I have had my eye on a particular gun for awhile. When I decide on a firearm, I do extensive research and try to familiarize myself with it as much as possible. It may take me six months of research before actually purchasing.
That being said, a friend of mine told me that a local gun shop had the gun I have been eyeing for awhile. I had some time today and decided to go out of my way to that gun shop because I am ready to purchase. Being that I have done my research, I know the cheapest place online that I can get this gun.
I entered the gun shop and browsed their offering and sure enough, there it was in all its glory. For about $200 more than I can purchase it online, I could have the one sitting on their shelf.
I kindly asked if I could see the gun. The guy at the counter pulled it out. After I inspected it thoroughly (and listened to all the B.S. that he was spewing) I asked him what kind of deal he could make me on the gun.
Him: The price is the price, we only Mark up our guns 10% (that 10% margin play is getting old, btw)
Me: Well, all said and done I you are asking $200 more than I can get it elsewhere.
Him: (Shocked) Really? Where?
Me: Online.
Him: Well, our price is the price and we can't negotiate on brand new guns.
Me: You can't throw in 100 rounds of ammo? (That'd be worth about $40)
Him: Nope, now that's it.
Me: okay, thanks for letting me see it, bye.
I don't get it. I know the LGS is going to be more expensive than online. But, I feel like you have to work with me a little bit. I'm not going to spend over $1000 if I don't feel like I am being worked with. Hell, even Gander Mountain has worked with me (and worked hard, btw) to get a sale. It is what it is doesn't cut it, I'll just buy online if that is the case.
Thoughts INGO?
That being said, a friend of mine told me that a local gun shop had the gun I have been eyeing for awhile. I had some time today and decided to go out of my way to that gun shop because I am ready to purchase. Being that I have done my research, I know the cheapest place online that I can get this gun.
I entered the gun shop and browsed their offering and sure enough, there it was in all its glory. For about $200 more than I can purchase it online, I could have the one sitting on their shelf.
I kindly asked if I could see the gun. The guy at the counter pulled it out. After I inspected it thoroughly (and listened to all the B.S. that he was spewing) I asked him what kind of deal he could make me on the gun.
Him: The price is the price, we only Mark up our guns 10% (that 10% margin play is getting old, btw)
Me: Well, all said and done I you are asking $200 more than I can get it elsewhere.
Him: (Shocked) Really? Where?
Me: Online.
Him: Well, our price is the price and we can't negotiate on brand new guns.
Me: You can't throw in 100 rounds of ammo? (That'd be worth about $40)
Him: Nope, now that's it.
Me: okay, thanks for letting me see it, bye.
I don't get it. I know the LGS is going to be more expensive than online. But, I feel like you have to work with me a little bit. I'm not going to spend over $1000 if I don't feel like I am being worked with. Hell, even Gander Mountain has worked with me (and worked hard, btw) to get a sale. It is what it is doesn't cut it, I'll just buy online if that is the case.
Thoughts INGO?