doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com Fine gun store pricing question

I found a double at an online fine gun store that I am interested in. Its a shop that specializes in higher grade doubles. I noticed that price that he has on it at guns international is significantly lower than what is listed on his website, but I feel its still a bit over priced (but hey, what do I know). What is the etiquette with such a company about offers? I have made offers on guns on gunbroker before from private parties and from regular dealers, but I have never dealt with a high end shop before. I'd like to make an offer, but certainly don't wish to cause offense in case my desire overcomes my good sense and I decide to buy it at full price

It is business, not personal. You must be an unemotional judge of its actual value and what you are willing to pay. The first thing you must pocess is a willingness to walk away.

I have passed on guns whose price was out of tolerance and been lucky enough to see them again later when i could afford them or the price had finally dropped to where the actual value was.

As for their feelings, based on the radically preverse pricing versus actual value I witness on GB and GI, I would not bother with feelings. Be polite, make an offer, explain why your price if it is very different, and see what they say. Always be prepared to walk away.

Note depending on what fine store the pricing maybe ridiculous, i.e. Kevins

One other thought to consider, if a newly listed item, you may have to be willing to wait for them to determine the market won't meet their asking price, this takes months if not years

Exactly. You are the sole judge of it's worth to you. Unless you are willing to walk away there is no true negotiation since the other side cannot lose. (ask John Kerry)

The higher price on their website vs gunsinternational might simply be a lack of updating pricing on their site.

If you want to make an offer, then make it. The worst that can happen is they say no.

I've bought a few guns from high end dealers. Most of them are open to offers, just as are most private sellers and most dealers with more modest inventories.

Call and start a dialog on the condition. Ask about everything. Ask if they are flexible on the price. If so, make an offer.

I must respectfully disagree about asking if they are flexible. Don't ever ask a question like that unless you already know the answer. Ask questions about condition, history, proof, etc., but asking if they re flexible allows them to say no. Ask your questions and make your offer.

I agree - it helps to make a firm offer to buy the gun. Asking if they are flexible on price is less likely to draw a favorable response than saying "I would be willing to buy the gun for $X" and explaining why you are offering that price. As Old Colonel said, be prepared to walk away if they do not accept your offer.

If you make an offer, it is accepted, and you don't buy the gun, the dealer will never talk to you again. If you make an offer, it means you have your checkbook ready.