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Metal god, when it comes to the XD package, you're right to be upset, but it's up to you to make sure of what you are getting. If the receipt didn't say essentials and the owner didn't tell you essentials and that you would get the pouch and holder, that's on you.
I would have backed out on the price alone because I've learned, for whatever reason, that when I spend more than needed, I literally get less out of it. I buy clothes at Walmart not because they're cheap, but because they're better than Sears, cheaper, and they last longer too. I'm in the ME business because nobody else is in the ME business, they're in the THEIR business. Very rarely do you find someone who helps you in the ME business, but when you do, that's when you show some appreciation and help them in THEIR business. Sometimes that's as simple as talking to them at the store like a person, chatting about the new owner of the store and both agreeing that some things are better and some aren't. Sometimes when you're really busy and just starting out and when you pick up your new shotguns and buy some 12 gauge slugs and the guy gives you a box of sabot slugs and you don't have the barrel to shoot it out of your shotgun and he knows the shotgun you just bought doesn't have the right barrel either and it cost $15 for 5 shells... yeah, that's the type of business I don't like. And I didn't go back to that store for almost 2 years. My mistake? Yes, because I trusted Mr. Nice Guy. Can't always trust Mr. Nice Guy, but you can trust the guy that gives you free stuff because he's seen you twice a month for the past year and he gave you that free stuff because you've been having a lot of trouble with the service lately.
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Whatever a manufacturer ships a gun with should be included when it's sold new, and it's not necessary to enumerate the accessories on the receipt. Ever buy a new car? Did the dealer write "spare tire" on the bill of sale? |
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I'm not taking the dealers side. Just from being in business for myself over the years I've found most of the time the confusion/misunderstanding comes from both sides when things are not always clearly spelled out/written down. If the dealer is a constant pain in the arse and does not have good prices, customer service or people skills, the only intelligent thing to do is to go somewhere else. Pretty simple. |
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January 16, 2018, 11:51 AM | #31 |
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"Ever buy a new car? Did the dealer write "spare tire" on the bill of sale?" New cars are starting to come without a spare tire. (Back to our regularly scheduled program.) |
January 16, 2018, 12:02 PM | #32 |
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You better give the stores some business.
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I refuse to buy a Hi Point the same prices as a new Ruger EC9s and I can't buy an $800 Glock. I give my FFL's business when I can, usually when I do a transfer, which I pay for btw, I'll buy a box of ammo or a pound of a new powder I've never used before. I've never seen a gun shop totally close. These FFL's have been in the business, being their own boss, for too long. They're not gonna close shop to go work for someone else so they can get a few grand more a year.
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I did not know of the limited run on the 1-9 twist . I still would bet ( knowing how this guy is ) he did not even look it up because he had the 1-12 there to sell .
As far as the holster and mag holder . This is likey his SOP because he has a table that has all kinds of randon things on it . I’ve seen on more then one occasion holters and mag holders in zip lock bags with the priceand new written on the bag . Anyways , like I said this is not just one thing . This is many different instances where I felt unhapppy with the service or experience. I don’t think any one of those things really bothers me , it’s the whole of my experiences there that has turned me off
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The days of the snarky gun store owner/clerk acting as if it is your privelege to be in the presence of their shop are fading fast. I have been talked down to, derided for my lack of knowledge and just generally felt unwelcome over the years in certain stores. Other gun shops are welcoming and helpful. Guess which ones I patronize? Nevermind buying online from a reputable dealer that will likely be less expensive.
I am not in Socal so I can't imagine what it's like to try to get guns, ammo or accessories there. I certainly would not shop at a gun shop like you describe here in NC. |
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It's interesting how some people think one thing is better based on something small . The biggest for me is buying tickets to a game or concert . You'll see best available is row 30 all the way to the side while there are center seats in row 31 . Just because it's a row closer doesn't automatically make them better . I'd rather be center stage in row 35 then way off to the side in row 30 . Just found a new place in the east county . Going to check it out tomorrow at lunch because I'm work in that area this week .
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