NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sent 5 emails off yesterday to 5 local to me gunsmiths to ask what their best prices on the shotgun I wish to buy as i don't particularly want to drive to each of them to ask face to face I have not had a single reply, I know I will have to go into the shop to collect it, but surely you can ask for the best deal via email If not, What is the point in them having a email address or contact details on their websites for people to contact them on, I know don't know if I want to deal with these shops if they can't be bothered to even reply even if it was to say can you please call me to chat I guess if they don't reply I'll have to do some ringing about instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 they are probably wondering what the point is of putting the price on the advert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku4399 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 It may be better to have a face to face with the dealers. At least when you get a price it may be worth considering going to the other dealers stating such and such is quoting this amount for this gun what can you do. You may end up spending a bit of time travelling to these dealers, you never know you could make a big saving Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 how many emails must they get a day from jokers with no sgc etc. phone call might be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'll give a little while then I'll get the phone out, it's a brand new gun, so they all need to order it in, but there is £125 difference in price between the cheapest and dearest Thought a email could be a good start to negotiations, obviously not :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 No chance, only way to deal with them is face to face! actually I hate emailing anyone for prices on anything - get them face to face, gives them less chance to research the market and work it out, especially if you go pre-armed with the information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I did the same at the weekend, asked for best price and availability, plus should I buy two guns whether there would be a deal to be had.... Replies 0 Went to Euroguns yesterday spent half an hour waiting to speak to someone, was told I'll be with you in a minute, then ignored... Shame for them as I had £1400 cash in my pocket to place order for my gun... Hey ho, their loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 how many emails must they get a day from jokers with no sgc etc. phone call might be better. Harsh comment... Just because you are waiting on your SGC doesn't make you a joker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Harsh comment... Just because you are waiting on your SGC doesn't make you a joker... I don't think it was specifically aimed at nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Most of the gun trade is owned/ran by people who didn't grow up with computers, let alone email and i suspect most of them just put an email address on their sites because 'you have to these days' but they have no intention of ever using it As others have said, its got to be F2F or over the telephone. Give it 30 years or so and the industry might have finally caught up with the 2011 times Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Euroguns, I think they was the most expensive on the advertised prices, even more than Yorkguns, so i didn't bother including them in my email I'll give them till after the weekend and then phone, as i don't fancy the drive for 2 hours to come back empty handed to have to do it again a day or two later when the ordered gun comes in With the lack of replies, I am expecting to have to go for the free items thrown in, such as gunslip, cleaning kit, cart bag I suppose driving across the boarder towards Manchester area for the cheapest price, i have to take into account the fuel etc and the wifes shopping bill as they are close to Manchester Trafford Centre, well Cheadle Hume area @ J@mes, no offence taken, didn't think it was directed at me, but since i am waiting on mine I could be included Edited March 22, 2011 by NickP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Some are good at replying but most not, I've emailed thought guntrader and got nothing! I've also had them refuse to give prices over the phone as they think I'm the competition.... :blink: At least face to face you can see the stock (be wary of those advertising them cheap but with no stock on the shelf) I would say go to the cheapest advertiser as they are advertising at best price and go from there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Two cheapest are Northallerton Shooting and AB Gunsmiths Northallerton, I phoned to see if they have one of two guns in stock, got a chap who seemed to want to speak to somebody else than me and said he didn't have either in to look at AB Gun smiths, phoned them also other day, didn't have either in, but was more helpful, saying he could get one in, (when ordered) in a couple of days etc, come down have a look at the other guns, good range of new and second hand etc etc. I said i wanted to compare both together so would see if there were any dealers with both in stock and he was fine with that... Still have to get my SGC, since only Yorkguns has it in stock (and most expensive), on display and demo stickers all over it, i don't fancy that one and would prefer a new order..... so i have time on my side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) I'm sure York guns would order a brand new one in for you if you wanted, but really you need to hold it feel it and shoot it before buying, as your SGC hasn't arrived you have plenty of time get down the local clay grounds and keep an eye out for anyone using a semi and have a chat. Edited March 22, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Seems to me most gunshops see email as a post sales tool rather than a pre sales tool My advice would be, particularly when you are looking for your first gun and possibly are still waiting for your sgc to come though, visit all the gunshops you can, see what advice is proffered and see what guns you are offered.if nothing else you will get an idea for what sort of gun is worth what ! when i'd aplied for my SGC i visited just about every gunshop in kent and in one, after being shown a miroku that was in my budget and making a comment about how i liked it as it was basically the browning i really wanted but couldn't afford i was shown the 325 grade 1 in reasonable nick apart from a couple of "stonechips" in the blue. it was then that the dealer started eroding his ticket price(by £150) to what i could afford and throwing in a slip and one or two extra's, the deal was done!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I have a trip to Coniston in a week or two, going on a free Land rover Experience and shoot a few clays there and they are stockist too so I am hoping they will have one to try I have held one, just not found one to shoot yet, but i keep my eyes open at the shootground just incase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Well York have replied, but i think i'll see what the others can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Whilst you are this side of the Pennines - call in at Malmo. They have a stack of guns - good prices, will let you try them at their place and are as helpful as they come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Might bob into Northallerton tomorrow as passing in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 What is up with Swillington? Alot of stock, good prices and friendly at least when I have been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Been in, looked, asked a few times but couldn't find anything, they also don't sell the gun I am after If they did, I would go there as it's 5 mins away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 friendly Depends who is working and whether you have lots to spend or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Me' i'm a bit of a funny ****** when it comes to that kind of thing. I was in retail for quite some years and allways served customers with a smile and appreciation and thanked them for there custom, something that seems to be a bit of a rare thing these days, if i were you then, simples they dont get my money, if i go into a shop and i get ignored then i walk out. If it was'nt for your money they would soon be out of work. Another hate of mine is the "wonder shop" or magazines printing "POA" yep !! dont bother with then either If they are good on price they will let the whole world know and not keep it a secret Edited March 22, 2011 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 When selling guns on here a PM asking for my "best price" always rather irritated me. My "best price" would be the asking price. What the sender meant was "lowest price". I think the best negotiations would be face to face in a gunshop, you'll often be able to negotiate some goodies into the bargain as well so don't take the emailed price as a definite. For all they know you are the competition trying to get some market intelligence.. Enjoy whatever you get ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 When I get the responses, I'll try do it face to face and keep chipping away at the cost to buy End of the day if I dont get the deal im looking for I'll walk away, I dont mind a bit of a travel to do deals face to face, but don't want to go too far out of my way and then go back a few days later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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