Sale Results From Our Name Your Own Price Sale

MDElite · Aug 19, 2014

I know it was kind of unconventional, but thought it would be fun. And it was so much fun.

Here are the results.

1 Handgun sold. Our cost was $329 + $20 shipping. Total investment $349. Customer offered $355, offer was accepted. When we initially processed the sale he needed a bore lock. He messaged later saying he had one. We gave him the cash back. We were out the tax from already processing the sale in our system.

$6 profit - $1.80 sales tax from bore lock.

Total profit = $4.20

So all in all it was very successful. We are happy with the results. :rolleyes:

Billman · Aug 19, 2014

That's nearly a 1.25% markup, stop the gouging and you would be flush with business. :rolleyes:

Honestly, I'm surprised it didn't work out better for you. I thought it was a rather creative idea.

AssMan · Aug 19, 2014

Yeah, I'm surprised that only one member took you up on this. If I could have gotten out of work early one day, I would have made the trek up.

tsmith1499 · Aug 19, 2014

Very neat idea. If I had any money I would have come up.

Threeband · Aug 19, 2014

I got a great deal on a really good Super SawZall from you guys.

shootin the breeze · Aug 19, 2014

I would like to have jumped on that but I'm stuck on hold until the end of October.

Name Taken · Aug 19, 2014

A great offer no doubt.

For me it was poor timing due to summer vacation. I'd guess a few folks are either A) Out of town B) Low on funds

Good idea none the less and I think it really throws it back at the folks who complain about someone making a buck. Here was a chance for all the cry babies to show up and make a cause for themselves. They stayed home.

KSFrostie · Aug 20, 2014

I would have been all over this sale. I just don't have my HQL.

pwoolford · Aug 20, 2014

I missed the sale thread but it was a neat idea. Not sure what I would offer but something closer to the % generally accepted in restaraunt tipping seems more correct.

Bertfish · Aug 20, 2014

I saw the sale thread and was afraid that people were going to take advantage of this. Too many folks who just go for the lowest price possible. I'm glad that your company wasn't abused although it would have been interesting to see more data

MDElite · Aug 20, 2014

Bertfish said:
I saw the sale thread and was afraid that people were going to take advantage of this. Too many folks who just go for the lowest price possible. I'm glad that your company wasn't abused although it would have been interesting to see more data

I put the sale out there. I was prepared for the abuse. Just wanted to see what would happen. I would have liked more data as well. Maybe we'll try it again around the holidays.

OrbitalEllipses · Aug 20, 2014

BBestPawn said:
We won't discuss pricing here, I'm not going to list all our handguns here. Please stop in, all deals need to be in person.

It was an issue of distance and inability to assess your stock for me. I didn't want to call and tie you up (and annoy you!) for a half hour while I asked for every single handgun you had in stock. :lol2:

MDElite · Aug 20, 2014

OrbitalEllipses said:
It was an issue of distance and inability to assess your stock for me. I didn't want to call and tie you up (and annoy you!) for a half hour while I asked for every single handgun you had in stock.

I probably should have listed current inventory.

Z_Man · Aug 20, 2014

BBestPawn said:
I probably should have listed current inventory.

please do that. I did not have my hql until yesterday so i was unable to take you up on your first sale. if you do this again for a short period around the holidays... well i'll be making a drive up there.

ohen cepel · Aug 20, 2014

I thought it was a neat/interesting idea. Running a bit longer and having an inventory list would have helped I think.
Tough to get out at times.

AssMan · Aug 20, 2014

I agree with posting inventory. Half the guns I buy are because I see them posted here and decide I can't live without them

Sundazes · Aug 22, 2014

snallygaster said:
I agree with posting inventory. Half the guns I buy are because I see them posted here and decide I can't live without them

This. Finksburg is a haul for a lot of folks for a crap shoot or impulse buy. I would have liked to see the inventory. Or at least some of it.

rob-cubed · Aug 22, 2014

I don't have my HQL, otherwise I might have been tempted. The 54r sale however, I'm sad I missed out on. Was on vacation. If you get any more in, I will make the drive.

Threeband · Aug 22, 2014

Let us know if you have any C&R handguns, too. No HQL needed for them, although the 77r and the 7 day wait still apply, of course.

If you could find some decent old S&W or Colt revolvers made before 1964, you might interest a few people. Also 1911s, BHPs... any handgun made before 1964 is exempt from the HQL. Many are fine, shootable handguns.

I myself would be interested in a pre-'64 Browning Hi Power.

JB62 · Aug 22, 2014

Sorry missed that thread. Really enjoyed my interactions and service on the lowers,50th 10/22 and vz. Great prices as well. Will for sure be back once the play money is restored.

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