What's your time worth to drive to Delaware? I know mine is worth a lot more than a 100 bucks an hour. Support your local shop you are splitting hairs.

 

depends on what it is, but most guns I would just buy from the cheapest place that had it. If you were getting gunsmithing done by a local shop, or were fitted for a shotgun etc then local is good. If you're just buying a stupid glock then get it from the cheapest place. The manufacturer is the one that will likely service it anyways. Kinda off topic but with a bow...you're getting fitted, will be in for service, etc etc... nice to buy those from a reputable local bow shop.

 

Can't you find it online and ship it to you local ffl dealer? Much cheaper online, still no tax and no far driving. Just have to pay a transfer on top of nics, but many have 15-$25 for transfers

 

This is what I would do.

 

I guess it depends on how much 100 bucks means to you. For some it is not much for me it would have to be a deal breaker.

 

If the local shop owner were and old friend, I would CONSIDER the local shop, short of an old friend business is business.

 

An interesting question to say the least and I had a similar situation last year, but with a new bow (granted, the two are different, however, the premise is the same). My local shop had the same bow that I wanted and on paper, the bow was the same price at both locations (the same large store in DE), but with incentives and no sales tax that the large store could offer, I felt that the savings was to great and decided to buy from the large store. Had the price of the bow been within $5-$10.00, I would have gone local, but when looking at a $50.00 to $100.00 difference, for example, I have to look at saving the money.

 

Gas + Tolls + Time + the unexpected while enroute = $100 well spent

 

I'm not wealthy enough to not buy from whoever has the best price for the same item.

 

I buy local whenever possible. They will work for you, at least the ones like Tanners and Classic Pistol here in PA.

The chains will cave.

Locals cater.

Ask the local store if they price match. Do you really need it today? Can you wait?

Some say so goes the cheapest, but my relations with local shop allow me to have things when other may not.

When mags come in, when certain guns are ordered. When that little extra effort gets returned through customer service.

So I go local when I can.

 

Best prices almost always trump local for me especially when the local shop treats it customer like crap. I've paid more to go further away just to keep my business away from any shop where I don't like their customer service.

Local is for though types that need to have instant use and the need to actually SEE what they have purchased immediately....

John
check gunbuyer.Com before buying a gun anywhere. That place has beaten almost every place Ive used before. With free shipping .
then have the gun shipped to the local store that tried to charge you more....

 

Lucky for me I don't have that problem any more -- My local guy beats every price always -- Never even have to ask

Has another business that makes his living -- guns are a hobby and he is happy to make a couple dollars per sale

He has no problem ordering from his suppliers or I order from the internet -- whatever the best deal is for me when it's all said and done...

 

Same here...
I believe we are talking the same guy. He has done alot for the local chapters of the NWTF, So for that alone, I'd give him my business

For $100.00 savings...thats a tuff call. If I were you. Not sure what I'd do...

 

You try asking your local shop to match the price of the gun? Sometimes they will. You won't be able to do anything about the sales tax or wait till it comes in but unless you are hunting with it tomorrow what's another week or two wait. If they don't match it then I would go to the Delaware store too, $100 could be money for a scope or ammo.

 

If it's Bobs don't worry about him losing the sale. If it's bangers , with all he does for his customers, I'd give him the sale.

 

What's your beef with Bob's? I've been a customer for over 35 years, and they treat me like family.
Last year, the Mrs. and I were at Cabela's, and after handling a Ruger American Compact, she wanted one. I told her we'd get one from Bob's. Went there the next day and placed an order. It did cost $40. more, but I know that if there is a problem with the new gun, they'll make it right. I just believe in supporting local shops that are there for us. Bob is also at the forefront in the battle to defend our 2nd Amendment rights - something to consider when deciding where to spend our money.

Jeff

 

Locals here laugh when you ask to price match. My last two have been bought from buds. Shipped to my FFL who does the paperwork for $40

 

I'm pretty sure you owe nothing to no one when it comes to buying anything.... Best price, less hassle, etc.... Life is too short to worry about things that are so obvious! Someone already said it though... How much does $100 mean to ya? I'd go online as well... Good luck either way! ��

 

Try gallery of guns. I've found great prices at local shops using it. Might work for you.
https://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/

 

I find it funny when people don't realize they will just be left with Walmart when they shop at large chain stores.


But, each to his own for his or her dollar.

 

I find it funny when people don't realize they will just be left with Walmart when they shop at large chain stores.

If the local stores could either offer the same item at a similar price, or greatly add to the value proposition, then the "large chain stores" won't be a problem for them.

Truth be told, Walmart kills far more poorly run inefficient local businesses than it does well-run local businesses. I have no problem with that. Economic Darwinism is healthy.

 

The only time I buy from big chain stores, is if I take the family on a little Saturday trip.

My local sport shop is worth more then $100.00 to me. Local shops have actually saved me more then $100.00 over the years, so I would just go to them.

 

Don't some manufacturers cheap up their product for sale in the chain stores?

 

ive heard this as well but dont really know how true it is

 

If someone asked me to drive to delaware right now on my dime gas, tolls etc and they would hand me 100$ I would pass on that.

Probably cost me 50$ to get there.

 

The only things I do not buy at my local shop are boots and ammo. If you do not support your local shop, they may not be there when you need them. For instance, when you need a new string, new arrows or any hardware for your bow, sights, reels etc.. I can shoot my bow right outside the shop if I need to. They can also order anything I need. I go to my guys at Simon Peters where I get the attention I need and the Kayak guy isn't cutting my arrows.

 

i work for a very large distributor for plastic products and we make private label items as well as items with our brand on it....Im almost certain it would be illegal for us to carry two lines of spec for an item that qualifies under 1 product code...so i doubt very highly any manufacturer is producing duplicate items that are branded under the same name depending on where you purchase them.

Now is it possible the manufacturer changes the designation? absolutely, but your not getting a different HOYT at Lancaster Archery than you are at hole in the wall shop.

also, at this point in the internet age i see almost no need for small shops for most purchases unless your getting started out. I know enough about bows that if i had a press i would never step foot in one again.

But i dont have a press and i realized my error again about a month ago. I went into a shop and dropped my bow off to have new string and cables put on. i supplied all materials necessary and purchased a new peep from them. im quoted $55 to change everything out. ok. i get a call the next week and im told the bow is done. total price is $40. ok, even better, but i know this isnt right. I get to the shop and the final price is $79.

Previously on the phone i had asked why the price had changed and i was definitely a little short with the person because i knew $40 wasnt going to be the price, so when i get there and its $79 im clearly just let down. i told the tech working on the bow i was sorry that i was a little rude, but that the price changed 3 times. no one cared. my peep doesnt line up when i shoot and i will just probably not go back there.

so lesson learned, watch youtube and dont pay $79 to have a string installed on your bow.

 

watch youtube and dont pay $79 to have a string installed on your bow.

Over the years I have assembled things needed to have my own personal archery shop, everything from lasers and vises to presses and draw-boards to arrow building jigs and cutoff saws. I bought from craigslist, Archerytalk and even here, some are homemade DIY projects I made from DIY sections of forums. Bought items were had for half price or less, bought when I saw a good deal and had patience to wait for one. No more going to shops and waiting, no more paying for work I could do better myself and the satisfaction of doing it myself when I want.

 

I would want personal service, a place to go if I had a problem, give my money to a local guy who needs it to stay open and not spend time driving so I would go local.

 

All it takes sometimes is a bad experience with a salesperson to leave a bad taste in one's mouth for life...I had that happen to me at tanners in Pa. I refuse to ever buy anything from them. I'd rather ship my gun than give them any business. Granted we all have bad days but if thats the case then another salesperson should take over

 

Try budsgunshop.com or slickguns they have really good prices on guns. You can buy from them with no tax and usually no shipping charges. They will ship to your FFL who will charge you NICS and usually a $20ish transfer fee. This will keep your price down while giving your local guy in business.