ObsidianOne
Member
Normally I have terrible experiences at gun shops around here, I suppose it could be due to the fact that I look younger, despite being 21.
Even though I've made a $150 purchase at one, and a $300 at the other, I still seem to not be looked upon as a customer, and it's rather irritating.
However, there is a new gun shop that opened up down the street from my work in a really strange location. They're in some suite with totally unrelated businesses.
I decided to take a peek the other day. they have about a 15' x 15' office and ~15 guns, small amount of ammo, Glock bags, etc.
As soon as I walked in, the guy greeted me and instantly made me feel welcome. I noticed his prices on some things were considerably lower and told him so. He had a Ruger LCP for $290, instead of the retail of $340 that I keep seeing everywhere. He said that he is trying to keep his prices low, as his rent and his overhead is low and doesn't have to worry about large expenses, and plans on keeping it that way.
He said that he does have a limited stock, but can order anything I want and said that he would charge 15% over the price he gets for his profit for anything under a $1,000, and 10% for anything $1,000 or higher.
I work in customer service myself, so I have rather high standards I suppose, but next time I go to buy a gun, I'm going to this guy first. Even if he charged the same as everyone else, just because of his welcoming attitude and non-elitist attitude I'll be a returning customer.
Even though I've made a $150 purchase at one, and a $300 at the other, I still seem to not be looked upon as a customer, and it's rather irritating.
However, there is a new gun shop that opened up down the street from my work in a really strange location. They're in some suite with totally unrelated businesses.
I decided to take a peek the other day. they have about a 15' x 15' office and ~15 guns, small amount of ammo, Glock bags, etc.
As soon as I walked in, the guy greeted me and instantly made me feel welcome. I noticed his prices on some things were considerably lower and told him so. He had a Ruger LCP for $290, instead of the retail of $340 that I keep seeing everywhere. He said that he is trying to keep his prices low, as his rent and his overhead is low and doesn't have to worry about large expenses, and plans on keeping it that way.
He said that he does have a limited stock, but can order anything I want and said that he would charge 15% over the price he gets for his profit for anything under a $1,000, and 10% for anything $1,000 or higher.
I work in customer service myself, so I have rather high standards I suppose, but next time I go to buy a gun, I'm going to this guy first. Even if he charged the same as everyone else, just because of his welcoming attitude and non-elitist attitude I'll be a returning customer.