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| Author: | 3Crowns [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Buying a new pistol |
Do most places around here negotiate prices at all? Gunstop, Frontiersman, etc. |
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| Author: | Moby Clarke [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
On used items, yes has been my experience. On new items, no. Some are more open to dicker than others, but it never hurts to ask. |
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| Author: | plblark [ Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
GunStop seems to have a set formula for all new guns. I've seen them check the book, get out a calculator, and then write the price in the book with a sharpie. That said, their prices are generally pretty good. |
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| Author: | twelve_eight [ Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
I actually just picked up a gun today (XD) at DK mags (side note: small store, but very friendly guys). I've been shopping around and they had a good price for a new one. From what I found stay away from the bigger stores like bill's (sticker price was $100 more than I paid). I believe Metro Pawn and Gun will deal (they are a pawn shop), but from what I've seen it's probably because their guns are priced quite high initially, so make sure you know the value of the gun you're looking for. |
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| Author: | Dave Matheny [ Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
Well, for whatever it's worth, MSRP and the actual asking price may be far, far apart. I noticed that the new Ruger LCR was described in one of the magazines as having a suggested retail of something like $750, but a dealer at a recent gunshow had a new one for over $200 less than that, and this is a dealer who has never struck me as having the lowest prices in town. (The magazine was either "American Rifleman," or "Handguns," I think.) So I'm thinking that prices are, shall we say, somewhat spongey. But I know that a dealer having a dramatically lower price than MSRP does not mean he will come down even a dollar, but it's still good to know. |
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| Author: | JonnyB [ Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
A few years ago (6? 8?), I bought a new Kimber .45 ProCarry. Bill's didn't have one but would order it; $700. I went to the place in Blaine - can't recall the name any more - they wanted a bit less, maybe $650 (can't remember that, either). I had started at Gunstop before I went elsewhere. I went back to Howard (God rest his soul!) and bought it there for $559. The local guy (in Willmar) will negotiate a bit but he starts a little higher than the metro stores. This, I think, is understandable, as competition is less and his volumes may be lower, resulting in less discount from distribution or manufacturers. If a shop is insulted by you asking for a lower price, they should close the doors. jb |
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| Author: | Rodentman [ Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
I always ask for a "handicapped discount" for a poor crippled guy. Usually it doesn't work. Never works at the prosthetic shop. Sometimes I ask if there's a discount for cash. Most often there isn't, even though not using a credit card saves them a few percent. So I'll use the Cabela's card and get the pernts. |
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| Author: | kimberman [ Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
Every gun on display for sale at a gun show is negotiable. Especially on Sunday afternoon if you are holding crisp, new hundred dollar bills. |
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| Author: | mrokern [ Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
kimberman wrote: Every gun on display for sale at a gun show is negotiable. Especially on Sunday afternoon if you are holding crisp, new hundred dollar bills. I like your strategy! 
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| Author: | 3Crowns [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
Everyone I would like you to meet the newest member of my family...Juliet!  
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| Author: | Traveler [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
Oh, one of those cute little 22's. Charming, and Lord Fletcher approved, by the way. 
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| Author: | 3Crowns [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
Traveler wrote: Oh, one of those cute little 22's. Charming, and Lord Fletcher approved, by the way. Its a little bigger then a .22, its a 5.7x28mm. |
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| Author: | mrokern [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
3Crowns wrote: Traveler wrote: Oh, one of those cute little 22's. Charming, and Lord Fletcher approved, by the way. Its a little bigger then a .22, its a 5.7x28mm. Fine, .224  Seriously, nice gun. Those are LOTS of fun to shoot, IMO. Tons of bang and flash (it WILL get attention at the range), no recoil beyond what a dang pellet gun puts out, and accurate as anyone could want. -Mark |
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| Author: | 3Crowns [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a new pistol |
mrokern wrote: 3Crowns wrote: Traveler wrote: Oh, one of those cute little 22's. Charming, and Lord Fletcher approved, by the way. Its a little bigger then a .22, its a 5.7x28mm. Fine, .224 -Mark Hey bigger is bigger...
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