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Has anybody ever negotiated with an FFL over a firearm? I found one I'd like, but in comparing the hassle of having one shipped from out of state (such as from Grabagun) to what's in the case in front of me, it seems better to make an offer. I've only ever negotiated for cars so I suppose it's not uncommon. Any thoughts?
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I negotiate every gun I have ever bought.
I usually save $20.00 to $40.00 off the price.
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And $40 is a box of ammo so I'll take that deal.
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You can negotiate with online vendors too, I've done it with Eurooptic.com when I purchased my Benelli Supersport 12 gauge. Call the vendor and ask them if they'll give you a discount if you pay using check instead of credit card. Europoptic.com gave me a discount through this, they take down your bank account number, routing and check number and that's it. Just like using a credit card.
Give it a try, but call them, don't email them. Better results when you have a sales person on the phone who might need to meet quota.Comment
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I buy all my guns online. I don't think it's a hassle at all, I prefer it to the long lines around here."To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them" - Richard Henry Lee
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I've asked for and received a discount as to price match another local dealer's sale price.Comment
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I have asked for free shipping, credit card fees waived and straight discounts and got them all many times. A few said no as well. Wont hurt to ask.Don't take refuge in the false security of consensus.
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if you negotiate prices, realize you will have to pay transfer fees and shipping if you buy from out of state, which can easily be $100 or more.Comment
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Thank you for the replies, everybody. I appreciate your input.
I had not thought about trying to a discount on-line since the deals I have found on-line have beat the LGS by several hundred dollars, and even with the $100 transfer/DROS fee it's still a better deal than what the shop has.
I'm a little nervous about doing an on-line / transfer transaction so if I can get a little off of what is at the store, that might be just fine.Comment
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You're also going to pay 'use tax' (sales tax at the rate charged in the county where your FFL is located).
Back when Bud's still had decent prices I bought a couple-three handguns there, always transferring them through the same FFL. Once that FFL got to know me and knew there'd be no DROS 'issues' I began to ask him if he could meet or beat Bud's prices out-the-door. He could, and did, every time. Saved us both a lot of hassle.
As others have said, it can't hurt to ask. Good luck...Comment
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Just ask politely. Worst that can happen is they say no.
I have gotten discounts and/or a free box of ammo from my local gun stores. In fact, on some of them, they just gave me a discount without asking for it. But it shouldn't hurt to ask so long as you are not tacky and disrespectful.One Way to Post Pics ********** How to Submit an iTrader Rating That Counts ********** Brass for Sale
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Haggle in a nice way and give it a try and it might work.Comment
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Always haggle....but know the product (how popular it is, how much competitors are selling it, typical new or used price)
Know your leverage points like: cash, buying it right now, future long-term customer, past customer, telling your other gun buddies about them, etc...
If they won't budge on the price, ask if they'll waive tax and/or ffl fee, or ask for complimentary magazines/ammo/holster/case etc.
Typically they have more wiggle room with used guns since they probably paid only 40-50% of asking price (unless it's a consignment). Remaining 60% is for profit and haggle room.
Start with 20% off with new guns and 40% off with used guns. Always expect a "no" on your first offer and work your way up from there. If they agree with your first offer then you probably offered them too high in the first place (take the deal but lesson learned).
Haggle with a smile and a friendly tone and use their first name when addressing them.Comment
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