Thread: Great experience from Guncity

Originally Posted by Spook

I went to the Sika Show and stuck out like dog's balls, I was one of about ten who wasn't camo'd up...some even had gaiters on...none I seen had face paint on...I suppose that is something to be grateful for.

The best I've seen is at the Motocross des Nations in Winchester there were heaps of people wearing MX boots and pants, just to spectate! They have to be the most uncomfortable footwear there is. Did they think James Stewart was going to ask them to take over cause they obviously have the gear? It was a 2K hike or so from the carpark to the track.

Mind you, I probably looked like a wanker to them in my Line 7 jacket, stubbies and gumboots (wellies).

Wow that's way off topic.

Originally Posted by Spook

I went to the Sika Show and stuck out like dog's balls, I was one of about ten who wasn't camo'd up...some even had gaiters on...none I seen had face paint on...I suppose that is something to be grateful for.

So Toby didn't go then?

Originally Posted by Steveh054

So Toby didn't go then?

Who needs face camo with freckles

I did the same thing the other day, reloaders then serious shooters than had to try and settle for GC. Got a little put off with the Lamborghini sitting out the front.
As soon as I went in was greated by a young girl there, ask who about some gear but she didn't really know what I was asking so went and found out for me. Well I was waiting and wondering around the shop had another guy who was obviously on his way past to do something stop and ask if I needed a hand with anything, tried to help me out but they had no stock so couldn't. Girl then came back with answers to my questions.

Long story short, had good service but didn't buy anything as no one had stock. Guess it depends what way the wind is blowing?

One of CHCH's guncity legends (early 90's) whos intials are T.S. was worth a visit just to hear the volcanic mounds of shit that flowed from his mouth. Whether he was taking the piss or not, he was a specimen in the gunsales world, that was unequalled. But if you got past the 1000mph chatter you actually got some customer service.

What is the average age group of the people serving in the Guncity shops now?

Originally Posted by R93

What is the average age group of the people serving in the Guncity shops now?

Most employees I have dealt with at least 30, the gun the other day could've been in his 50s.


All he had to do was this,

"hey mate, how can I help",
"oh, just wondering if you have any 53gr Vmax's for my 223",
"na sorry, we are all out, Hornady has been a bit slack with getting product out, I can sell you some 50 or 55gr vmax's though"
"no thanks buddy, really after the 53s. Do you know when they will be in stock?"
"I reckon about mid december but could be later".
"thanks mate, have a good day".

Funnily enough that is more or less exactly what I got from Serious shooters, where the guy working was also talking with a mate. But was helpful enough to even go look for me, then after he had helped continued his conversation.

My only opinion would be to suggest you buy a box of tissues, Tell them they're useless to their face instead of wining about them on here and if its that bad just don't shop there.

Originally Posted by Frosty

My only opinion would be to suggest you buy a box of tissues, Tell them they're useless to their face instead of wining about them on here and if its that bad just don't shop there.

I don't mind when people offer advice on here about which shops are more or less likely to give good service - its useful information for potential customers.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

I don't mind when people offer advice on here about which shops are more or less likely to give good service - its useful information for potential customers.

Yup, its called feedback. Saying there shops shit is no different to saying a norinco is shit. If a shops shit you'd have no worries telling your mate at work they were crap and same goes for here

Originally Posted by Toby

Yup, its called feedback. Saying there shops shit is no different to saying a norinco is shit. If a shops shit you'd have no worries telling your mate at work they were crap and same goes for here

True but not enough guys on here would have the spine to go directly to the shop to voice there concerns

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Originally Posted by Neckshot

True but not enough guys on here would have the spine to go directly to the shop to voice there concerns

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Yeah thats true

Who would they tell it to?
If they won't serve you when you want to give them money will be less likely to serve you for a wind up!

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Who would they tell it to?
If they won't serve you when you want to give them money will be less likely to serve you for a wind up!

Its an individual thing ,me personaly I'd just be direct And loud until I got there attention then take it from there.Don't see the point winging on here

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Originally Posted by Neckshot

Its an individual thing ,me personaly I'd just be direct And loud until I got there attention then take it from there.Don't see the point winging on here

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So would I probably.
But i don't see it as wingeing on here. I see it as valuable information as to where i will or will not spend my hard earned pennys.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

So would I probably.
But i don't see it as wingeing on here. I see it as valuable information as to where i will or will not spend my hard earned pennys.

Yep fair call VC my only problem is it makes out all shop owners as bad operators

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