[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Tips..dealing with distributors

Posted: 2/13/2016 11:37:51 PM EDT

Any tips on using distributors you can share? Do prices vary that much on same models between distributors? Any benefit to dealing straight with salesperson vs just using their website? Do all the LEO trade ins go thru the distributors as well, or can you get in on the ground floor on them some how?
Any suggestions welcomed..

Posted: 2/14/2016 3:54:07 AM EDT

[#1]

Shit, I tried to buy 10 different guns from Lipsey's and RSR couldn't fulfill the order. I haven't been able to get some guns for over 5 months. I couldn't care less about prices right now.

Posted: 2/14/2016 10:51:26 AM EDT

[#2]

^^^^ thx, was wondering if availability weighed more than cost, appears it does..
I assume manf do batch runs of their models..how long do the droughts last between batches, or is it pretty much an ongoing thing these days?

Posted: 2/15/2016 6:31:05 PM EDT

[#3]

It's all about the relationship you have with your salesperson and the volume of business you do with them. Most are 100% commission so the more you spend the more they will take care of you on allocated items. Be prepared to buy items (gun and non-gun items) that are NOT good sellers. $50K-$100K / month might get you some stroke!

Posted: 2/17/2016 11:26:34 AM EDT

[#4]

I've got no stroke...focus on transfers, and plans to stock 3-5K$ in Glock carry pistols. Plans subject to change as I realize how little stroke I have trying to purchase popular models in high demand.

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