Bear Arms - Windsor, CO

[bryjcom]

Gary, it seems that some of the employees are not fully aware of your policy. You say you will transfer in anything we want but this thread is the second report that I have heard, saying that your guys are refusing to do transfers on new guns.

Just thought I'd point that out.

[SouthPaw]

Gary, it seems that some of the employees are not fully aware of your policy. You say you will transfer in anything we want but this thread is the second report that I have heard, saying that your guys are refusing to do transfers on new guns.

Just thought I'd point that out.

I think that is the case. Gary has always treated me and my family right whether it be for guns, ammo or accessories. Do you really think he will be the cheapest on EVERYTHING? All he is asking is give him a chance to see if he can match it and if he can't he will try to make it right to EARN your business.

[beast556]

Some people you can never make happy always something to bitch about no matter what. The few times I have been to bear arms they have always been nice andhave a good selection of products to choose from.

[Eggysrun]

I understand what the issue is but the way he's looking at it is a little odd.

Apparently his business model is:

1. Sell in store stock and make money on his mark-up.
2. special order and make money on his mark up
3. do a transfer and make the transfer fee, but only on items he can't order or stock.
4. Turn away someone who wants to give you $25 for filling out some paperwork on the principle that you should've made your mark up. Thus instead of making mark up, choosing to make zero because it's insulting to make $25.

In the end it's his choice how to run his business, but running people away who want to give him $25 because he could've made more doesn't seem wise, at least to me. He's probably losing a lot more than $25 for a transfer per customer in the long run because of the bad experience the refusal leaves in the customer's mind. His response explained his position clearly, and I respect it and the respectful manner in which it was posted. I don't think it's the best position business wise, but it's not my business to run and I wish him the best of luck.

I paid $531 out the door for a brand new Gen 3 glock 19, prove me wrong someone can find the same thing for less when including shipping and transfer fees. Bear Arms is not one of those gun stores that rip you off with high mark ups, same with their ammo prices too.

[funkymonkey1111]

I paid $531 out the door for a brand new Gen 3 glock 19, prove me wrong someone can find the same thing for less when including shipping and transfer fees. Bear Arms is not one of those gun stores that rip you off with high mark ups, same with their ammo prices too.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...o+Fixed+Sights

plus $25 transfer has got you beat. That took me about 10 seconds to find and frankly didn't look at other retailers.

if you're in south denver, J&J has transfers at $20

[Eggysrun]

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...o+Fixed+Sights

plus $25 transfer has got you beat. That took me about 10 seconds to find and frankly didn't look at other retailers.

if you're in south denver, J&J has transfers at $20

Buds price listed is the cash discount price. So if you add 3% that's $515

[funkymonkey1111]

Buds price listed is the cash discount price. So if you add 3% that's $515

So pay cash. Problem solved.

[SouthPaw]

So pay cash. Problem solved.

Don't forget to add the transfer fee. Another $20-$30 and have to wait a few while it ships from buds. I would rather pay the difference and have it the same day and support a local business.

[funkymonkey1111]

Don't forget to add the transfer fee. Another $20-$30 and have to wait a few while it ships from buds. I would rather pay the difference and have it the same day and support a local business.

right. did you actually read the post where i quoted the price plus the transfer fee?

[Great-Kazoo]

right. did you actually read the post where i quoted the price plus the transfer fee?

It still runs $500 range from buds. The $531 includes tax. For a few dollars more i prefer to give my money to a local business.
That is something we hear about in threads here, how we need to support our LGS. So save a few dollars and order from Buds or buy local. That is a personal choice.

You forgot to mention the Glock listed only comes with 10 round mags. Add a few 15 round mags and you're in the high $5-600 range now. Yep sure saved a few dollars.

Bear Arms has taken care of me since they opened, done me right on NFA items as well as transfers. You either like them or you don't. YMMV.

This could be worse, it could be jensens.