WWYD ?

**A24meNu** · August 17th, 2013, 12:25 AM

You patronize a local shop, ask about a specific quote and realize the shops quoted price is way more then MSRP, 20% or more?

**BimmerJon** · August 17th, 2013, 12:44 AM

Well... There is cost, price and then value

Decide for yourself. Can you get it cheaper somewhere else?
Cons to that? Can't handle it first, have to wait, no patronizing a local shop, etc

Willing to pay a little more?
Pros to that? Can try before you buy, walk out same day, support local shop, etc

**sprrdhawk44** · August 17th, 2013, 12:55 AM

It all comes down to how badly you want the gun.

**762xIan** · August 17th, 2013, 06:19 AM

I would (and have) let them know "Hey over at Joe's in Nexttownover, he quoted me $400 for X gun, any way you can help me out here, you are my local guy and I would rather give you my business?"

Never hurts to ask.

**wellcraft** · August 17th, 2013, 06:39 AM

it really depends on the gun...difficult hard to get guns are going to demand a premium. run of the mill guns that every shop has in stock i would have thanked him for his quote and left.

**GreenBlood10** · August 17th, 2013, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by 762xIan

I would (and have) let them know "Hey over at Joe's in Nexttownover, he quoted me $400 for X gun, any way you can help me out here, you are my local guy and I would rather give you my business?"

Never hurts to ask.

I agree with this. It can't hurt to ask, and you never know. Sometimes they'll meet and beat the price of the other shop. Best of luck.

GB

**Pa.Sniper** · August 17th, 2013, 09:47 AM

Do not buy it, tell them why you will not buy it. Let them know you can get it cheaper, then ask if they can beat the other price by 10%. If not, you need a new lgs.

**Sir Knight** · August 17th, 2013, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Pa.Sniper

Do not buy it, tell them why you will not buy it. Let them know you can get it cheaper, then ask if they can beat the other price by 10%. If not, you need a new lgs.

The opening post never said that he could get it for less. If it is a gun in high demand, it is not uncommon for dealers to charge a premium for it. Bluffing that you can get it cheaper elsewhere and then demanding 10% less, is a sure way to NOT end up with the gun that you want.