How to Get the Best Prices on New Guns
New guns are available for purchase from several sources, including direct from the manufacturer, gun stores, sporting goods stores and big-box stores. With the number of opportunities for purchase and a market that periodically fluctuates, it is wise to conduct some research before making a purchase of a new gun. Understanding the features and accessories of different guns will help to determine the best price for a gun as well as the best value for the money.
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Obtain any promotional material, brochures and price lists available for new guns that you may want to purchase. This is a good starting point and provides a reference regarding manufacturers' suggested retail prices.
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Familiarize yourself with the various models of a manufacturers gun line. There typically also will be accessories available for different models. Knowing the similarities and differences can help in deciding which model you want and may save money.
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Refer to media publications such as the Blue Book of Gun Values or Gun Digest online. These references will provide market values of guns, including new ones. This will help begin to formulate fair-market prices as opposed to the manufacturers' suggested retail prices.
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Contact local gun stores, sporting goods stores and big-box stores such as Wal-Mart to check their prices. Stores, especially chains, may purchase in quantities at prices that typically are lower than what a small gun store can get. This discount is usually passed on to the buyer.
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Refer to local newspaper classified ads as well as national publications such as Shotgun News, which is available at many newsstands. The prices listed may be similar to those of a chain store or even better based on the ability of vendors to obtain higher quantities of guns.
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Tips & Warnings
Conduct enough research to educate yourself on what is available and what may work best for your before beginning the search process.
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