Owen Sparks
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I bought a like new Remington 870 with a 21" Turkey barrel with screw in chokes for $200at a pawn shop a while back. The barrel alone was worth $200.
Ever lose your cool in a shop?
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I never knew pawn shops sell guns. Never visited them before.
So I googled pawn shops with FFL and only found one a hr drive away (closed weekends).
I had work related business there one day. lots of long rifles, handguns were black powder. Shop dude said there were starting to get back into carrying pistols. the only milsurp rifle was a Mosin M44 with mismatched number on the bolt for $120. didnt have my borelight with me. Anyways, I 'may' go back there if i'm in the hood again.
I can only imagine pawn shops may not advertise they have a FFL or carry firearms. think I may visit the local stores. I have some jewelry that I post on Craigslist every now and then, sick of that crap may just "sell" it to a pawnshop just to get rid of them (bad memories)
So I googled pawn shops with FFL and only found one a hr drive away (closed weekends).
I had work related business there one day. lots of long rifles, handguns were black powder. Shop dude said there were starting to get back into carrying pistols. the only milsurp rifle was a Mosin M44 with mismatched number on the bolt for $120. didnt have my borelight with me. Anyways, I 'may' go back there if i'm in the hood again.
I can only imagine pawn shops may not advertise they have a FFL or carry firearms. think I may visit the local stores. I have some jewelry that I post on Craigslist every now and then, sick of that crap may just "sell" it to a pawnshop just to get rid of them (bad memories)
oldbear
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I have to agree 100%. Anytime you let emotion into a business deal, which you were involved in, it effects your normal good sense.
As posted this was business, they do not have to buy anything from you. Take their offer, leave it, try and negotiate. Some will negotiate, some will not. Unless the guy at the counter was offensive in his conversation, it's just business.
I have only sold one gun at a pawn shop. I hated the gun, wouldn't hit the broadside of a barn if fired from inside the barn it was so inaccurate. I lost $15 bucks on it and was happy be rid of it. I used the money I received to pay on a nice 10/22.
You can find some bargains at pawn shops and I have, and you can get skinned alive--that depends on you: caveat emptor.
I have only sold one gun at a pawn shop. I hated the gun, wouldn't hit the broadside of a barn if fired from inside the barn it was so inaccurate. I lost $15 bucks on it and was happy be rid of it. I used the money I received to pay on a nice 10/22.
You can find some bargains at pawn shops and I have, and you can get skinned alive--that depends on you: caveat emptor.
WinThePennant
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He made an offer, and you refused it. You left, and found someone who made you a better offer that you accepted.
Isn't this how it's supposed to work? What's to get mad about?
Isn't this how it's supposed to work? What's to get mad about?
beatledog7
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In theory, pawn shops that sell guns can afford to make less profit on each gun sale because it's the pawn business that really keeps the store afloat. Without the pawn side of the business many pawn/gun shops would cease to exist.
There are many parallels in the world of retail. As a fan of high-end audio reproduction, I can remember when there were stereo shops that only dealt in high-end audio. They're all either gone or making their money in consumer-brand home theatre and merely dabbling in the high-end stuff. It's a shame, but it's reality.
There are many parallels in the world of retail. As a fan of high-end audio reproduction, I can remember when there were stereo shops that only dealt in high-end audio. They're all either gone or making their money in consumer-brand home theatre and merely dabbling in the high-end stuff. It's a shame, but it's reality.
jcwit
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Having not being the one there and unable to hear the conversation or be part of it, I have no idea if I would have lost my cool or not.
only once
Having a conversation with a gun store employee that prompted him to show his CCW revolver which he pointed at me. I ducked away and told him if he did that again he'd have to pull the trigger.
He laughed and I gave him a cold stare and then he said he was sorry. I'm laid back and you wont catch me yelling in public.
I get stupid offers through emails on guns I sell online from time to time and I mostly ignore them or reply with a semi funny semi sarcastic comment.
Having a conversation with a gun store employee that prompted him to show his CCW revolver which he pointed at me. I ducked away and told him if he did that again he'd have to pull the trigger.
He laughed and I gave him a cold stare and then he said he was sorry. I'm laid back and you wont catch me yelling in public.
I get stupid offers through emails on guns I sell online from time to time and I mostly ignore them or reply with a semi funny semi sarcastic comment.
Dueling1911s
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I buy all my guns from Tomball Pawn and Jewlery in houston. vast majority of their guns are new and at super low prices. they undercut everyone in town.
they make their money hoping on lawaway defaults or having the gun come back to be bought at a fraction of what they sold it for. not to mention the pawn side of business
they make their money hoping on lawaway defaults or having the gun come back to be bought at a fraction of what they sold it for. not to mention the pawn side of business
I have recieved awesome deals from pawnshops
I just bought aN excellent condition horsehide crossbreed for 10 bucks
Did it fit my pistol? nope..... It only takes 2 minutes at 300 degrees in the oven to fit any pistol
I also purchased a marlin 336 scoped in perfect condition for $300
No tax
I would NEVER sell a gun to a pawnshop
They are a business that needs to make a profit to survive
I just bought aN excellent condition horsehide crossbreed for 10 bucks
Did it fit my pistol? nope..... It only takes 2 minutes at 300 degrees in the oven to fit any pistol
I also purchased a marlin 336 scoped in perfect condition for $300
No tax
I would NEVER sell a gun to a pawnshop
They are a business that needs to make a profit to survive
jcwit
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Is that an unusual concept? Or are you just back from Wall Street?
Just Joking
jonn5335
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I was in my local pawn shop looking at guns-fishing gear because I've only been in there once in 21 years because you could buy anything they have in there cheaper new. So just for sh*ts and giggles I pulled off my platinum ring off which weighs over 1/2 ounce and asked what they would pay to which she replies "depends how many times have you had this in" to which I reply "never" so she offers me like $75 which the ring was over $2000 new years ago and worth about $800 scrap at the time
I can't help but laugh when people complain of being lowballed at pawnshops. Its the nature of the beast, and most people only deal with them as a last resort because of that fact. People pawn things usually out of desperation, not because they think a pawn shop is going to offer them the best possible deal they can find. While I HAVE been in a nice pawn shop or two, most are located in poor neighborhoods, catering to their clientele, I'd guess. I've never pawned anything in my life, but know enough to realize if the time comes that I have to, I'm only going to be offered a fraction of the value of the item.
Sav .250
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Pawn shops are in the business to make money........at you expense.
alsaqr
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i don't lose my cool in pawn shop or any other type of business. It's too easy to simply turn around, leave and never come back.
Deus Machina
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Yeah, never lost my cool. I have laughed in people's faces before.
$320 for a bubba'd and cut-down Mosin Nagant, or $400 for a Yugo Tokarev...
Unfortunately, that's at the largest gun shop around here.
$320 for a bubba'd and cut-down Mosin Nagant, or $400 for a Yugo Tokarev...
Unfortunately, that's at the largest gun shop around here.
pockets
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"It's a business. It ain't UNICEF." Joe Dirt
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woad_yurt
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There's a pawn shop near me from which I've bought quite a few guns. I've long ago given up trying to figure out their pricing guidelines. There, it's either half the going sale prices or double, with no middle ground. I just stop in looking for the underpriced stuff while ignoring the insanely overpriced ones.
Seen side-by-side in their display case:
The loosest, sloppiest, most-trashed H&R 922 I've ever seen, w/missing front sight and probably non-functioning,* for $165 and a truly glorious S&W Model 14-4 with original grips, target hammer and trigger, for $300.
Seen side-by-side on their long gun rack another time:
A miserable, scratched and dinged Marlin 60 that had been painted black with a brush, lock, stock and barrel, for $150, siting right next to a beautiful, sporterized-stock, non-drilled and tapped Czech Mauser for $70.
You can guess which two out of the above four I bought.
* One really has to go the extra mile to find a non-working 922. I didn't think they existed until I saw this particular gun.
Seen side-by-side in their display case:
The loosest, sloppiest, most-trashed H&R 922 I've ever seen, w/missing front sight and probably non-functioning,* for $165 and a truly glorious S&W Model 14-4 with original grips, target hammer and trigger, for $300.
Seen side-by-side on their long gun rack another time:
A miserable, scratched and dinged Marlin 60 that had been painted black with a brush, lock, stock and barrel, for $150, siting right next to a beautiful, sporterized-stock, non-drilled and tapped Czech Mauser for $70.
You can guess which two out of the above four I bought.
* One really has to go the extra mile to find a non-working 922. I didn't think they existed until I saw this particular gun.
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CaliCoastie
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lose your cool? nope had a few i just walked away from, prices being to high and not moving a bit on them.
Other than that? I love prowling around pawn shops, you can get some great deals and everything in the store is negoishable price wise. its fun and hmm you can get some steals.
I dont know that i would pawn anything but.... i havent been put into that position yet(thank my stars and cross my fingers at typing this).
Other than that? I love prowling around pawn shops, you can get some great deals and everything in the store is negoishable price wise. its fun and hmm you can get some steals.
I dont know that i would pawn anything but.... i havent been put into that position yet(thank my stars and cross my fingers at typing this).
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