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Old 05-28-2004, 07:20 AM
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Default RE: Wal Mart?

it is all about personal preferances and economics.local gun dealers are like local car dealerships.the owners will always have very high quality lifestyles due to their profit margins.since their customers are normally able to afford to buy from them, there is no reason to get into price wars with their competitors.wal-mart is the largest retailer because they cater to the low income customers.firearms at wal-mart are the same ones you will purchase at the local gunshops but at a more reasonable price.as far as personnel in the sporting goods department being able to provide advice or knowledge about the firearms,the average person knows what they want when they go there to buy it.the associate waiting on you only needs to know the policy and procedures to make the sale within state and local regulations.as with most retailers,you see what you want,you ask to look at it,you either put it back or pay for it and take it home.the difference with firearms,is there is no return policy.they will take it back and send it to the manufacturer for repairs.
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