Gun Show Vs. online/store
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Gun Show Vs. online/store
Are prices normally better at a gun show or online?
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I used to compare prices all over the place, but I've decided it's just not worth it anymore. I may still compare prices between two places, but that's about as far as I go these days. If you already know what you want, then looking at the all the different internet sites and paying the FFL transfer fees just makes it a huge pain the you know what. Driving from store to store to store is also a huge pain. Buy your guns from reputable places where you know you'll get good service if you ever need it.swc007 wrote:Are prices normally better at a gun show or online?
If you don't know what you want and your local store doesn't have a huge selection, then a gun show may just be your best bet.
I always try to support my local business / gun store whenever possible! Even if I see something at the gun show, I'm more likely to get it from or order it through my local gun store. I like to know I've a place to go if something isn't right.
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Re: Gun Show Vs. online/store
In general, store>gun show>online
I always use budsgunshop.com as my benchmark. I have a good FFL to work with. If within $10-20 after all costs (tax, shipping, FFL transfer) accounted for, I just buy local. Never bought a thing from gun store as their prices are almost always higher.
If you want super deals, just hang around the forum discussing your particular gun. Sometimes, dream deals came up. I bought my NIB HK USP that way. I am not an HK fan and had no intention to buy one but it's just too good a deal to pass by.
I always use budsgunshop.com as my benchmark. I have a good FFL to work with. If within $10-20 after all costs (tax, shipping, FFL transfer) accounted for, I just buy local. Never bought a thing from gun store as their prices are almost always higher.
If you want super deals, just hang around the forum discussing your particular gun. Sometimes, dream deals came up. I bought my NIB HK USP that way. I am not an HK fan and had no intention to buy one but it's just too good a deal to pass by.
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In general, I agree with this but it depends on the vendors involved. Both gun show and online prices are all over the board.Stupid wrote:In general, store>gun show>online.
It also depends on how expensive an item you are talking about. Buying online may save you sales tax which can make a big difference on a large dollar item.
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Re: Gun Show Vs. online/store
If you're in the DFW area, Big Slim's will waive the FFL fee if they can't match the price on a new gun.Stupid wrote:I always use budsgunshop.com as my benchmark. I have a good FFL to work with. If within $10-20 after all costs (tax, shipping, FFL transfer) accounted for, I just buy local. Never bought a thing from gun store as their prices are almost always higher.
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