Asking more than MSRP ?

[rhinoabe]

I use Gun Genie to give me the general idea of the retail price of a new gun. While looking today i noticed that some dealers are asking more than MSRP. This i do not understand. Why ask for more when there is plenty in stock?

 

[MACHINEGUN]

Why ask for more when there is plenty in stock?

Greed?

 

[ReSSurrected]

Greed?

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[Bill of Rights]

I use Gun Genie to give me the general idea of the retail price of a new gun. While looking today i noticed that some dealers are asking more than MSRP. This i do not understand. Why ask for more when there is plenty in stock?

Free enterprise system. A business owner has the right to make stupid decisions. OTOH, it might be that that gives them bargaining room without losing any real profit. Which, yes, is "greed".

 

[MrFive]

Depends. Im sure they can ask more for hard to find firearms, but then you have certain dealers on the West side who shall remain nameless that rely on the name recognition to get suckers in the door.

 

[printcraft]

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[leftsock]

Everything sells at the right price. The "right price" must be more than MSRP.

 

[Joe Williams]

Because there are suckers who will pay it.

 

[Que]

I don't understand how this is considered greed when it's a suggested retail price from the manufacturer? What if the retail operator doesn't want to accept the manufacturer's suggestion? Did anyone provide a suggested price to the manufacturer to sell to the dealer? It just doesn't seem right to me.

If the MSRP on a Gen 3 G23 is $475 and store A sells it for $499, is that bad? What about if store B sells it for $510? As a consumer, it's my choice which store I purchase from. It's also my responsibility to bargain with them and if they refuse to reason, then I can walk.

I am not a business owner and I don't understand everything about business, but how this is greed is beyond me, but I'm willing to learn.

 

[malern28us]

I don't understand how this is considered greed when it's a suggested retail price from the manufacturer? What if the retail operator doesn't want to accept the manufacturer's suggestion? Did anyone provide a suggested price to the manufacturer to sell to the dealer? It just doesn't seem right to me.

If the MSRP on a Gen 3 G23 is $475 and store A sells it for $499, is that bad? What about if store B sells it for $510? As a consumer, it's my choice which store I purchase from. It's also my responsibility to bargain with them and if they refuse to reason, then I can walk.

I am not a business owner and I don't understand everything about business, but how this is greed is beyond me, but I'm willing to learn.

Sorry to say this but I see both sides. There is no real right answer. You either want to have prices dictated to you (socialism or communism) or free market system (capitalism.) No one says you have to pay the price asked. Best way to get it for your price is not to buy it and let it sit there. The seller will get the hint when it doesnt sell.

 

[Que]

Sorry to say this but I see both sides. There is no real right answer. You either want to have prices dictated to you (socialism or communism) or free market system (capitalism.) No one says you have to pay the price asked. Best way to get it for your price is not to buy it and let it sit there. The seller will get the hint when it doesnt sell.

I see both sides, too. I don't go to many stores, but I only know of one that I would label as a greedy retailer. As for the rest, I would say they have a price point that is acceptable and if they must bargain, they leave room to do so. If the buyer doesn't inquire as to the best deal they can offer, that's gravy for the store.

 

[Que]

I use Gun Genie to give me the general idea of the retail price of a new gun. While looking today i noticed that some dealers are asking more than MSRP. This i do not understand. Why ask for more when there is plenty in stock?

Can you provide an example of the MSRP and the price you have seen in retail stores?

 

[.40caltrucker]

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I've walked out of there on a gun sale, just couldn't make myself spend $140 more than Plainfield wanted for the exact same gun. They refused to negotiate.

 

[malern28us]

I see both sides, too. I don't go to many stores, but I only know of one that I would label as a greedy retailer. As for the rest, I would say they have a price point that is acceptable and if they must bargain, they leave room to do so. If the buyer doesn't inquire as to the best deal they can offer, that's gravy for the store.

In case it didnt come across the way I intended. I agree with your first post.

 

[irishfan]

I use Gun Genie to give me the general idea of the retail price of a new gun. While looking today i noticed that some dealers are asking more than MSRP. This i do not understand. Why ask for more when there is plenty in stock?

There are a few dealers around who like to make maximum profit which is acceptable unless people take their dollars elsewhere. It is absolutely fine to price something like a firearm as high as you choose but free enterprise will usually regulate the prices to a reasonable amount.

 

[WebSnyper]

Its simple supply and demand. The old saying goes, "How much will you take for that?" Answer: As much as you will give me. "How much will you give me?" Answer: As little as you will take.

Its up to the consumer to be educated. The places with lower prices will gain from a smaller margin on volume. The places with higher prices will make more margin on each sale, but do less volume. Its capitalism. I try to be educated on most purchases, but there are plenty of people who won't research and will walk in and buy.

Its like asking why the same candy bar cost $1.50 in a gas station store, but is $0.50 some where else.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

Don from Don's Guns likes this thread.

You clearly don't know Don. He doesn't want to make any money. He just loves to sell guns. Ah ha ha ha ha..............

 

[redneckmedic]

Greed?

Because there are suckers who will pay it.

I teach CPR, I can generally charge about $55 a head depending on the level of certification. Once a year there is a convention in town for OBGYNs.... they recertify as a convienence to themselves during this convention and pay $275 a person. Why? They aren't learning a higher level of standardized CPR. In fact you only have to recertify in CPR every two years. So they are paying $550 for a $50 card!!! They pay it because some charges it. Man I wish I could get inside that gig.... Puns intended

 

[42769vette]

because alot of folks walk into a gun shop and say "i want a gun" and have no clue of prices

 

[public servant]

Oh hell... I thought this was a thread about the overpriced used Glocks and XD's in the classifieds...

Carry on.