Mixed Experiences
The first time I visited the shop I trade-in and purchased a .380 caliper pistol for a 9 MM. It was a good experience, the deal was fair and they have a nice selection of used and new firearms. The purchasing and trade in process went well and the clerk handling my transaction mentioned that I could bring in my .380 ammo to sell to the shop.
A week or two later I decided to take my .380 ammo to sell to the shop and pick up some 9MM. As I entered I stood in line waiting my turn, There were about 5 other customers and one clerk in the shop. As I was waiting, one of the customers that entered around the same time I did was looking for some .380, but was only able to purchase 2 boxes due to the shortages on ammo. I mentioned to the customer that I was there to sell a few of boxes of .380 to the shop and asked if he wanted them. He said sure so I showed him what I had. At that point another customer saw that I had some critical defense and asked me how much, I said I'd take $20.
The employee at the counter said you can't do that here, take it out to the parking lot! "I don't come into your shop and sell using your influence. " and "my boss would have my head if I allowed this" This caught me off guard, and was hurtful as I didn't mean any harm or intend to undermine them,. I would have been more than happy to make a deal that would make both us and the shop happy, but at that point any discussion was off the table. Instead, I was met with hostility and told to leave after the employee stated that they wouldn't buy the ammo anymore after that. and to "come back later and maybe I won't remember your face"
So as instructed I apologized and left. As I was pulling out a customer came out and stated "That's why I don't shop here" indicating that this kind of hostility may be a common occurrence. read more