Went looking in pawn shops today at lunch and ran across a pretty good deal on a GP 100 but when I asked the guy if he would take a little less than the marked price cash out the door he said no stated the marked price plus tax. It happened at the next one I went to also, severly over priced 10/22, I made an offer and they stated the marked price. Has this happened to others here? Is there something I'm missing? I thought cash would get me some kind of haggling going on. Do I need to flash some cash to be taken seriously? Both places acted like I was just wasting their time. Someone please give me some tips cause the GP100 was nice. Thanks.
Pawn Shop refuse to haggle
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Jorg Nysgerrig
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All you can do is say, "I have X amount of cash for that gun right now, do we have a deal?" If they say no, thank them for their time and go to the next shop.
You can either take it as their prices are so low they can't afford a discount, they are so successful that they don't need your business, or they just don't want that sale.
Then again, you can always show up again the weekend after next and make the same offer. If they aren't interested then, the answer is clear.
You can either take it as their prices are so low they can't afford a discount, they are so successful that they don't need your business, or they just don't want that sale.
Then again, you can always show up again the weekend after next and make the same offer. If they aren't interested then, the answer is clear.
Harold Mayo
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If it was a "pretty good deal" in the first place, why didn't you buy it even without a price reduction?
Every place is different. There's no general advice to guarantee anything.
Also, gone is the day that cash really means anything. Flashing cash is just the same to most business owners and showing a credit card.
Every place is different. There's no general advice to guarantee anything.
Also, gone is the day that cash really means anything. Flashing cash is just the same to most business owners and showing a credit card.
What was the asking price and how much did you offer?
Kinda depends if it already was a real fair price. A lot of these Pawnbrokers have a real good idea what a firearm is worth. Also, they know that someone else will come in, after you, and pay what is listed. Why would they want to walk away from more profit? Cash, if it matters, will usually get you a 3% discount but that is about it.
Kinda depends if it already was a real fair price. A lot of these Pawnbrokers have a real good idea what a firearm is worth. Also, they know that someone else will come in, after you, and pay what is listed. Why would they want to walk away from more profit? Cash, if it matters, will usually get you a 3% discount but that is about it.
Metapotent
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That always happens to me when I go to pawn shops. EVERYTHING is severly overprices, they even tried to get by selling used, damaged guns for more than the original sticker price!
I've come to find that pawn shop owners are the scum of the Earth by in large.
I tried to get an estimate for my savage in .30-06 with Accu-trigger ($750 originally) at my local pawn shop. It was/is in perfect condition, was sporting a brand new Leupold scope that was about $300 itself and also had a alligator leather strap that was about $200. They said they'd only give me $200 for the package and that they wouldn't go any higher.
Then I looked around at their collection and they were selling an unscoped Savage in .30-06 that didn't have an accutripper or strap and had a very scratched barrel and stock, for $700. Now thats just plain BS by my book. Then I noticed a sign on the wall that read "prices are non-negotiable". I packed up my gun and left that place vowing to never come back.
Then I went to a different pawn-shop and experienced a similiar situation.
The moral of the story is that pawn shops suck.
Don't waste your time with pawnshops. It is very rare that you will get a good deal. I'd stick to professional gun-brokers and private party listings.
I've come to find that pawn shop owners are the scum of the Earth by in large.
I tried to get an estimate for my savage in .30-06 with Accu-trigger ($750 originally) at my local pawn shop. It was/is in perfect condition, was sporting a brand new Leupold scope that was about $300 itself and also had a alligator leather strap that was about $200. They said they'd only give me $200 for the package and that they wouldn't go any higher.
Then I looked around at their collection and they were selling an unscoped Savage in .30-06 that didn't have an accutripper or strap and had a very scratched barrel and stock, for $700. Now thats just plain BS by my book. Then I noticed a sign on the wall that read "prices are non-negotiable". I packed up my gun and left that place vowing to never come back.
Then I went to a different pawn-shop and experienced a similiar situation.
The moral of the story is that pawn shops suck.
Don't waste your time with pawnshops. It is very rare that you will get a good deal. I'd stick to professional gun-brokers and private party listings.
Same thing happened to me today. When pawnshop clerk gave me a price $7.00 less than marked I asked if that was out the door and he told me I was not at a garage sale.
I left, figured it was a sign and I didn't need to spend the money.
I left, figured it was a sign and I didn't need to spend the money.
zero_chances
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i have been able to haggle down the prices of two guns i bought at the same pawnshop. on the second purchase, i said i am a repeat customer, and they gave me a decent deal.
LeonCarr
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Rule #1 of making a deal, regardless of the item, is always be prepared to walk away from a deal. Money is like your backside. It is yours, and it is portable 
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If a pawn shop won't deal, walk.
I have had pretty good luck with pawn shops. I have always been able to haggle, and sometimes successfully. The last gun I bought at a pawn shop was a Ruger Super Redhawk .44, in like new condition with rings, box, and all paperwork, marked 529.99. I got it out the door, tax included, for 480 bucks.
Just my .02,
LeonCarr
.If a pawn shop won't deal, walk.
I have had pretty good luck with pawn shops. I have always been able to haggle, and sometimes successfully
. The last gun I bought at a pawn shop was a Ruger Super Redhawk .44, in like new condition with rings, box, and all paperwork, marked 529.99. I got it out the door, tax included, for 480 bucks.Just my .02,
LeonCarr
Axman
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There's one local pawn shop that I deal with because they are quite helpful and their prices are below what most gun shops are. That goes for both new and used. To put it one way their price is about what you'd pay for internet sales w/shipping and transfer fees, maybe even a bit lower.
I have gotten some pawnshop items at a discount without even having to ask. Others will hear nothing. They believe that they can do without your money. Those guys will usually not get my bvusiness. It all depends on the mentality of the owner and sales-rep
2TransAms
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Customers at the gun shop usually have a general idea of what to pay. Customers at the pawn shop,not so much.They wouldn't ask that price if they didn't think they'd get it. A shop by me always had a bunch of beat up electric guitars for the price of a new one,but they always had different ones every time.
MudPuppy
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Some pawn shops are just like that--I swear I don't know how some of them stay in business.
In response to the guy that said "it's not a garage sale", I'm like yeah, I find better condition stuff at a garage sale.
I cruise the buy/sell forums on this and other sites and have much better luck--pawn shops just get me annoyed.
In response to the guy that said "it's not a garage sale", I'm like yeah, I find better condition stuff at a garage sale.
I cruise the buy/sell forums on this and other sites and have much better luck--pawn shops just get me annoyed.
rangerruck
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you ned to try to go to the mom and pop shops. the places with two or more stores, or chain stores, have a computer pgm that is updated almost daily, on what price they are to give for a popular , or name brand item, and also what price they are to sell it at. Regardless of condition.
Devonai
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What pawn shop in New Hampshire is trying to charge you sales tax?
I'm in the Army stationed in GA. Since I stirred up so much response so quickly I guess I'll run the deal by yall. GP100 4" blue in box appears unfired. I'm not sure if it was a pawned gun or not. No price on the tag. When I asked how much the guy said $275. I had $274 in my pocket. Tried to work something out no deal. As you can tell this eating at me. I guess I know where I'm going for lunch tomarrow.
SASS#23149
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not likely unfired at that price,but still sounds like a good price.Scrape up the difference and decide if the guy deserves your business I guess.
dragongoddess
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Well you do what everyone should do when they won't deal. Just look them in the eyes and tell them had they been willing to deal they would have sold it. Now its just going to sit there as you the buyer are going elsewhere.So vote with your feet and walk out that door.
BTW at that price its a safe bet its been fired and it may have a problem.
BTW at that price its a safe bet its been fired and it may have a problem.
MatthewVanitas
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I've had really mixed luck with pawnshops. Aside from one particularly undiplomatic incident I regret, I've been on very good terms with all my local shops.
Almost every local pawnshop around me will haggle, unless "we just put it on the shelf this week", which is a totally fair reason.
One pawnshop had a Ruger MkII for $199, which I thought very fair. I went in hoping they'd cover the sales tax. When I asked "hmmm, what can you do on the Ruger", the manager said $130. I flashed cash and my own trigger lock, asked "and that's out-the-door?", he shrugged and said sure.
So there are good deals out there, but I'd stick to the pawnshops that act like they want your business. A good pawnshop can give you very good deals if they think you're an okay guy.
-MV
Almost every local pawnshop around me will haggle, unless "we just put it on the shelf this week", which is a totally fair reason.
One pawnshop had a Ruger MkII for $199, which I thought very fair. I went in hoping they'd cover the sales tax. When I asked "hmmm, what can you do on the Ruger", the manager said $130. I flashed cash and my own trigger lock, asked "and that's out-the-door?", he shrugged and said sure.
So there are good deals out there, but I'd stick to the pawnshops that act like they want your business. A good pawnshop can give you very good deals if they think you're an okay guy.
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wuchak
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I've yet to see a good deal on anything in a pawn shop. I've stopped bothering to even stop at them.
countertop
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Metapotent,
I think what you are perceiving to be a problem with pawn shops is instead an ignorance of their business model. As for fgr39 - do what you want, but I wouldnt bother returning to the store for a gun (that violated the first rule of buying used, be prepared to walk away since you can always find another one).
As for shopping at pawn shops generally, I'd recommend everyone here read Xaviers blog on a daily basis. Might learn a bit about the pawn idustry, and the ability to work a deal.
I think what you are perceiving to be a problem with pawn shops is instead an ignorance of their business model. As for fgr39 - do what you want, but I wouldnt bother returning to the store for a gun (that violated the first rule of buying used, be prepared to walk away since you can always find another one).
As for shopping at pawn shops generally, I'd recommend everyone here read Xaviers blog on a daily basis. Might learn a bit about the pawn idustry, and the ability to work a deal.
Stainless Chili
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He didn't need the money, and/or it was on consignment.
Never buy with emotion.
Of the other hand, you'll get the best price, usually, for a piece you are emotionally attached to.
Never buy with emotion.
Of the other hand, you'll get the best price, usually, for a piece you are emotionally attached to.
OpFlash
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Pawn shops are in the business of serving the desperate and uninformed. They will give you 10-20% of what your merchandise is worth. Guns are no different. They know their stuff is overpriced, they also know that their typical clientele is not informed enough to know that whatever it is they are selling used you can buy new at Walmart for a lower price. They know they are not going to make their 300% markup on you, so they just wait for you to go away.
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