If you take this approach, make sure to carry a very friendly air about you. Some lgs owners don't respond favorably to perceive arrogance. So try to come across really friendly.Ameer wrote:I did something like that at gun shows a few times before I stopped supporting 30.06 businesses.Katygunnut wrote:One tip is to bring 3 crisp $100 bills to the store. Lay them on the counter and say that you will pay that as an out the door price, but nothing more. The actual sight of the money may help you to get the deal you want.
Lay down the cash and the CHL and let them decide if they want the easy money.
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- Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:48 pm
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- Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:14 pm
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One other thing. If you've set out to haggle on a price, be ready to buy on the spot if the price is right. Nothing will kill a deal quicker than "I'll be right back". And it may make it harder for the next guy to work out something.
- Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:05 pm
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These days, even the gun shows will only knock 5% off for cash. It's a demand-heavy market out there right now. Like some of the others on here have already said, I'd tread politely & carefully where the LGS's are concerned. There is nothing wrong with simply having a conversation at the counter & letting slip that you're ready to buy but may be stretched to come up with the entire ticket price. The trick is to guage how friendly the counter-person is before you even think about mentioning price.