Isn't it strange
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926

On many forums we'll see expensive boots, expensive rifles and shotguns, expensive hunting clothing and so on.
Then when a fishing and hunting operation closes, the comments are that the prices in the store were too expensive.
Then when a fishing and hunting operation closes, the comments are that the prices in the store were too expensive.
#3

One store here with a few outlets has another sales model. They don't have a large selection but they do have a large size selection. They research the products offered and stock only the best. Prices are high, but their stuff is good.
They also have a used rifle and shotgun section. All the offerings have been through a (over) qualified gunsmith.
I think many stores run into trouble trying to anticipate customer tastes and fancy then get stuck with a lot of stuff that doesn't move.
This store stocks a limited selection, most of the customers are looking for what they carry. Like I said, mostly high end stuff. I've yet to buy anything from them that isn't top notch quality, lasts and works like advertised. Open since 1908.
They also have a used rifle and shotgun section. All the offerings have been through a (over) qualified gunsmith.
I think many stores run into trouble trying to anticipate customer tastes and fancy then get stuck with a lot of stuff that doesn't move.
This store stocks a limited selection, most of the customers are looking for what they carry. Like I said, mostly high end stuff. I've yet to buy anything from them that isn't top notch quality, lasts and works like advertised. Open since 1908.
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: VA.
Posts: 1,413

Price will always be relative to each customer. What one customer finds a good deal, another may consider to lack quality and won't purchase. "Too expensive" can be an easy out which don't always explains why such prices were dictated.