have found anywhere else from a trustworthy source. Yes I think Dave is a very trustworthy source. If you go to his shop you play by his rules and they include not pissing him off because you think his prices are too high. If you want to trade he will tell you what he will give you for your trade. If you want to buy he will tell you what he wants for the item. If you don't want to buy for that amount then don't, but don't smart him off over it. If you want to offer him less then do, if he wants to sell it to you for less he will, if not he won't. That is his right. If you don't buy from him he will not smart you off or insult you.

09-28-2009	#5 (permalink)
Glock22 Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bedford Posts: 56	Once you get to know him he's alright.He has a fair layaway and gives more than most on trades.