Thread: Tikka t1X - Beretta NZ sales policy

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Thanks, ill stick around and keep you guys updated on all our gear and developments.
If anyone has any questions, ill do my best to answer or share what info I am at liberty to.

Any idea if they will bring out a all weather Tx1 in stainless steel?

Originally Posted by ChrisW

Thanks, ill stick around and keep you guys updated on all our gear and developments.
If anyone has any questions, ill do my best to answer or share what info I am at liberty to.

I have not read all this thread but an alien would think you were a cross between Mother Teresa and an elephant to weather the genuine kiwi hunters invective.Unbelievable.

I wouldn't get too hung up on the OP, all it will take is seing one other retailer advertise on trademe for the light to start to shine a little.

Tikkas are like opinions, just because you have one doesn't make it any good

So for future reference, if you are tired of dealing with Beretta for warranty claims etc and getting little to no service, which seems to happen a bit here in NZ, just put a post up here slagging them off and one of their staff will be right along to set the record straight ....

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

So for future reference, if you are tired of dealing with Beretta for warranty claims etc and getting little to no service, which seems to happen a bit here in NZ, just put a post up here slagging them off and one of their staff will be right along to set the record straight ....

Lol I love all things hunting, fishing & shooting. I was literally browsing the firearms section of the forum and saw "Tikka t1X - Beretta NZ sales policy" and thought to myself "what the hell is anyone on here doing talking about something like that like they have any clue..there is no "policy" and we haven't even taken it to market yet".

So I had a read and felt it obliged to set the record straight.
Believe me I don't spend my weekends looking online for anyone slagging off Beretta...and no one directed me to this thread. I have been known to spend time browsing various forums of interest though

Typical disingeous reply from Beretta. They won't give this retailer an account on any basis. If you are up front Beretta how about disclosing how many new independent accounts you have "awarded " in the last three years.

Originally Posted by Tentman

Typical disingeous reply from Beretta. They won't give this retailer an account on any basis. If you are up front Beretta how about disclosing how many new independent accounts you have "awarded " in the last three years.

The ‘retard’ is strong with this one.

Perhaps you should engage your brain before your mouth/fingers for a change?

It’s worth a try at least.

No Chris is doesn't relate to any specific retailer.
The question was purely that you pipped my interest then when you said "Obviously its not possible for "each and every firearm retailer in the country" to have a valid account"

I wondered , Why not?
If I am say a legitimate firearms retailer [ Which I am not] why would I not be able to open an account and sell Tikka, Sako, Beretta shotguns and other Beretta merchandise if I thought here was a market in my area?

That's all.

By coming on, and, as above I appreciate that you have, you will possibly get a number of questions, some good, some not so good.

Originally Posted by jakewire

No Chris is doesn't relate to any specific retailer.
The question was purely that you pipped my interest then when you said "Obviously its not possible for "each and every firearm retailer in the country" to have a valid account"

I wondered , Why not?
If I am say a legitimate firearms retailer [ Which I am not] why would I not be able to open an account and sell Tikka, Sako, Beretta shotguns and other Beretta merchandise if I thought here was a market in my area?

Sure no probs
I only meant it as a generalization that there are many sporting goods stores in NZ and some have probably never even heard of Beretta so its not feasible to expect them all to keep and maintain an account.
To answer your question, If you were a legitimate firearms retailer, who pays their bills etc then I can see no reason you would not be allowed to open an account. I don't know all the requirements - but i would have something to say about it if we turned legitimate prospective customers away.

Thanks for your reply Chris. you must be new there. I await your further enquiries of your colleagues with interest. However don't waste your time with Accounts etc - ask the GM.

To Sidney etc - you guys need to think about things more, I have a long involvement in supply chains. In NZ we pay extra for a range of stuff e.g. fuel and building materials so if you want to be reamed like those sectorsfo yo consumers for your firearms purchases then I'd say you are the nieve ones. Our local H&F is fine and I buy stuff there. However it's my choice where I spend my $ .

Originally Posted by Tentman

Thanks for your reply Chris. you must be new there. I await your further enquiries of your colleagues with interest. However don't waste your time with Accounts etc - ask the GM.

To Sidney etc - you guys need to think about things more, I have a long involvement in supply chains. In NZ we pay extra for a range of stuff e.g. fuel and building materials so if you want to be reamed like those sectorsfo yo consumers for your firearms purchases then I'd say you are the nieve ones. Our local H&F is fine and I buy stuff there. However it's my choice where I spend my $ .

What would you have me ask my boss?

Originally Posted by Tentman

Thanks for your reply Chris. you must be new there. I await your further enquiries of your colleagues with interest. However don't waste your time with Accounts etc - ask the GM.

To Sidney etc - you guys need to think about things more, I have a long involvement in supply chains. In NZ we pay extra for a range of stuff e.g. fuel and building materials so if you want to be reamed like those sectorsfo yo consumers for your firearms purchases then I'd say you are the nieve ones. Our local H&F is fine and I buy stuff there. However it's my choice where I spend my $ .

Well Mr supply chain expert, how come you don't understand about agency, business strategy, exclusivity, bulk supply agreements and distributor choice? Of course that is discounting the possibility that your dealer mate may not actually have an account and may be casting blame so that he doesn't embarrass himself?

Do all the old model Tikka rifles suddenly stop working when a new model is released?

Is that why there's such a panic about availability of the T1X? Is my T3 going to seize?

@systolic

T1 is a new line of rimfire 22lr and 17hmr. Not a centrefire if that's what your thinking.

Yes your T3 is going to seize in mid March, I'll give you $50 for it.

Don't the old ones go up in price when they seize up ?