Daves Guns in Aurora -100

[7idl]

website is still up and running but they closed back in October.

I drove out there today to check on some stuff and see it's now closed.

A sign on the door states something about 10 local shops closing recently and that it's due to us consumers not buying from them and going to GM, BPS, Dicks and coming soon... Cabelas.

what ever!

[pickenup]

I am sorry to hear that they (and the other 10) stores closed down.

I have never been to GM, or Dick's, don't know what BPS is, but I doubt that I have been there either. Went to Cabelas in Nebraska once, years ago, bought a sword.
(edit) Just came to me, BPS = Bass Pro Shop, duh, and nope, ain't been there.

While I don't have any experience with those stores, I have heard that they are the equivalent of Wal-Mart, who moves into an area, and closes down all the mom and pop stores in the vicinity.

But lets put the blame where it really goes.........Price.
I understand that they have to make a certain amount, to pay the rent, conduct business, etc.

For me, the internet has had more of an impact than all these stores. The last time I went to Daves, I was looking for a HK USP Expert. Their price? $1,700.00. I had been looking online, and knew that I could get one LNIB for around $1,200.00.

I'm not that particular, that I HAVE TO HAVE a new gun. Used, LNIB is fine with me. With a little patience, watching them online, I ended up paying right at $1,000.00 for one. Even with the shipping and FFL fees, I saved over $650.00. It looked like it had not even been shot.

Sorry, while I would "LIKE" to support local dealers, there is a limit to how much I will pay to do it. That amount ($650.00) doesn't come easy enough to GIVE it to someone, just to stay local. That is a lot of ammo $$$.

I will be at the gun show next weekend, cash in hand. I have checked at "most" of the local shops for what I am looking for. So far, I can get a better deal online. Again, with a little patience, I'll probably save hundreds online. We shall see what the show has to offer.

[7idl]

competition basicly sums it up nicely.

I've bought lots of stuff from there over the years I've been local to them...... but...

I did a lot of shopping.

spend a little more here or there for the local shop is ok... but like you said, hundreds+..

they failed at the basic fundamentals of business:
-keep the customers happy
-make lots of small profits, not one big one

[Gman]

Bought a number of guns from Dave's. I usually bought at the end of the year when they had their big sale that brought the profit margin down to a sane level.

I wish I had a local FFL that didn't gouge me to do transfers. I'd buy a number of guns online from the likes of CDNN and Bud's.

[HunterCO]

Daves was so over priced it is not even funny they can kiss my arse. Maybe those idiots would like to explain why Green Mountain guns has been in business longer than they have and have great prices. I might add they are still in business and going strong.

Places like Green Mountain guns ran them out of business not the big chains. I never understood how they even stayed in business with the prices they had in the first place.

[7idl]

I would have thought that with Rob of Robs Guns retiring, they'd be better off.

I think they just used things as an excuse.

[Colorado Osprey]

Daves was so over priced it is not even funny they can kiss my arse.

Thier LE discount was pretty good but had to be purchased on department letterhead... no personal weapons.

[NineHotel]

Bought a number of guns from Dave's. I usually bought at the end of the year when they had their big sale that brought the profit margin down to a sane level.

I wish I had a local FFL that didn't gouge me to do transfers. I'd buy a number of guns online from the likes of CDNN and Bud's.

If you don't mind heading to the Springs once in a while the local smithy there does them for $25 and can do evening hours if he knows you're coming.

www.hickmanrifles.com

[ssf467]

So long suckers! Rude and higher than eagle nuts

[aloharover]

I wish I had a local FFL that didn't gouge me to do transfers. I'd buy a number of guns online from the likes of CDNN and Bud's.

if you don't mind the drive down to the Springs (exit 150) I charge $20 per 4473. Not per firearm.
I live close to Chapel Hills Mall, so you can fill out the paperwork, go shopping, or eat. Come back and pick up your stuff.
I am on file with CDNN and Buds already.
Oh and if you are looking for new stuff, don't hesitate to ask my price

Pete