One of our LGSs (the best one) prices his lowest offer on new guns. Gen, it’s about what I can buy on the net for including transfer fee. Very fair. Will check with owners on consignment guns. Used guns are reasonably priced.
Problem is… they have resorted to “No”A guy named Jack Canfield taught to "Ask, Ask, Ask' The worst outcome is a NO but in many cases they will accomodate you. I do it @ hotels for free upgraded rooms, upgraded seating on long flights and recently at a LGS when they did not carry the grade of ammo I wanted but would accept (for a price) an internet shipment of that type ammo.
When the shipment came in I asked for a military discount on the processing cost...'NO, the boss is a Marine'. (What that had do do with anything I am not sure and did not ask.)
'How about cash vs CC'....YES! Had I not asked I would have paid a higher processing cost.
When I was selling, on consignment, through another LGS, we agreed on an asking price and a lowest acceptable offer. Like another poster said, used guns can be dickered over. Believe it or not......all firearms sold at the original asking price.....no one tried to negotiate. Sad for them but good for me.
Which reminds me I hope everyone asks for a better price on a new (and used) automobile. Their mark-up includes room to negotiate.
OK, OK...I am off my soap box.
Again, Would it make you happier if the dealer priced the item 25% higher......then gave you 20% off?I mostly buy Used Guns, or they are selling it for someone else. It’s traditional to haggle used guns prices. Now if the shop was strict about rock solid price, I get it. But they Gave me 5% off - 10% off in the past. And I buy a LOT of used guns
So entitled, a little. But I put my $$$ where my mouth is. It’s common for my to buy 3-4 used Guns at a purchase…
yes! but I wouldn’t shop there!Again, Would it make you happier if the dealer priced the item 25% higher......then gave you 20% off?
Quite a few posts in this thread answered my first question, but conveniently ignored this one.
Wait, first you are upset that they have no wiggle room, now you wouldn't shop there when they do have wiggle room?yes! but I wouldn’t shop there!
Again, Would it make you happier if the dealer priced the item 25% higher......then gave you 20% off?
Quite a few posts in this thread answered my first question, but conveniently ignored this one.
The Point...you Have missed It.Yes it would at least then I’d know we have a chance to work together and if you Buy Anything These Days without doing your homework and Overpay Shame On You!!!! I get it you Like Paying Full Price and that’s Awesome for You but don’t act Like People Are Wrong for Trying to get The Most Out of A Dollar there is that enough of an Answer for you?
I don’t get it broWait, first you are upset that they have no wiggle room, now you wouldn't shop there when they do have wiggle room?
I see not one shred of and a whole lot of
Heck… Costco gave me a gift bag for signing up 4 the cash back credit card!Yes it would at least then I’d know we have a chance to work together and if you Buy Anything These Days without doing your homework and Overpay Shame On You!!!! I get it you Like Paying Full Price and that’s Awesome for You but don’t act Like People Are Wrong for Trying to get The Most Out of A Dollar there is that enough of an Answer for you?
Yeah.. I’ll be kicking the tires are a bit.. Saving up for a Les Baer!!!I’ll ask if the tag price is firm. If its something I really want anyway I will buy it with either a yes or no.
If it’s just a kick the tires day where a deal will tip the scales, I’ll ask. If its yes I’ll buy, if no I’ll walk.
Stay safe.
Heck… Costco gave me a gift bag for signing up 4 the cash back credit card!
But these Shop Ani’t Loyal!
got a shop with 3 or 4 New Les Baer! Really want one! $2700 for a P2 with 1.5” guaranteeI’ll ask if the tag price is firm. If its something I really want anyway I will buy it with either a yes or no.
If it’s just a kick the tires day where a deal will tip the scales, I’ll ask. If its yes I’ll buy, if no I’ll walk.
Stay safe.
Cozy, bag of candy, toes bag, and rubber bands for chip bagsA gift bag? Full of what?
The hotel chain I stay at for work tries to give me a gift bag at the beginning of each work week so that they don't have to give me points. You know what was in last week's gift bag offer? A 16 ounce bottle of water and a lunch sized bag of potato chips. Screw that, give me my points.
The Point...you Have missed It.
alright Alright … let me rub my 2 brain cells cuz I’m a Uber Driver.Then please explain it to me I’m just a dumb truck driver so maybe if you explain it slow I’ll get it trying to make my limited Gun Money Go As Far as I can make it Go is stupid and wrong so please enlighten me I’m all Ears or in this case I’m all eyes since I’ll read it
YepDog is a Dealer
Nope.and don’t like giving Discounts.
Yet when I asked if you would be happier getting a 20% discount....you said "yes! but I wouldn’t shop there!". So why would you not shop there? THATS YOUR WHINE! You complain about the gun store not offering wiggle room, now you say you wont shop there. If you won't shop there then why get bent out of shape over a discount that you won't take advantage of anyway?Mark is a Buyer & like discounts (but rarely gets it)
I will if you can Explain all Your Weird capitalizations and RUN on Sentences.Then please explain it to me I’m just a dumb truck driver so maybe if you explain it slow I’ll get it trying to make my limited Gun Money Go As Far as I can make it Go is stupid and wrong so please enlighten me I’m all Ears or in this case I’m all eyes since I’ll read it
I've learned a simple thing fact in life.Yep
Nope.
I offer numerous discounts. 50% off on transfer fees for police/fire/active military/teachers/LTC holders and multiple firearm transfers.. I also discount for cash purchases.
Yet when I asked if you would be happier getting a 20% discount....you said "yes! but I wouldn’t shop there!". So why would you not shop there? THATS YOUR WHINE! You complain about the gun store not offering wiggle room, now you say you wont shop there. If you won't shop there then why get bent out of shape over a discount that you won't take advantage of anyway?
Do you want to pay a fair price every day? Or prefer the dealer sticker price allow for that "wiggle room"?
Example:
If the dealer needs to get $500 on his sale he could mark it $500 "price is firm".
or
Dealer could mark it $550 and give you a $50 off discount "just for you".
Either way you pay $500.
I have by far the cheapest silencer pricing in Dallas-Fort Worth (Ive been told). Even with my comparisons of what the buyer would pay at other retailers vs me, there's always the guy that thinks there's more room to wiggle.....when there isn't. I don't work for free. Dickering, negotiating, haggling are life sucking time wasters. If you don't like my price, buy elsewhere. It won't hurt my feelings. But when my price is saving the buyer $200 off what Capitol Armory, Scheels or some online retailer is charging.......my prices ARE ALREADY DISCOUNTED.
You get the point.I simply like to calculate total OTD price. That's the product, sales tax, and background check fee.
If one dealer has an overall cheaper OTD price compared to another, even if there's no haggling. Works for me. I still save money. And I save time too.
I still don’t get your point. But I know I will be shopping around and kicking tires!You get the point.
I will if you can Explain all Your Weird capitalizations and RUN on Sentences.