Does Fred Meyer's Accept offers on Firearms?

[cpy911]

I have been looking at a little pistol at my local FM. The price is a little higher than I can get it online WITH shipping and transfer fees by about $20-$25.
I would like to give them my business if they would go for an offer about $25 less than asking price.

Thoughts? Anyone tried this?

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[jbett98]

Dead Fred would roll over in his grave if they did that.

 

[bolus]

I doubt it being a big store.

What are you looking at? If it's at Freds then its going to be a pretty common model. I've routinely found the same guns cheaper at Sportsman's warehouse or some of the LGS.

 

[cpy911]

Looking at a little Bersa Thunder.

 

[bolus]

how much are they asking? Is it the .380?

I called Sportman's warehouse and though it isnt in stock right now they want $329 for the Bersa thunder .380.

Call Casey at Frontline arms (if that is not too much of a drive for you). They are closed Monday but open tomorrow. I bet he can beat that price and his orders are typically delivered overnight from his distributor.
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[cpy911]

FM wanted $320 + $10 OSP check for a Bersa Thunder.
However I am looking at the Combat version as well. Not as common, basically the same gun but with a slimmer profile, kind of between the regular thunder and the CC version.

 

[bolus]

I did a search on the Davidson distributor site http://www.galleryofguns.com/

there are 2 places in Newberg that have the thunder for under $300 (not sure it is is your model though). But it looks like you can get it less with one of your local gun stores.

 

[44Vaquero]

cpy911 Have you ever talked to to Troy in Lafayette? Home based FFL. Great prices from what I have seen.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=Uz3l6lCGIjBD4-wyDQ4_5w&bvm=bv.74649129,d.cGE


1650 Lena Dr, Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 714-4063

 

[etrain16]

I worked for Fred's many years ago - people would try to make offers on stuff we sold back then (not guns). Corp policy was you pay the posted price (regular or sale) - the only exception to that rule was display models, and we usually set the price ourselves - haggling wasn't allowed. I would be very surprised if they accepted an offer, I don't think corp. would allow it. But you could always try and let us know what they said. Worst they can do is say 'no'.

 

[Stomper]

The term "price matching" has a pretty heavy sway with today's retailers. Also, many places offer veterans discounts but oftentimes you have to ask as they don't advertise it.

 

[PDXSparky]

cpy911 Have you ever talked to to Troy in Lafayette? Home based FFL. Great prices from what I have seen.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCoQFjAB&url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/TJ-Gun-Sales/163267983865083&ei=dCsOVIyQFOfJigK1zoGwBg&usg=AFQjCNHvZk5L21Iebrp9DxQoR4u4OowswA&sig2=Uz3l6lCGIjBD4-wyDQ4_5w&bvm=bv.74649129,d.cGE


1650 Lena Dr, Lafayette, OR 97127
(503) 714-4063

Troy is one of the dealers that sells Davidson's guns and his prices are almost always the cheapest. I've personally used the www.galleryofguns.com web site and ordered online with Troy being the selling dealer. He's a nice guy and I would happily do business with him again.

Buying thru Davidson's gallery of guns is super easy and all the guns they sell come with a lifetime warrantee.

 

[cpy911]

Is the price that you see on Davidson's out the door price, including shipping FFL transfer fees etc?
They show all the extra fees, so I assume that is it.

In other words, no surprises when I go to pick up?

Thanks.

Troy is one of the dealers that sells Davidson's guns and his prices are almost always the cheapest. I've personally used the www.galleryofguns.com web site and ordered online with Troy being the selling dealer. He's a nice guy and I would happily do business with him again.

Buying thru Davidson's gallery of guns is super easy and all the guns they sell come with a lifetime warrantee.

 

[PDXSparky]

Is the price that you see on Davidson's out the door price, including shipping FFL transfer fees etc?
They show all the extra fees, so I assume that is it.

In other words, no surprises when I go to pick up?

Thanks.

Yep, that's all you pay. Some dealers will even take credit cards with no 3% surcharge, so check their info.

 

[bolus]

is background check included? probably plan another $10 at pickup

 

[WAYNO]

Back to the Fred Meyer question... Whenever I buy a high dollar item from any store, Fred Meyer included, I always ask the manager for a discount. More times than not, they give me a little cut. And as has been said before, they are very into price matching if you've found the same item elsewhere for less.

WAYNO.

 

[PDXSparky]

is background check included? probably plan another $10 at pickup

Yes, background check is suppose to be included.

 

[Qjay]

How did this work out? I was going to suggest the price matching, as well. Especially if you can show it from a local store; most stores won't match online prices.

 

[cpy911]

Found a better deal online!

 

[Doc In UPlace]

 

[Stomper]

LMAO... If I was a cat, that'd be me for sure.