I've seen his prices and I wasnt impressed on any of them - glocks at $600, sigmas at $300, most of the people should get a better deal on the boards.
Really? Again, I beg to differ.
Did'nt see the Sigmas, maybe I was ignoring them without realizing it.
However, I saw some G17's going for about $510-545 depending on the features. Saw a couple of other models/calibers going for about $550-585. That was the tag price. If You try "dealing" with them, they'd probably knock the price down a bit. Also saw some CZ 40's with a $289.00 price tag. If I were to get one locally or through an internet dealer/auction, it would cost Me about $350.00 after all is said and done.
Yeah, It's kind of like buying a car, but at least they have been willing to bring down the price without a bunch of arm twisting. As I said earlier in the thread, My father saved some money dealing with them. He saved about $50-100. This is compared to getting one from a local dealer(s) that woud'nt budge on the price and over the net to boot. The time before that, they gave Him a very nice price on another pistol. For some reason only known to My Father, He did'nt get that one. At least this time around He took advantage of a good deal.
and in fact owes a class III dealer that is a personal friend of mine at least one machinegun paid for not delivered.
Ok, now that is one thing. This is info You are privy to because this happened to Your friend. I hope Your friend has taken legal action if this is the case.
Except...
I cant prove the rumors floating around, but I certainly do not doubt it.
THAT is a different ballgame.
By the way...I prefer to buy from local dealers/shops and have.
But if they are not willing to "do business" and are indeed overcharging Me...I'm going to go where the deals are.