sitsinhedges Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Would you buy a new gun that had a couple of small dents in the stock It's probably from being lifted in and out of the gun rack at the shop but at over £1100 am I being too picky. Doubt that I'd get another at the same price because its been on the rack since before all the price rises, but it's still shop soiled really isn't it. What would you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Knock em down in price. Though I probably wouldn't buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i probably wouldn't unless it was a very good discount, ie around second hand price. dont think i would ever be really happy with it and in a few weeks would have wondered why i hadn't paid a bit more and got a 'proper' new one. it seems you must be feeling the same or wouldn't have asked the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If the dents are obvious then I'd want money knocked off. If the seller wont do that then don't bother, you'd be just as well off buying a used gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If the wood is oiled and not varnished I would ask for a discount and raise the dent's myself Otherwise it will always be in the back of your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm1968 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 £1100.... depends on what it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 £1100....depends on what it is? Holland and Holland sporter o/u.... shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 £1100....depends on what it is? Beretta Silver Pigeon S 28" fixed 1/4 + 1/2 £1135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 ASK FOR A DISCOUNT...........ITS A BUYERS MARKET OUT THERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 it wouldn't bother me, it's already cheap, none of the damage affects how the gun operates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i'd try my luck and see about discount but by the sounds of it its not put you off too much or you wouldn't be asking so i'd just get it, chances are if its gonna be some sort of rough/pigeon gun its gonna get a bit of hammer anyway so why worry, and if its already cheaper than an undamaged gun your still getting a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blasterjudd Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 To be fair its not that cheap, I would go for a secondhand gun there are some prestine condition Beretta guns out there for less than the price you have been quoted, I saw 1 the other day fired 30 shots and returned to shop and for £500 less than new price a bargain. So Dont waste your money matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Not for me. I buy new because I want new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezzy Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Buy one of the good lads on here cant go wrong withem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 The GMK List on a SP-S fc is now £1655-00 so if there is one on the racks at £1150 the dealer can't even replace it trade for that - snap it up and sort the wood yourself - its only cosmetic and you will shoot no different dents or none - and how long before you dent it anyway? For those that suggest you can get any decent Beretta under £1000 today, well if you see one snap it up as a grand really has become base line for anything decent - if its a £500 Beretta, I'd treat it with caution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonySmith Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Try and get a discount on it, if they do not really want to talk money, ask for a 1000 cartridges or 2..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'm sure those dinks haven't just got there. If it were that much of a deal they'd advertise it in big numbers! And why ain't it sold already! Ask him to name a better price, then whatever he says offer less than that within reason. Retail ain't exactly booming out there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 No...just been through this exact same problem with my latest rifle...made him change the stock!! I wanted new, and not dented, he offered a tempting deal but I knew I would regret it, so I turned him down! Yep, I could have saved a bit, and I don't see it making any difference to my shooting, but I feel easier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'd ask for a slip or a few cartridges to be chucked in, a silver pigeon s is exactly what i want, and most places are at £1400 for a 20 bore fixed chokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 The GMK List on a SP-S fc is now £1655-00 so if there is one on the racks at £1150 the dealer can't even replace it trade for that - snap it up and sort the wood yourself - its only cosmetic and you will shoot no different dents or none - and how long before you dent it anyway? For those that suggest you can get any decent Beretta under £1000 today, well if you see one snap it up as a grand really has become base line for anything decent - if its a £500 Beretta, I'd treat it with caution! The man's got a point, at least it's new if only shop soiled it's still got a warranty with it. Well i'd buy it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Beretta Silver Pigeon S 28" fixed 1/4 + 1/2 £1135 one like this? Beretta S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 one like this? Beretta S Yes but I doubt that was a new one at that price I did ring today to ask if he could do me a deal and was told that was the lowest it would go so I kept my money. Would have had it at £1100, oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Yes but I doubt that was a new one at that price I did ring today to ask if he could do me a deal and was told that was the lowest it would go so I kept my money. Would have had it at £1100, oh well. It did display as new but maybe not, turning up at a dealers with cash will usually get a decent discount off the label as other posters have said buyers market I looked at my local guy and he's showing aSilver Pigeon Universal that looks rather tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Thats the problem with gun shops, do many dreamers and non serious buyers handling guns, which invariably leads to cosmetic damage. When I buy a new gun it has to be new. Even if an RFD has one on the shelf I expect a new one ordered and I am the one who takes it out of the box and all the rest. Call me gay or what you like thats what I want as a customer and thats that. One local shop had a problem with it, would'nt order me one just said have the one on the shelf. I just went somewhere else. You are the customer and thats final in my book. If I ownerd a gun shop there is no way on this earth I would allow such high value stock such as guns be handled by anyone other than those who are genuinely serious about buying one. From what I am there ist'nt enough mark up in them to allow for much shop soiled stuff!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Oh well, I am the proud owner of a new Beretta Silver Pigeon S, damage and all and I couldn't even get them to throw in a box of cartridges They did tart it up though so it's hardly noticable and it is a nice piece of wood on it :blink: Overall very happy with it to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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