New Gun store in Urbana?

dwb1987 · Jul 19, 2021

kaliroger said:
I am guessing their business model is to be high end source. By the way, just so you know they don't just card you when you enter they make a copy of your drivers license whether you buy or don't buy. However, they swear your PI will be safe with them.
Here is a YouTube video, in case you are curious of what the place is like and don't want them to have your PI:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69zNbHB5L1A

LOL wow. Hard no for me, both from that video and the photocopying of ID.

Not the business model I would have gone with, it will be interesting to see how long it lasts.

Kmic14 · Jul 19, 2021

DanGuy48 said:
Given their location and business model, maybe they’re catering to the more liberal buyers?

I doubt they discriminate, there's plenty of folks in all walks of life with more dollars than sense.

JohnnyE · Jul 19, 2021

dwb1987 said:
LOL wow. Hard no for me, both from that video and the photocopying of ID.

Not the business model I would have gone with, it will be interesting to see how long it lasts.

Thank you for saying that they copy ID's. Maybe it was mentioned upthread, but to take a look at an ID like when a youngster enters a bar is one thing, but copying it? No thanks!

I saw enough guns I couldn't afford when I walked into Covey & Nye in Manchester, VT. Arms in the high five digit range and into the six digits (picture a hand engraved, matched pair of SxS shotguns for $234,000). When I walked through their door the staff smiled at me and bid me enter. They did NOT ask me to produce ID.

Mightydog · Jul 19, 2021

JohnnyE said:
Thank you for saying that they copy ID's. Maybe it was mentioned upthread, but to take a look at an ID like when a youngster enters a bar is one thing, but copying it? No thanks!

I saw enough guns I couldn't afford when I walked into Covey & Nye in Manchester, VT. Arms in the high five digit range and into the six digits (picture a hand engraved, matched pair of SxS shotguns for $234,000). When I walked through their door the staff smiled at me and bid me enter. They did NOT ask me to produce ID.

Same with Hendershots when they were on route 40 in Hagerstown. Plenty of expensive long guns and not a peep about ID.

Sirex · Jul 19, 2021

But, I do hope they do well, in that area it might be tough. Probably a higher end clientele, but also more resistance to them being there.

Biggfoot44 · Jul 19, 2021

From the video , their target demographic is non- gun owners , with more money than sense , that want to live out an action movie/ music video fantasy .

teratos · Jul 19, 2021

Biggfoot44 said:
From the video , their target demographic is non- gun owners , with more money than sense , that want to live out an action movie/ music video fantasy .

Good observation. They clearly aren’t familiar with “our” culture.

rseymorejr · Jul 19, 2021

Biggfoot44 said:
From the video , their target demographic is non- gun owners , with more money than sense , that want to live out an action movie/ music video fantasy .

What could go wrong there?
:sad20:

Parry · Jul 19, 2021

TheBert said:
"checking an ID" What the F, do they think they are Costco or Sams Club?

"move to a club model?" What the F is this REI. I love the stuff at REI I just don't want them to keep trying to get me to spend $20 for a membership.

"entering the club would only entail a nominal fee (like $1)." What the F is this a strip club?

What are they, trying to start a registry? For my dolla, I want to see some booty :party29:

Raiderjack23 · Jul 19, 2021

Sirex said:
But, I do hope they do well, in that area it might be tough. Probably a higher end clientele, but also more resistance to them being there.

I do hope they do well too. Obvious there was a lot of money put into the shop. Do not wish misfortune on anyone.

I am sure there are people who will see value in the exclusive/premium vibe they are projecting. Question is if there are enough of them.

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MilsurpDan · Jul 19, 2021

I wish them well, but probably won’t go. Was thinking about checking it out until I saw the ID requirement and that stupid “Supreme” ceracoated Glock and hatchet in the video.

Sage954 · Jul 19, 2021

I don’t get the Louis Vuitton, Supreme, Nike Glock’s. Why pay extra for that. Probably a copy right infringement as well. Those companies are definitely not pro 2A.

dwb1987 · Jul 19, 2021

IMO they are making a major blunder not ponying up here for a IP membership. If they did they could at least attempt to save face and defend their position.

I don't wish any shop/ffl any ill will, but I don't see how their business model will be sustainable longterm.

Rockzilla · Jul 20, 2021

nice trigger control, as some one mentioned and they card people.
I will not bother, even if I have the money. Blinged out guns..meh...
wonder if they sell shotgun shells and if the shot is gold or platinum.
hope that their business model works, pays them bills. thats a lot of
dollars in inventory. GTA comes to Urbana

Well...Back to the 75-80 thread it's more interesting...

and if they use this as currency maybe take bitcoin.

Sgt6402 · Jul 20, 2021

One of the owners is douche snob that drives around Urbana in a Ferrari and Lambo with all his yuppie, jersey shore douche's so hence the nike and gucci glocks

teratos · Jul 20, 2021

Sgt6402 said:
One of the owners is douche snob that drives around Urbana in a Ferrari and Lambo with all his yuppie, jersey shore douche's so hence the nike and gucci glocks

Explains the complete lack of knowledge of the target audience.

Speed3 · Jul 20, 2021

Sgt6402 said:
One of the owners is douche snob that drives around Urbana in a Ferrari and Lambo with all his yuppie, jersey shore douche's so hence the nike and gucci glocks

Can't tell if serious or not

Sgt6402 · Jul 20, 2021

Speed3 said:
Can't tell if serious or not

Very Serious!!

rseymorejr · Jul 20, 2021

Sgt6402 said:
One of the owners is douche snob that drives around Urbana in a Ferrari and Lambo with all his yuppie, jersey shore douche's so hence the nike and gucci glocks

Douche is actually the first word I thought of while watching that video.

Mightydog · Jul 20, 2021

teratos said:
Explains the complete lack of knowledge of the target audience.

And their prior post “scolding” us.

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