OEF_VET
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Black Majik,
Is it possible that the horrible condition those guns are in might be caused by repeated fondling by people who have no intention of buying them? Just a thought.
As for the poll, I shop around. There are quite a few shops in the local area, including two gun-stores and three pawn shops all within 5 minutes of my apartment. When I'm considering buying a new/used gun, I'll check out all or most of them, and buy where I find the deal I feel most comfortable with. I also shop the gun shows, but mostly buy ammo, reloading supplies, and accessories there, as the prices are generally cheaper than the local shops. The reloading gear is actually bought from a local dealer at the gun show (their store is a little too far to drive for a pound or two of powder). I've also been known to buy ammo and one rifle at Wal-Mart. I also use the internet to buy some accessories, particularly reloading gear as of late. Mostly I use the internet to research fair prices. Then when I see something at a store or gun show, I know if it's worth it to pay the shipping or the dealers' profit margin. Invariably, the dealers' profit margin is better.
Frank
Is it possible that the horrible condition those guns are in might be caused by repeated fondling by people who have no intention of buying them? Just a thought.
As for the poll, I shop around. There are quite a few shops in the local area, including two gun-stores and three pawn shops all within 5 minutes of my apartment. When I'm considering buying a new/used gun, I'll check out all or most of them, and buy where I find the deal I feel most comfortable with. I also shop the gun shows, but mostly buy ammo, reloading supplies, and accessories there, as the prices are generally cheaper than the local shops. The reloading gear is actually bought from a local dealer at the gun show (their store is a little too far to drive for a pound or two of powder). I've also been known to buy ammo and one rifle at Wal-Mart. I also use the internet to buy some accessories, particularly reloading gear as of late. Mostly I use the internet to research fair prices. Then when I see something at a store or gun show, I know if it's worth it to pay the shipping or the dealers' profit margin. Invariably, the dealers' profit margin is better.
Frank