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Almost all of this is absolutely true. The thing is when you are at one table looking at a very specific item and the vendor 2 tables away has the same thing for $170 less. Because you like the first vendor (attitude, helpfulness, whatever) you decide that you want to go back and make an offer of what vendor #2 has listed (which is $170 less) - and even explain that the other guy has it laying there for that price. Then you are told that he would lose money if he sold it at that price. And in so many words, GO POUND SAND IF YOU THINK I'LL SELL IT FOR THAT PRICE !!!
Now, how can vendor #2 sell it for $170 less than someone else? A couple dollars here and there, but not significant dollar amounts.
*This is a true story. I found a couple Colts (exactly like: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Colt-M-Ops-LR-Semiautomatic-Tactical-Rimfire-Rifle/710003.uts ). They were right at $520 ($519.95 to be exact). Walked across a guy who had a brand new in box for $350. Walked back to first nice-guy and asked if he would consider dropping his price. I was laughed at.
30 mins later I walked past with new Colt, raised the box to show him, smiled and kept walking...
This may not always be the case, and your mileage may vary.....
Rugers, Remingtons, etc. used to split firewood, or hammer nails into wood. Asking $300-$500 MORE than what a blind person would pay.
If the vendors want to play the "my item is made of unobtanium and that is why I will not take any reasonable offer". They can continue to put up with the fondling, BS stories, $200 to be there, etc.
All I am trying to point out is that the same guys seem to have the same over priced items and won't even consider a REASONABLE offer - even when confronted with proof of what you are offering.
My soapbox just broke. I'm going fishing.....
Now, how can vendor #2 sell it for $170 less than someone else? A couple dollars here and there, but not significant dollar amounts.
*This is a true story. I found a couple Colts (exactly like: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Colt-M-Ops-LR-Semiautomatic-Tactical-Rimfire-Rifle/710003.uts ). They were right at $520 ($519.95 to be exact). Walked across a guy who had a brand new in box for $350. Walked back to first nice-guy and asked if he would consider dropping his price. I was laughed at.
30 mins later I walked past with new Colt, raised the box to show him, smiled and kept walking...
This may not always be the case, and your mileage may vary.....
Rugers, Remingtons, etc. used to split firewood, or hammer nails into wood. Asking $300-$500 MORE than what a blind person would pay.
If the vendors want to play the "my item is made of unobtanium and that is why I will not take any reasonable offer". They can continue to put up with the fondling, BS stories, $200 to be there, etc.
All I am trying to point out is that the same guys seem to have the same over priced items and won't even consider a REASONABLE offer - even when confronted with proof of what you are offering.
My soapbox just broke. I'm going fishing.....