Daves Guns in Aurora -100

[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.