I received a gift of a magazine for a S&W Compact, but I shoot a S&W Shield. I went to Jack Smith Gun Sales to see if he would trade mags. FYI: online, Compact mag is $29.40, Shield mag is $26.99. I told the owner I would be happy to add $5.00 to the trade. I'm thinking that would be an approximate profit of $7.50. The owner told me that "oh no, the Shield mag is much more." The deal he would agree to in the trade was an additional $13.50.
As a businessman I understand making a profit. I also understand the need to establish a customer relationship to build a business. Unfortunately, this store owner understands the first, but not the second. read more