December 13, 2012, 09:39 AM | #1 |
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Barricade
I went to three local gunshops yesterday trying to buy some Barricade. None had ever even heard of it.
I spent more on gasoline than the product would have cost. This brings up a side issue of local retail store owners complaining that people do their shopping on-line instead of locally. Even with shipping, I can type from my home cheaper than driving around in my truck. Faster too. |
December 13, 2012, 11:57 AM | #2 |
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I guess I have something in common with your LGSs, I've never heard of Barricade either. What is it?
As for the stores not stocking it...do you really expect a gunshop to stock every gun-related product made? Even big warehouse operations like Midway or Mid-South don't stock 'everything'. I've found that it's much less expensive to run my phone than my Jeep. Helps keep my insurance rates lower, too. |
December 13, 2012, 05:02 PM | #3 |
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I think the stuff used to be called Sheath or something similiar, so they may know it under a different name.
Honestly, there are better products out there if you are looking for rust protection. |
December 13, 2012, 06:28 PM | #4 |
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It's like this everywhere, in every sort of retail outlet; they only stock what sells fastest.
It's a vicious circle, You go to a storefront and try to buy product X, we don't stock product X, but we can order it for you. I can order it myself. I recently went through this on a set of large mould handles, I saved about $8 ordering them new on line, and that was after I paid for shipping. maybe the local retailer I tried first is over priced, maybe not, but I did give them the first shot at it.
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December 15, 2012, 01:24 AM | #5 |
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There is a difference between not stocking it and not knowing what it is.
Barricade isn't that obscure of a product. A successful boutique shop requires extensive product knowledge and customer service. Gun shops are like bars. It seems a lot of people think it would make a nice retirement gig and as long as it breaks even they can live off their pension. |
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