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.

Last edited by Doverham; 09/26/15 10:22 AM.
Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.