What shop?
They aren't on INGO, but I've tried to get them to sign up.
https://www.elementarmament.com
What shop?
Holy crap! I had no idea there was another south-side shop.
A whopping 4.4 miles from my house.
Also... You should look up Atkinson Arms. They're also in GW near the airport. If you're already down this way to visit Element - may as well make it a two-fer. (Also, I'm becoming more and more a fan of Honey Creek in Bargersville and The Outdoorsman in GW)
The problem I have with LGS's is that they won't take a reduced markup to make the sale. I call my dealer for a price for gunX . He gives it to me (normally close to full retail), and I say that's too much more than I can get online; can you do any better, I'd rather keep my money local? He says, no, that's what we gotta have.
Now I'm in business, and understand margins and overhead costs, but if someone comes into my shop and my 1st price includes $100 in profit, but the customer can get it cheaper elsewhere, I'm usually going to accept only $50 in profit, in order to keep that customer. I say usually, because some people are constant nickel/diming you, and we eventually show them the door.
So my point is, that I'd rather have the $50 in margin instead of $0, but most LGS's don't adhere to that concept. With used or out-of-production guns, it's a whole different ball game, but for new items still in production, I don't normally waste my time with LGS anymore. I don't mind spending a little more to stay local, but not hundreds.
I've experienced that exact situation as well.The problem I have with LGS's is that they won't take a reduced markup to make the sale. I call my dealer for a price for gunX . He gives it to me (normally close to full retail), and I say that's too much more than I can get online; can you do any better, I'd rather keep my money local? He says, no, that's what we gotta have.
Now I'm in business, and understand margins and overhead costs, but if someone comes into my shop and my 1st price includes $100 in profit, but the customer can get it cheaper elsewhere, I'm usually going to accept only $50 in profit, in order to keep that customer. I say usually, because some people are constant nickel/diming you, and we eventually show them the door.
So my point is, that I'd rather have the $50 in margin instead of $0, but most LGS's don't seem to adhere to that concept. With used or out-of-production guns, it's a whole different ball game, but for new items still in production, I don't normally waste my time with LGS anymore. I don't mind spending a little more to stay local, but not hundreds.
That kind of attitude is lacking up here in NWIAs a small business owner, Atkinson Firearms in Greenwood, I work hard to have what our customers want but unlike the big box stores I am limited on space and my pockets are not as deep to buy in bulk. Now with this being said I do work with our customers on getting what they want through ordering it at a price that both parties are agreeable too!! Online sales is not a bad thing but please give your Local Gun Shop the oppertunity to earn your business. Without your LGS you dont get the atmoshere, conversation or the chance to look, hold and drool over the firearm you want to purchase. Customer service is a huge priority with us here at Atkinson Firearms and we will work hard to make sure you as the customer get what you want at a price that makes you want to come back!! As always be safe and I look forward to seeing you here at Atkinson Firearms.
As a small business owner, Atkinson Firearms in Greenwood, I work hard to have what our customers want but unlike the big box stores I am limited on space and my pockets are not as deep to buy in bulk. Now with this being said I do work with our customers on getting what they want through ordering it at a price that both parties are agreeable too!! Online sales is not a bad thing but please give your Local Gun Shop the oppertunity to earn your business. Without your LGS you dont get the atmoshere, conversation or the chance to look, hold and drool over the firearm you want to purchase. Customer service is a huge priority with us here at Atkinson Firearms and we will work hard to make sure you as the customer get what you want at a price that makes you want to come back!! As always be safe and I look forward to seeing you here at Atkinson Firearms.
As a small business owner, Atkinson Firearms in Greenwood, I work hard to have what our customers want but unlike the big box stores I am limited on space and my pockets are not as deep to buy in bulk. Now with this being said I do work with our customers on getting what they want through ordering it at a price that both parties are agreeable too!! Online sales is not a bad thing but please give your Local Gun Shop the oppertunity to earn your business. Without your LGS you dont get the atmoshere, conversation or the chance to look, hold and drool over the firearm you want to purchase. Customer service is a huge priority with us here at Atkinson Firearms and we will work hard to make sure you as the customer get what you want at a price that makes you want to come back!! As always be safe and I look forward to seeing you here at Atkinson Firearms.
When you decide to expand, Greene and Monroe counties are both markets that are after a combination of fair prices and good services. Just sayin'...
I try to support lgs and gunsmiths..... but when I walk into a store/shop and the owner is talking to a guy on a stool.... and wont greet me or say "be with you in a second" nothing.....? I don't expect to be treated like royalty when I walk through the door but if you cant acknowledge that I am there, I wont be doing business with you.
I walked into a gunsmiths shop.... first time in the shop to drop something off we had talked through email... had my daughters with me... we stood in the doorway of the shop (was nowhere else to go) for 15m before he asked what we needed......................................... he was working on a gun. I try and support local but just not getting what you guys are getting out of the local shops. And then I have been in others not quite as local.... that are giving out bad advice and making it seem their choice is the only option. I finally found a shop in NWI Crown Point, that seem like good guys and they have ar parts kits lowers etc etc.... they will be getting my business.
Can you say who this is? I like to check out all the local LGS's just to know who has what.
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