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    We should only shop at LGS's w M4C star ratings in the windows!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seagunner View Post
    We should only shop at LGS's w M4C star ratings in the windows!
    Damnit you made me spit water all over my work computer!
    98% Sarcastic. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm.

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    not to hijack but JSantoro is spot on......Tim (TOrrock / Templar) a former moderator on this forum is indeed a living/breathing encyclopedia of firearms knowledge.

    he used to work @ DeGoff's in Mechanicsville, VA when i first met him nearly 15 years ago.

    solid guy who won't BS you. it doesn't hurt that he's the assistant retail manager.......as a result, he stocks nothing but the best.

    they're a Class III dealer too......he sold me my LMT MRP 10.5.....bastard.

    how DARE he make me part with 1800.00 !!!!

    my old man's got a TiRant pending up there too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RHINOWSO View Post
    Misinformed Gun Store Employees

    Isn't that ALL Gun Store Employees?

    When I stop at the LGS to kill time or maybe buy some cheap ammo that they MIGHT have on hand, I only listen for humor. 95% plus of what I hear from the employees and customers is utter bullshit when it comes to firearms, accessories, and optics.
    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    I am a gun store employee.


    C4
    I guess its all LGS employees around here... And ALL is a tall order as well, I guess the 95% factor of employees and idiot customers (which I mention in my OP) is more accurate in my own mind. I'm sure you and others fall into the 5%.

    I honestly only go to LGS to kill time and laugh to myself.
    Last edited by RHINOWSO; 10-09-13 at 14:55.

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    Actually had a good experience the other day. Went into Sportsman's Warehouse to look for 5.56 and some 12ga buckshot. Couldn't resist going to the back corner where they have all the ARs and accessories. I saw the sales guy putting an AR on the wall, and asked him if it was indeed the Troy carbine it appeared to be. He said yes and brought it over. I looked at it while we chatted about the "Dick's Sporting Goods fiasco." As we were chatting, another customer came over. He asked about AR's and wanted to see the best selling one. The sales guy pointed to a Bushy. When the customer said, "I guess that's your best quality one?" the clerk, to my surprise answered, "No, the best quality ones don't sell well,, as everyone is going for low price." He then proceeded to point out several Colts, S&W MP15s, and the Troy I was looking at as higher quality rifles, as compared to the Bushys, DPMSs, and Wyndhams in the rack. I was impressed with the guy's honesty. I left before seeing what the other guy purchased, if anything, but will definitely consider them when I shop locally, as opposed to on the 'net.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post

    So new shooters looking for info about DEFENSIVE weapons (AR's, AK's, Handguns, etc) are best served finding a dealer that is into these firearms, attends training and is constantly seeking knowledge about what they do not know.

    I am sure there are a lot of gun stores like the above, but one that comes to mind would be VA ARMS.




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    I really like living 5 minutes from VA Arms Co.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    I know this thread is about the evils that gun store employees do (all true by the way), but let me rant a moment about customers.

    Calling, e-mailing or walking into a gun shop in an attempt to impress the owners and staff with your knowledge on the products they stock makes you a blow hard. Don't do it.

    When you order something via a website, make SURE to read all the fine print on shipping times, restocking fees, etc, etc. BEFORE you place your order. This way, when you are return something or ask to cancel an order, you won't be shocked at what you hear (and in turn get butthurt and call and complain).

    Carefully think out your order BEFORE you place it. Trying to add something to an online order is difficult for the dealer and generally causes your entire order to get screwed up.

    If you find a rare or hard to get item at a store, don't get pissed if the dealer doesn't want to give you a discount on the item. Be thankful that they have it at all!

    If you are getting a great deal on a product or firearm (and you know it), don't ask for further discounts. This makes you cheap and wastes the dealers time.

    Understand that shipping and insurance is expensive! No, you cannot ship a 28lbs box of ammo for $10 dollars from the East coast to the West Coast.

    Dealers are running their business for PROFIT (bad word I know). Time is money so don't expect them to disassemble your gun and ship it to three different states for free!

    Be loyal to a dealer (whether online or brick and mortar) that has taken the time to answer your questions and or provide assistance in some way. Again, time is money so don't waste someones time and then buy from another dealer that is $10 dollars cheaper.



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    Mr. Grant, I agree with what you say. I will add one more about customers. Most of the local gunstores here have a crowd that regularly hang out. When you go into the store they all stop talking and turn their attention on you. They try to hear what you are interested in purchasing and try to get in your business-giving their opinion (not asked for) on what you are looking at. I hate this and it is no ones business what I am thinking of buying. If you have a crowd that hangs out at your store they are probably hurting your business-run them off. This is why I stopped going to local gunstores and buy on-line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JBecker 72 View Post
    I really like living 5 minutes from VA Arms Co.
    Hell, Im satisfied to have a good friend that lives 20 min from VA Arms

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    lurpygeek,

    As you know, your experience is because the sales clerk doesn't know how to listen AND he hasn't the necessary knowledge for what he's selling.

    He may be some poor guy whose been laid off and found a job he knows nothing about...still aggravating...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abraham View Post
    lurpygeek,

    As you know, your experience is because the sales clerk doesn't know how to listen AND he hasn't the necessary knowledge for what he's selling.

    He may be some poor guy whose been laid off and found a job he knows nothing about...still aggravating...
    Understood. That's why I basically just said "Thanks anyway," and went on my way. Not like I was going to insult him or spend an hour "giving him an education."

    Though I did post about it on the internet... crap.

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