No more Glocks @ Bud's?

[sd_shooter]

I went to Bud's today to check out some prices, and.... no more Glocks! Anyone else see this? Did they really discontinue them? I could have sworn they had dozens of models last week.

[21SF]

Why didnt you ask buds?

[PolishMike]

Probably got in trouble for violating MAP.

[sd_shooter]

Probably got in trouble for violating MAP.

What's MAP?

[mstlaurent]

Minimum Advertised Price. The reseller agrees to not advertise a price below a certain level specified by the manufacturer. It's where you get all those "Price too low to see here!" advertisements.

[PutTogether]

Minimum Advertised Price.

To maintain brand image, manufacturers often set limits on how low retailers can advertise products. It wouldn't look good if one store continually advertised Glocks for $99, for example. Luxury car makers can be VERY stringent with MAP. If you constantly saw BMW's on sale for 30% off, you would start to think they were junk.

[OneSevenDeuce]

Weird. Bud's has good deal, but I didn't think they were significantly lower than elsewhere. Maybe I am wrong and they did totally dip below MAP.

[stphnman20]

Yea it's been like that for a while now actually.

want's to buy a G26 but they didn't have any price. I called but no one picked up.

[scarville]

FoaF story is that Glock is getting more strict with dealers. They have to abide by MAP on price tags and instore signage and web advertisement.

[biker777]

well.. Bummer!

[MT1]

Support your local gunshop.

[cmace22]

Support your local gunshop.

Id rather buy at a reasonable price thank you.

Sucks for buds and us. Good thing I have the Glocks I want already, from buds too.

On to some S&W M&P's now. They still have those

[C_1]

Yep, support your local gun shop and the great state of CA (haha). Most of the time, the shop will meet or beat the price. If not, they'll still get you for the transfer fee. So in the end, everyone still kinda wins

And they're not showing prices because of MAP, but if you have an account, you click on it, and they'll send you the price to your email. Or just give them a call.

[sd_shooter]

Yep, support your local gun shop and the great state of CA (haha). Most of the time, the shop will meet or beat the price. If not, they'll still get you for the transfer fee. So in the end, everyone still kinda wins

And they're not showing prices because of MAP, but if you have an account, you click on it, and they'll send you the price to your email. Or just give them a call.

Did you actually try this and have it work for you today? Last week I was able to search for Glocks and find them even without logging in. The price was shown once I logged in and they sent me an email - $495 for a G19, I think.

Today I can't find them even after logging in.

[ianS]

Did you try Gallery of Guns? I got two lever action rifles and a handgun from them. Their service was great and purchasing was smooth and easy.

Sportingarms is another great outfit.